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Reading challenge kicks off
The annual Premier’s Reading Challenge was launched on Wednesday 18 March, challenging young people to increase their literacy by reading more books. Students in years…
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Garden still open for business
While large public gatherings have been cancelled, the Springvale Community Garden is still open for visitors. Unfortunately, the community open day scheduled for 21 March…
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Charities call for crisis help
Local organisations on the frontline of helping the most vulnerable are changing their practises as part of the response to Covid-19. And they’re anticipating extra…
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‘Dangerous’ corner a trucking nightmare
When a truck took out a power pole next to her house last week, the sound was so loud that Paraskevi Petridis thought a bomb…
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Councillors in lockdown
Some Greater Dandenong councillors have gone into lockdown as part of coronavirus precautions. Cr Peter Brown has bunkered down at home with COVID-19-like symptoms, while…
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Courts adapt to pandemic threat
Dandenong Magistrates’ Court remains open, though with some “social distancing” modifications. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, first listings will be delayed for up to…
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South East MP departs
Long-serving South Eastern Metropolitan MP Gavin Jennings has announced his retirement. The Special Minister of State gave his farewell speech to State Parliament on 19…
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Don’t stop praying
Services for all major religions across the City of Greater Dandenong have been placed on pause after the Federal Government banned indoor gatherings of more…
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Female jobseekers empowered for success
Local women seeking employment were treated to a day of inspiration and transformation, thanks to not-for-profit Groomed to Go. Groomed To Go held their ‘Discover…
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Pools, libraries close in Greater Dandenong
Greater Dandenong Council has closed customer service centres, public pools, libraries, sports stadiums and art galleries in an attempt to quell the spread of coronavirus.…
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Time to be kind
Dandenong Market is urging residents to be kind as the Covid-19 pandemic continues The market is remaining open to customers, however acknowledges that social distancing…
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Keep calm and carry on
Levels of concern, stress and anxiety are at an all-time high across the country in the face of empty supermarket shelves and the ongoing Covid-19…
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