News
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Friends stand by the RSL
On the eve of Anzac Day, a support group has been created to fight for Covid-struck RSL branches’ survival. The group Friends of RSL South…
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Folklored ‘jug’ house for sale
The house with the famous brick jug chimney in Noble Park is a source of much “folklore”. Now up for sale at an estimated price…
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Citizens arrest ‘drink driver’
Citizens have pursued and arrested an alleged drink-driver after a car crash in Springvale on Sunday 18 April. The 37-year-old Dandenong man blew a 0.223…
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Health risk evidence sought
Greater Dandenong councillors have backed a push for a joint State and council taskforce to investigate human health impacts posed by Dandenong South’s toxic industry…
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Family-violence homeless up
Family violence and homelessness have risen sharply in the South East despite the easing of Covid lockdowns, according to data from housing agency Wayss. In…
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Bid to protect paradise
The race is on to preserve an idyllic residential estate around Cardinia Close in Dandenong North. Greater Dandenong Council is set to investigate rezoning the…
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Herbert St bollards go to water
The bollards controversy in Herbert Street, Dandenong has again reared its head. The automatic bollards, which closed the street during school hours for the safe…
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Five arrested in drugs raid
Police have arrested five people and seized weapons and drugs in a property raid in Dandenong North. Springvale Uniform and Divisional Response Unit officers raided…
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Towering act of kindness
Thanks to an act of good-will, a fire-station’s ladder-staging tower has landed “home” at Olive Road sports centre in Eumemmerring. Hallam CFA’s 8.5-metre metal structure…
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Captain leads way in States
Michael Jok’s journey from the South East has led him close to the top of US junior college basketball ranks. The former RedRoo Sports player…
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New-look hospital turns 50
Evolution has been a fact of life during South Eastern Private Hospital’s 50-year history. The Noble Park-based hospital is set to celebrate the milestone with…
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‘Gold standard’ mind-care
Wellsprings for Women has won ‘gold’ accreditation for mental health first aid skills. The Dandenong service provider achieved a Gold Mental Health First Aid Skilled…