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Police art makes cultural connection
COLOURFUL art now adorns Dandenong Police Station foyer’s walls thanks to local students. The station and Dandenong High School joined forces to spruce up the…
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Fun flows on
THE upgraded Noble Park Aquatic Centre (NPAC) will celebrate its first birthday with a free family fun sports day. From 1pm to 5pm on Sunday…
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Manufacturing reaches out
THE manufacturing industry is collaborating with the Beacon Foundation to boost its youth workforce and support motivated young locals. Eight young workers started at Dandenong’s…
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Thousands welcome Lunar New Year
MORE than 60,000 people celebrated the Lunar New Year in Springvale on 10 February. It was the Springvale festival’s 21st birthday and several councillors congratulated…
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Two injured in vicious robberies
POLICE are appealing for witnesses to three aggravated burglaries in Greater Dandenong over the past 10 days. Detective Senior Constable Jodie Stoll said a woman…
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Residents push for transport
KEYSBOROUGH residents are calling for public transport to service new housing estates, with some children walking half an hour to reach a bus stop to…
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Big role for Africans
A “BIG, beautiful, African Australian community” is John James’ vision. And the Young African Connection (YAC) founder and CEO hopes an African Australian dinner in…
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Thumbs up for food fare
FAMOUS foodie Matt Preston has spruiked the Dandenong World Fare as his top pick event of the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival. The food critic,…
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‘Rude’ response to poser
A DANDENONG resident has slammed City of Greater Dandenong for a “rude, uncaring and untrue” response to his question about beautifying the area. Phillip John…
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Proactive approach by council
COUNCILLORS are urging City of Greater Dandenong residents to contact the customer service department or their local councillor to discuss issues, rather than waiting for…
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Council for cleaner streets
CITY of Greater Dandenong will investigate ways to keep its streets cleaner. Councillor Sean O’Reilly, at the 11 February council meeting, moved that council officers…
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Parking crunch
DANDENONG workers say it’s nearly impossible to park anywhere within two kilometres of the town centre without risking a parking fine or forking out more…