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Touching Newton-John tribute
A Dandenong singer-songwriter has sung Olivia Newton-John’s ‘Hopelessly Devoted to You’ as a tribute to the late Australian icon who passed away last week, aged…
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Time saved at Dandy traffic lights
A traffic lights review has helped drivers save time on Cheltenham Road, Dandenong, the State Government claims. More than 400 intersections have been “optimized” in…
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Animal carer gets recognition
Joy and appreciation are infectious for Kay Taranto. Ms Taranto says there are two greatly rewarding parts of her voluntary role at the Wild Days…
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L-plater arrested after cars crash into house
An unaccompanied learner driver has been arrested after two cars crashed into the corner of a house in Dandenong. The 25-year-old man was driving on…
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Non-verbal students receive a digital helping hand
Communication can be a daily struggle for non-verbal students, which is why not-for-profit State Schools’ Relief is hoping an investment in technology will make all…
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Strong demand for free $250
More than 7000 people in Dandenong and Dandenong South have applied for the State Government’s $250 Power Saving Bonus. Since 1 July, one million Victorians…
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Five teens charged after 200km/h freeway dash
Five teens from the South East have been arrested after police followed a stolen Audi at up to 200 km/h on the Monash Freeway. The…
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Local icon brings up 300
Like every good leader, Michael Cardamone tried to deflect attention after his 300th game on Saturday. The player-coach remains dangerous when the ball hits the…
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Four more arrests in gang violence investigation
Four more people have been arrested as part of a Gang Crime Squad police investigation into a stabbing in Springvale and three aggravated home invasions…
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Life luck and learning: Gracious Grigson gives back
Precede: Rod Grigson’s ambitions to travel took him to New York, the Middle East, and now Melbourne, where he has settled with his wife in…
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VCAT refuses 5-townhouse project
A five double-storey town-house proposal in Springvale has been shot down by the state’s planning tribunal. Spektor Developments Pty Ltd had appealed to the Victorian…
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Hazaras reclaim identity
The Australian Bureau of Statistics released its report on the 2021 Census in early July. For the Australian Hazara community, who are originally from Afghanistan,…