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Charges for cop-dodging motorcyclist
A motorcyclist has been arrested after allegedly evading police at high speeds across Melbourne’s south-eastern and western suburbs. Officers were initially called to Commercial Drive…
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Teresa’s top gong
One of Springvale’s most prominent advocates for the less fortunate, Teresa Rechichi, has been named a Living Treasure of Greater Dandenong in the city’s 2021…
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Milestone for water safety
Thirty years ago, the Royal Life Saving Society Australia Victoria Branch (RLSSA-V – now Life Saving Victoria) took a step in a new direction, entering a…
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A little pocket of green
Greater Dandenong will soon get a new green space thanks to funding from the State Government. The so-called ‘pocked park’ will be located at 77…
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Hoon motorcyclist nabbed at 180km/h
A hoon on bail who allegedly kicked a police car before leading officers on a high speed chase from Dandenong South has been arrested on…
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Amity’s afflictions
Police were out in force over the Australia Day weekend as thousands of Victorians flocked to regional areas to soak up the summer sun. Operation…
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’Pillars’ honoured
This year’s Australia Day Honours list includes three pillars of the Greater Dandenong community, recognised for their contributions to a diverse range of causes. Former…
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Lifelong list of achievements
The Order of Australia Medal came to former Dandenong mayor Frank Holohan as a “real surprise”. The lifelong community icon was presented with the prestigious…
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Stalwart honoured for community dedication
After a tough year, the well-loved Joe Rechichi, tireless stalwart of the Springvale community, has been awarded an OAM as part of this year’s Australia…
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Path-builder our Citizen of the Year
A tireless champion for African and CALD communities has been named Greater Dandenong’s Citizen of the Year. Selba Luka, founder of Afri-Aus Care, received the…
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Roz Blades a Living Treasure
Having migrated to Noble Park at the age of just 20, Roz Blades AM’s story is a familiar one: a migrant who came to Australia…
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Precious possessions returned
Sentimental jewellery, which was stolen in a heartless burglary just days before Christmas, has finally been returned to a Dandenong North man. Police “proudly” returned…
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