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Critters in the concrete jungle
By CAMERON LUCADOU-WELLS Rats and pigeons on Dandenong’s streets? Take them as acts of “guerilla kindness” from public artist Sayraphim Lothian. Tomorrow, she’ll start perching the 16…
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Man robbed at knifepoint in Sandown
A man was robbed at knifepoint near Sandown Park railway station on Sunday night last week. Police say the 23-year-old Noble Park man was approached…
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Bush races: Best by a country mile
IF it hadn’t been such a cool day forcing me to wear a cardigan that didn’t quite suit my outfit, it would have been perfect.…
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Safe cyclists to win
SAFE cyclists are getting more than a pat on the back from police this month. Police will be entering details of cyclists ‘doing the right…
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Two to tango in Noble Park
Get set to groove to modern, new vogue, latin and rock’n’roll at a spring carnival tea dance from 2-5pm on Sunday at Noble Park Aquatic…
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Reaching out for early childhood winner
Greater Dandenong Council’s early childhood program was among the winners at the Victorian Early Years Awards this month. The council took out the Better Access…
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Endeavour Hills stadium closure worry
By CAMERON LUCADOU-WELLS SCHOOL principal Barbara Mothersdale is calling on Casey Council to maintain a basketball gymnasium at the soon-to-be closed Endeavour Hills Secondary College.…
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Greater Dandenong Council: Incumbents in close struggle
By CAMERON LUCADOU-WELLS A HANDFUL of Greater Dandenong sitting councillors were battling to retain their seats before the election count final results tonight. Incumbents Loi…
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Donating an organ and word for a better life
By DAVID SCHOUT SPRINGVALE resident Twanny Farrugia describes himself as the “healthiest sick person you’ll meet”. He has walked, run, danced and cycled with a…
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Dandenong Hospital: Time for a dose of history
By MARG STORK IN 1939, as World War II broke out and Dandenong was beset by fires and other upheavals, a committee took a unanimous…
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Asylum deluge reaches Greater Dandenong
By CAMERON LUCADOU-WELLS SUPPORT services are being “stretched” more than ever by surging numbers of asylum seekers in Greater Dandenong. The municipality is Victoria’s main…
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VPL: 'Hard' to find flare culprits
By CAMERON LUCADOU-WELLS A DANDENONG Thunder Soccer Club executive said it would be “extremely hard” to find the culprits responsible for igniting several flares at…
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