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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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Grave new tribute for Journal founder
The gravesite of the founder of the Dandenong Journal has received some much-needed TLC, thanks to a joint effort by his descendants. Harvey Roulston founded…
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Celebrating Aus Day, Covid-safe
With the spectre of Covid still looming, Australia Day celebrations will look a little different this year. In good news for those planning a BBQ…
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