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Officer bridges the gap
By CASEY NEILL “FOOD for the soul” is how Sergeant Joey Herrech describes forging ties between Greater Dandenong’s multicultural community and police. “You’re empowering people…
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Fate not sealed
CAMERON LUCADOU-WELLS Students urged to break out of their postcode box… TWO primary schools are at the forefront of changing Dandenong and Noble Park’s reputations…
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Cooking corner
By CASEY NEILL ASYLUM seekers are cooking up a storm in Dandenong each week. Men, women and children, mostly from Afghan, Iranian and Tamil backgrounds,…
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Water warriors share wise words
DANDENONG High School students shared water-wise words at a recent conference. They were among 450 Water Warriors from 47 schools selected for the Melbourne Water…
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Bridge to new name
THE Bridge is the new name for Dandenong-based disability service provider Options Victoria. It officially unveiled the change at Drum Theatre in Dandenong on 3…
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Eyes light for bright construction workers
CONSTRUCTION workers in orange vests are regarded as heroes when they walk into Springvale Park Special Developmental School. And for good reason. Up to 85…
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Business China bound
GREATER Dandenong business, manufacturing, health and education representatives look set to return to China for an investment fair next September. Councillors were set to approve…
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Plan to play safe
ROAD safety remains a major focus for Greater Dandenong police, but the region’s top cop is urging motorists to play their own part in staying…
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Fund cut call
By CAMERON LUCADOU-WELLS A CHRISTIAN leader has taken aim at Australia’s oldest interfaith network, calling on the council to strip the organisation of funding. David…
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Importer loses out after underpaying driver
A DANDENONG-based grocery importer must pay a $128,700 fine for negligently underpaying a “vulnerable” delivery truck driver. The Federal Circuit Court issued the penalty to…
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Fulfilment lasts forever
By CASEY NEILL AUSTRALIAN manufacturing has a huge future – but it has to change the way it treats customers. This was the message from…
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Road to redress
By CAMERON LUCADOU-WELLS THE hard part for many victims of discrimination is getting redress, says Victoria Legal Aid equality law program manager Melanie Schleiger. Ms…
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