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Freight rail to bust congestion
A $28 million rail track connecting a Dandenong South freight hub to Port of Melbourne is expected to bust truck congestion on local roads. The…
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High hopes in Covid’s confines
With her New York Marathon plans dashed by Covid, a Dandenong High School PE teacher has set her sights on a challenge closer to home.…
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Covid outbreaks in hospital, aged care
New Covid-19 outbreaks are being investigated at an aged care home, a truck manufacturer and Dandenong Hospital. At least two residents and five staff members…
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Angry Sampey sidelined
A Greater Dandenong councillor has challenged being unilaterally stood down from attending Dandenong Market board meetings. Cr Maria Sampey has flagged a notice of motion…
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‘Job done’: DBA chief walks
In the midst of a Covid crisis, Dandenong Basketball Association chief executive Stephen Walter has quit – just 15 months after being hired to rescue…
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Scoring wins off the court
Black Rhinos basketballers have swapped dunking baskets for packing food parcels during the pandemic. Under the umbrella of Afri-Aus Care, the players have delivered food…
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Nurse’s fines waived
A student nurse who incurred $660 of parking fines in a school zone near Dandenong Hospital has had the bill waived by Greater Dandenong Council.…
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Animal shelter open in Covid
Stage-4 ‘iso’ has struck a Dandenong South animal shelter, with a plummeting in adoptions in August. Only in recent days has the Australian Animal Protection…
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Manufacturers feel pandemic pain
It’s been a busy week for manufacturers across Victoria with the announcement of the stage four lockdown restrictions. Although the full impact of the new…
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Arts opportunities abound
Arts in Greater Dandenong is bringing some cheer to lockdown with a number of online arts activities for residents to get involved with. On Friday…
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No wait for council elections
The 2020 council elections will go ahead after being endorsed by the state’s Chief Health Officer. Local Government Minister Shaun Leane said there were no…
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Call for $500 rates waiver
A council election candidate has called for City of Greater Dandenong to boost its waiver for unemployed ratepayers to $500. Rhonda Garad, who has been…
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