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Aspiring paralympian among ambassadors
Aspiring Paralympian Peter Ogunyemi is one of three local champions encouraging residents across the City of Greater Dandenong to be more active. As part of…
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Candidates ‘missing’ on climate change
Ahead of the 21 May federal election, organisers of a climate action rally have called for more drastic solutions from the ALP and Liberal parties.…
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Liberals to match pledge for local “champions”
The Australian Liberal Party will match Labor’s pledge of $700,000 to upgrade Sikh Volunteers Australia’s new kitchen and community centre in Langwarrin. The announcement was…
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Lynbrook resident celebrates 104 years
The trouble of keeping up appearances is something many of us grow tired of as we age. But not for Lynbrook resident Hendrika Siwes, who…
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Candidates have their say on unemployment
One Nation candidate Boris Sokiransky proposed free English lessons as a solution to unemployment in the seat of Isaacs. The electorate takes in Dandenong South,…
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What’s On
The Social Knitwork If you enjoy knitting and spending time with like minded people, join our Social Knitwork at Dandenong Library each Wednesday morning. Come…
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From poverty to aspiring Paralympian: the Peter Ogunyemi story
Sport rescued aspiring Paralympian and Richmond wheelchair AFL player Peter Ogunyemi and in a roundabout way, it nearly ended it. And then it saved him…
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Liberal candidate referred to AFP
A Liberal candidate in Isaacs has been referred to the Australian Federal Police over allegations of giving a false residential address. Robbie Beaton was under…
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One Nation candidates from other side of the nation
Pauline Hanson’s One Nation party has been accused of fielding ‘ghost candidates’ in the federal election, including several in the South East from addresses as…
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Voters disengaged
The Greater Dandenong area appears to have a level of political disengagement and little faith in leaders ahead of the 2022 federal election Star News…
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Opening up the path for women
Chisholm Institute, Dandenong is offering a four week program for women aspiring for a career in the automotive industry. Partnering with the Victorian Automotive Chamber…
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Casey sticks with waste project
Casey Council remains confident in a waste-to-energy project in the South East, despite a recent exodus of stakeholder councils. Just seven of 15 councils who…