Community
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Benevolent society a shoo-in for helping
By MARG STORK DANDENONG and District Benevolent Society has found yet another way to spread Christmas joy this holiday season. In a bid to give…
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Safe lending comes to Dandenong
By CAMERON LUCADOU-WELLS A SAFE money lender backed by the state government aims to release the grip of high-interest payday lenders in central Dandenong. As…
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Dandenong is where Gwen's heart is
By MARG STORK “I LOVE Dandenong. It is the city where my heart is.” These are the heart-felt words of Gwen Jarvis on the city she…
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Riders with disabilities take the world in their stride
For people with disabilities, learning to ride a horse can be transforming, emotionally and physically. Catherine Watson visited Myuna Farm to see Riding Develops Abilities in…
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Timber pallets: Create a crate idea and win
TALK about making a purse out of a sow’s ear, or in this case, a violin, a harpsichord, guitar or a designer table crafted out…
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What's on in Greater Dandenong
Sewing circle: Make a crazy quilt, cushions and enjoy a joke or two at The Open Door, 110 Ann Street, Dandenong, 10am-noon Tuesdays. Entry donation…
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The low-interest car loan that liberated
By CAMERON LUCADOU-WELLS GETTING a low-interest car loan has made a world of difference to Fatme Ibrahim. Newly arrived from Lebanon, the unemployed single mother…
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Cheaper lending for disadvantaged comes to Dandenong
By CAMERON LUCADOU-WELLS A SAFE money lender backed by the state government aims to release the grip of high-interest payday lenders in central Dandenong. Good…
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Flippin' good Dandenong Show
There’ll be plenty of highs in the highlights this weekend at the 141st annual Dandenong Show. Whip Industries Mini Bike Stunts riders on ‘funky’ KLX110L…
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What's on to See & Do in Greater Dandenong
VIEW Club: Dandenong Evening VIEW Club members meet at 7pm on November 12 at Dandenong RSL for dinner, guest speaker, socialisation and to support the…
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Critters in the concrete jungle
By CAMERON LUCADOU-WELLS Rats and pigeons on Dandenong’s streets? Take them as acts of “guerilla kindness” from public artist Sayraphim Lothian. Tomorrow, she’ll start perching the 16…
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Safe cyclists to win
SAFE cyclists are getting more than a pat on the back from police this month. Police will be entering details of cyclists ‘doing the right…