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A magnet for tears
By CAM LUCADOU-WELLS FOR such a jolly larger-than-life character, former Springvale mayor Peter McCall can tell several sad tales – but there’s a point to…
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All in the game for girls
GREATER Dandenong girls took to courts and fields at Greaves Reserve this month. About 180 Year 9 students from 11 schools across the municipality attended…
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Round about way to safety
By CASEY NEILL SAFETY improvements are on the cards for a dangerous Dandenong intersection. Last month the Journal reported that Lamis Albyati frequently witnessed crashes…
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Students face the heat
VULNERABLE youths from Greater Dandenong got a little hot under the collar last month. They took part in a hot fire training day at the…
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Oh, wot a tale it is
A SCIENTIST, a besotted lab assistant and a manufactured ‘perfect’ woman are all in a day’s work for Carwatha College students. For five weeks, 20…
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Car fire
POLICE are appealing for information about a car fire in Keysborough. The CFA was called to a grass verge on the side of Perry Road…
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Road rage attack
A ROAD rage attack in Springvale has left one man in hospital. Detective Sergeant Shane Pola said two cars were travelling in opposite directions on…
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Print connection
By CASEY NEILL AUTHORS connected with Lyndale Secondary students during Book Week, and inspired them with their personal stories. The theme for the annual literary…
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Portrait of disability
AN ART competition is painting a different picture of disability. Dandenong adult disability support service Wallara started Picture This to get students thinking about what…
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Honing valuable skills
By CASEY NEILL A PRIVATE movie screening has given adults with disabilities a chance to showcase newfound skills. Dandenong-based disability support service Wallara launched its…
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Joe’s on call 24/7
By CAM LUCADOU-WELLS IT MAY sound like a bit of charitable backscratching – a charity stalwart being crowned with the Rotary Club of Springvale City’s…
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Reptiles at heart
BABY snakes have slithered their way into Noble Park North and children’s hearts. Jan Wilson Community Centre Playgroup also welcomed a saltwater crocodile, turtles and…