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Trove of community treasures awarded
Praises have been sung for the ‘heart and soul’ of a community choir who took out the top category in the Greater Dandenong Australia Day…
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Humility in service
PRECEDE: Berwick’s Geoffrey Ballantyne Davidson is a man of few words, but his actions speak louder. With a decade of community service across Melbourne east,…
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A lifelong fascination with pigeons
Dr Colin Walker of Pearcedale has been awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the 2025 Australia Day Honours List. The veterinarian…
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Hero for women in Australia and abroad
This year’s Australian Day Honours List has awarded Gulghotai Bezhan for her services to the Afghan community in Victoria. Founder and president of the Afghan…
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Admired Mama leads by example
Once there was a Mama who was grappling through the challenges of life. Now, she has become a beacon of hope for hundreds of others.…
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South East in Battin’s sights
When asked what his targets are for the next State Election, new opposition leader Brad Battin said Pakenham first, followed by numerous South East seats…
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Traders mired in Hub squalor
Traders in Dandenong Hub arcade say they are doing less business and more watching out for their safety. Regular night-time break-ins by homeless people, breaking…
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UPDATE: Council backflip on Australia Day lock-out
Greater Dandenong Council has backed down from an invite-only Australia Day Awards ceremony, after community uproar in the past week. The ceremony at Springvale City…
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Customer accused of ‘below the belt’ act
A Keysborough aquarium has caught-on-camera a trio of alleged thieves, including one who appeared to stash stolen fish in his underpants. New Life Aquarium posted…
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Dandenong station tops council wishlist
Greater Dandenong Council has unveiled a vast wish-list ahead of the federal election, including an upgraded Dandenong railway station and a select-entry high school. The…
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Australia Day: From division to unity – are we ready to change the narrative?
Australia Day holds varied meanings for the 27-plus million people who call this land home. For some, it is a day of celebration; for others,…
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Council backflip on Australia Day lock-out
Greater Dandenong Council has backed down from an invite-only Australia Day Awards ceremony, after community uproar in the past week. The ceremony at Springvale City…
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