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Bushfires: Back into the furnace
It’s the start of summer and thoughts are of the beach, cool drinks and BBQs. But during the warmer months, there is always the lurking…
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Asanti dances to multicultural beat
By CAMERON LUCADOU-WELLS A contemporary African dance group, born from the passion of a Ghanaian street kid, will be bringing extra drums to Drum Theatre…
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Miniature art in exhibition
Tiny specimens of art have been unveiled in the 9 by 5 exhibition at Walker Street Gallery and Art Centre. The show features more than…
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Smart meters in sights of Greater Dandenong councillor
GREATER Dandenong councillor Peter Brown has foreshadowed a bid for the council to refuse the installation of smart meters on council-owned property. Cr Brown said…
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Space’s future potential tapped
GREATER Dandenong Council is urging residents to have their say on the Springvale Civic Space’s future. The council is set to move its operations into…
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Skaters roll into fame
CHARLIE and Brooke are ready to roll. The Dandenong youngsters will be among 160 skaters battling for victory in the Roll Line Sk8 Off at…
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Men’s Shed takes hold
AUSTRALIA’S first multicultural men’s shed will have its launch in Springvale this Friday. The event at Maxim Saigon Restaurant will also raise funds to have…
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Train jobs boost
DANDENONG-BASED company Bombardier has secured a $200 million State Government contract to build 40 new V/Line carriages. Premier Ted Baillieu and Public Transport Minister Terry…
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Car torched
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a car was torched in Dandenong on Tuesday 27 November. Greater Dandenong CIU Detective Senior Constable Nick Lamb said…
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Emergency queries
FEARS that traffic congestion at the Heatherton Road rail crossing could prevent emergency services from providing life-saving assistance have prompted councillors to ask the State…
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Police hunt drive-by shooter
KELVINSIDE Road in Noble Park kept Greater Dandenong Police busy last week, with a drive-by shooting and a $300,000 drug raid. A 33-year-old Noble Park…
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Business best
A DANDENONG retail leader stepped down from his post and an iconic business was applauded at an eventful Dandenong Retail Traders’ Association (DRTA) Christmas dinner.…