News
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Risks raise a stink
By CAM LUCADOU-WELLS Chinese developers have been told to be cautions over their plans to develop a theme park within sniffing distance of a major…
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Couple work hard together
By CASEY NEILL AHMET and Emina Vehabovic married after a week-long courtship when he was 23 – and she was just 15. On 18 October…
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Humour brings them through
By CASEY NEILL HUMOUR has played a big part in Springvale couple Sylvia and Jimmy Nolan celebrating 65 years of marriage. They wed on 15…
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Human tragedy
By CAM LUCADOU-WELLS ASYLUM seeker figures confirm a “humanitarian” crisis is developing in Dandenong, according to councillor Roz Blades. According to Department of Immigration and…
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High-speed chase ends in charges
AN ENDEAVOUR Hills man has been charged over several alleged car jackings as part of a three-hour police chase from Dandenong to East Gippsland last…
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Salvation for Christmas kids’ gifts
DANDENONG Salvation Army is working hard to make sure thousands of kids wake up to toys on Christmas morning. Corps officer Captain Stuart McGifford said…
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Newspaper reading grabs the headlines
A WEEKLY chat over a newspaper can do wonders for English skills. Jeanette Walde brings in the latest news to AMES Dandenong, using it to…
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Lessons learnt
By CASEY NEILL A KEYSBOROUGH principal has received a national award for his achievements in education. Resurrection Primary School’s Steve Bellesini accepted the John Laing…
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Overdose leads to trafficking charges
A MAN found slumped behind the wheel of an allegedly stolen station wagon has been charged with drug trafficking. Majed Al-Dimachki, 29, of Hampton, had…
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Back to life
By CASEY NEILL BUNURONG Memorial Park is on its way to becoming three times bigger than the Royal Botanic Gardens. Health and Ageing Minister David…
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Speaking up for Spanish
By CASEY NEILL SPRING Parks Primary School took a Spanish twist this month. The dual-campus Springvale school combined on 15 October to celebrate its new…
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Making the next big thing
By CASEY NEILL MORE than 550 people heard that “manufacturing will be the next big thing in the Victorian economy” at the Victorian Manufacturing Showcase.…