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Freestylers make their move in Dandenong
By Cameron Lucadou-Wells REVIEW 360 ALLSTARS The Drum, April 12 IF only to have been gifted with co-ordination. All the modestly talented audience could do…
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Anzac Day dawn service: Free bus ride extended to Dandenong
A FREE return bus service will take Greater Dandenong residents to the Anzac Day dawn service at the Shrine of Remembrance. The Ventura service, funded…
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What's on around Dandenong, Springvale, Keysborough and Noble Park
Happy birthday: Have you ever been a member of the Dandenong Country Women’s Association? The branch is celebrating its 80th birthday in May and invites…
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Mental health hub to 'save young people'
By CAMERON LUCADOU-WELLS HEADSPACE Dandenong, a long-awaited mental health service to save young people from “falling through the cracks” is set to open this month. Headspace…
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Wellsprings attracts Dandenong students
WELLSPRINGS for Women operates out of premises in Langhorne Street, Dandenong, and is noted for its varied programs, in particular for women from diverse cultures…
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Drug, alcohol unit plan for Dandenong Hospital
A specialised alcohol and drug unit will be set up at the Dandenong Hospital emergency department thanks to a $500,000 state government grant. The unit’s…
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Dandenong youth mental health aid at capacity
A NURTURING 10-bed support centre for 16-25 year olds with mental health issues is running at full capacity soon after its launch last month. Dandenong…
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Beatboxing, basketball tricks, breakdancing – hey, it's the circus
By CAMERON LUCADOU-WELLS VIDEO: As with any other circus, the shows start with a drum roll. But add in elements such as high-pitched beatboxing, whirling basketball…
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Anzac spirit lives on in Great War songs
By CAMERON LUCADOU-WELLS Despite the misery around them, World War I’s Diggers showed admirable cheer, says Heathmont poet and former journalist Jim Brown. In a…
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Max Oldmeadow: Living life to the Max
By MARG STORK IN the course of a lifetime, Max Oldmeadow achieved a great many things. He was a war veteran, politician, school teacher and…
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Springvale charity dumping cut under watchful eye
By CAMERON LUCADOU-WELLS A GREATER Dandenong Council surveillance operation has put a dent in rubbish dumping at a Springvale charity store. Council patrols during the…
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Kalyan Ky tackles the bullies
By CAMERON LUCADOU-WELLS A KEYSBOROUGH mother who spoke out after being evicted from a Dandenong cafe for breastfeeding is organising an anti-bullying forum for young…