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Captain leads way in States
Michael Jok’s journey from the South East has led him close to the top of US junior college basketball ranks. The former RedRoo Sports player…
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New-look hospital turns 50
Evolution has been a fact of life during South Eastern Private Hospital’s 50-year history. The Noble Park-based hospital is set to celebrate the milestone with…
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‘Gold standard’ mind-care
Wellsprings for Women has won ‘gold’ accreditation for mental health first aid skills. The Dandenong service provider achieved a Gold Mental Health First Aid Skilled…
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Firepit rocks Springvale hub
A ceremonial fire pit and bluestone sculpture that recognises First Nation people is the latest landmark in Springvale’s community precinct. The fire pit ‘Waa and…
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Lotto syndicate shares $1.7m
A TattsLotto group syndicate which bought tickets in Mulgrave and Springvale has shared a $1.7 million division-one prize. The syndicate’s 24 members will each share…
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Covid wastewater warning
Covid-19 viral fragments have been recently detected in wastewater samples in the South East. The Department of Health stated that those with mild Covid-19 symptoms…
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Vaccines pain for clinics
More GP clinics should be dispensing Covid vaccines, according to “stretched” medical centres in the Greater Dandenong region. Waverley Police Road clinic manager Clara Lim…
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Women fast-track for Jayco jobs
An innovative training program at Hallam Senior College aims to get more women working at manufacturers such as Dandenong South caravan-maker Jayco. Starting in December…
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‘Cut and dried’ case dropped
Two ex senior police detectives have slammed Victoria Police dropping an alleged corruption investigation into Greater Dandenong Council’s role in I Cook Food’s compulsory shutdown.…
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Anzac Day’s back
Anzac Day services are set to resume with some restrictions at Dandenong and Noble Park after last year’s hiatus. For the first time in the…
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Alleged cannabis crop at factory fire
A suspected hydroponic cannabis crop has been found in a vacant factory fire on 8 April. A triple-0 caller reported a loud bang, flames and…
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Making a date for Ramadan
A manager at Armada Dandenong Plaza has turned to a wealth of retailer advice as she embarks on Ramadan fasting for the first time. Shivana…