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Planting for a non-plastic future
Lyndhurst locals Neesh and Amanda are saving the world, one bamboo plant at a time. Their business The Little Big Bamboo is a sustainable bamboo…
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Visit ban reversed for Dad’s funeral
In a surprise turnaround, a Cambodian man has won a desperate fight to attend his late father’s funeral in Springvale. Chhayly, 18, had made multiple…
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Mental health in Dari
A podcast for mental well-being exclusively in Dari has just been released for Afghans living in the South-East. The partnership between Better Place Australia, Southern…
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Industry up to the back fence
A 10-metre high warehouse backing on to homes in Festival Drive, Keysborough has been approved despite a chorus of 41 objections. The proposed solar-panel storage…
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Fowler Rd firms cry foul
Businesses in Fowler Road, Dandenong South are joining in the growing concerns about potential traffic woes from a nearby proposed level-crossing-removal project. As reported in…
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Star role for AAPS clinic
A new show is about to hit Victoria’s TV screens that will showcase local and regional animal heroes, bringing new eyes to Keysborough. Animal SOS…
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Illegal dumpers ’trashing’ city
Greater Dandenong Council hopes an “eyesore” in Harmony Square will highlight the issue of illegal dumping in Greater Dandenong. The huge installation of garbage is…
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Step up to Clean up
Step up to clean up this Sunday with City of Greater Dandenong deputy mayor taking on the lead. This may just be an annual tradition…
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A new life for donated items
A declutter-your-home initiative saw a huge turnout at Greaves Reserve in Dandenong on Saturday 25 February. City of Greater Dandenong was providing an extra opportunity…
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Wave of support for Neil’s Cruise
A small family business in Dandenong is up against some serious big-corp competition in an annual Neil’s Cruise for the Kids fundraiser. What started in…
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Young doctors rise to the challenge
A Dandenong former refugee, who speaks six languages, is among Monash Health’s largest-ever intake of graduates and interns in 2023. Junior doctor Kumail Jaffry, based…
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Dot’s lap of honour
Dorothy Hudson received a surprise entourage from Harley Davidson on her 100th birthday celebration at the Parkglen Retirement Community in Keysborough. A fan of Harley…