News
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Law in order
By CASEY NEILL DANDENONG workers have adopted a family for Christmas. Launch Housing runs the Adopt-a-Family program and pairs families in need with families in…
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Singers reach high notes of harmony
A PARADE of world-class voices will take to the stage in Harmony Square during the 67th annual Dandenong Carols by Candlelight on Friday night, 18…
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No joy for Grendas as lane renamed for depot
By CASEY NEILL GRENDA Lane’s return to central Dandenong has been halted. Greater Dandenong Council will instead suggest the name Depot Lane for the road…
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Soft target for burglars
GREATER Dandenong is the home burglary capital of the south-east, according to the RACV. RACV’s home services general manager Aaron Flavell said 2014/15 crime statistics…
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Shared beliefs
By CAM LUCADOU-WELLS Different traditions join together in the spirit of Christmas… THERE will be no shortage of joy at Asylum Seekers Resource Centre’s Christmas…
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Wedge warning to councillors
By CAM LUCADOU-WELLS GREATER Dandenong councillors have been warned they would be unfit to hold office if they succumbed to a public campaign against reducing…
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Bad boozers given last orders
By CASEY NEILL GREATER Dandenong pubs and clubs are taking a stand against bad behaviour. They have worked with City of Greater Dandenong and Victoria…
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Hands-on helpers make their mark
NEW signs at the Springvale Station will capture the community’s role in developing the area. The signs recognise the Three Stations and Springvale Project, launched…
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Random sweeps to combat weapons
By CASEY NEILL FIREARM offence figures for Greater Dandenong are already the fourth highest in the state but could rise further. Dandenong police Inspector Stephen…
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Asylum seekers get to the art of the matter
A NEW national art prize is encouraging refugees and asylum seekers to pursue their talents. City of Greater Dandenong has launched Home and Art to…
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School bags top garden awards
By CASEY NEILL ATHOL Road Primary is growing green thumbs. The Springvale school won the Regional Award and the Most Engaging Student Garden for Teaching…
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Cash doors open for Gateway
GATEWAY Industries is almost $11,000 better off, thanks to community support. AL-KO International in Dandenong South donated $920 to the Dandenong not-for-profit organisation to mark…