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Service without peer
The first thing many tell of you of Roz Blades AM is her legendary tireless work for the community.
To the shock of many, Ms...
MPs add praise to Roz’s legend
State politicians have added their tributes to long-serving Greater Dandenong councillor Roz Blades.
Dandenong MP Gabrielle Wiliams said Ms Blades, who resigned from her 32-year...
Strong supporter for Interfaith
Roz Blades often referred to Greater Dandenong’s Interfaith Network as “a rock on which this City stands”, says its development officer Helen Heath.
The interfaith...
Few have matched Roz: Merle Mitchell
Springvale community trailblazer Merle Mitchell had one person in mind if she wanted to tackle a council issue.
That person is Roz Blades – who...
Refugees’ friend led national campaign
Roz Blades’ selfless approach has inspired others, including Friends of Refugees chief executive Sri Samy.
Ms Samy heads a Springvale-based charity that provides material support...
Roz ‘lived for the community’: charity pays tribute
When it comes to helping the disadvantaged, Roz Blades has been much lauded for walking the walk.
As a life member of the charity Springvale...
Howl for Halloween
Anhad, Raghav and Mukunth from Noble Park are getting geared for creepy Halloween fun at Armada Dandenong Plaza.
The shopping centre is offering spooky face...
Library transformation takes shape
Nothing prepares you for the cavernous size of Springvale’s under-construction library.
The building site that hulks behind the diminutive current library on Springvale Road is...
School walks a healthy course
Kids are getting a fast start to the day at St Anthony’s Primary School, Noble Park.
Each morning, students are getting their dose of exercise...
Positive principal leads the way
There’s a lot to learn from principal and teacher Bev Hansen and her focus on ‘connection’.
But the Dandenong West Primary School principal herself says...
Gang brawl averted in Burden Park
Police have disrupted a planned fight between more than 100 rival gang members at Burden Park Springvale.
The two groups each of more than 50...
Teen girl glassed on Springvale Rd
A 17-year-old girl has been glassed by a male after rejecting his advances while out in Springvale.
The Pakenham teen had left a shisha bar...
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Drink for the senses
Florina Tumminello, pictured, imbibed the aromas of chai tea during a food tour for blind and vision impaired people at Dandenong Market on 15...
