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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 on 360 Allstars’ opening...
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...
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...
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 Dandenong,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 tribute...
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 was...
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 Easter...
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...