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Taylor-made for mentoring
By Casey Neill Nathan Taylor started mentoring kids when he was still a teen himself. He was the Youth Enterprise Nominee at the first Greater…
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Business tie-ups with China looms
By Casey Neill Greater Dandenong businesses could get a leg-up in China through a council-led trip. The council will co-ordinate networking and business matching sessions…
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Women’s rights in a fun setting
More than 500 Afghan women and children shared food, danced and played games to celebrate Afghan New Year in Dandenong. The Nowruz event was held…
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Drive-through recycling collection proves popular
By Casey Neill Pop-up drive-through recycling days collected more than 178 tonnes of rubbish and recycling from Greater Dandenong residents. The council welcomed everything from…
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Health checks at expo
A Dandenong expo will help participants to take charge of their health this weekend. The free event will run from 10am to 3.30pm on Sunday…
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High-tech hospital upgrade
Dandenong Hospital has received cash for a technology update. On Friday 24 March, the State Government announced that 11 hospitals would receive Medical Equipment Replacement…
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Major funds boost for Chisholm
By Casey Neill Chisholm Institute has welcomed a $12 million boost. “We’ll make sure it’s put to good use,” Chisholm board chairman Stephen Marks said.…
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Tree branch milk bar raider
Police arrested a Dandenong woman who allegedly threatened a milk bar attendant with a tree branch. Greater Dandenong CIU Senior Constable Riley Wesley said the…
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Win lunch at My Cambodia
Experience a Cambodian banquet and traditional tea ceremony on us…and be part of the 2017 Melbourne Food and Wine Festival. In Springvale you will experience…
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Appeal to find missing mum and baby
A missing mum and baby were last seen in Dandenong. Police are appealing for public help to find Logan Whatman, 20, and her six-month-old daughter…
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Chip off old council block
By Casey Neill Councillor Zaynoun Melhem has always lived in Dandenong. It was the 26-year-old Silverleaf Ward representative’s Lebanese-born grandparents who first called the suburb…
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Melba sessions on disability insurance
By Casey Neill Melba Support Services has set up in the heart of Dandenong. The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is a major focus for…