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Power packs for homeless
By Casey Neill Shampoo, toothpaste, soap, deodorant, tissues – they’re everyday items that are out of reach for many people who are homeless or sleeping…
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Police forum reaches out
Police will speak to Dandenong’s Indian community to increase its understanding of their work. The Victoria Police forum will be among several held across Melbourne…
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Decades of day care
By Casey Neill Company for her kids and “a bit of pocket money” prompted Shelley Oxford to answer an advertisement in the Journal for the…
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And the dance goes on
By Casey Neill Dancers will reunite in Dandenong to reminisce about their days with McPherson Dance Studio. “The principles Jack and Edna McPherson will be…
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Violence worn on their faces
By Casey Neill Women used dramatic make-up and slogan-emblazoned T-shirts to challenge family violence at Chisholm Institute in Dandenong. Their message was that not all…
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White Ribbon ‘wake-up’ call
By Casey Neill Wake up. That’s the message from singer and actress Colleen Hewett, who’ll perform at this year’s White Ribbon Walk in Dandenong. “I’ll…
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Masons’ mark of respect
Freemasons commemorated a deadly Vietnam War battle with a field of 5000 red poppies in Keysborough. The South Eastern Masonic Centre hosted a Battle of…
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New CEO is the caring kind
By Casey Neill Cornerstone isn’t just about providing a meal to people in need. New CEO Stephen Barrington said education, prevention and socialisation were also…
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Cop shop gets a revamp
Portables are replacing Dandenong Police Station’s service counter during renovations. A Victoria Police spokeswoman said works were being undertaken in the custody and watch house…
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Hub to get rocking again
By Casey Neill A rocking tribute could breathe new life into the once-vibrant Dandenong Hub. The ’90s-influenced four-piece rock band Big League called its debut…
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Bandaged bandit’s smash and grab
A bandaged thief on a white mountain bike smashed his way into a Noble Park home. Greater Dandenong CIU Senior Constable Riley Wesley said the…
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Million dollar mystery
A Springvale shopper has no idea they are $1 million richer. They bought five games of system entries from 18 Lucky Lotto in Buckingham Avenue…
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