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Call to attention
By Casey Neill A Dandenong lawyer says a freeway truck ban could boost safety but that simply paying attention would cut crashes. Acting Premier Tim…
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Drive-thru to recycle
Greater Dandenong residents have three free and easy ways to reduce their waste this year. The council will hold Pop-up Drive Thru Recycling Days at…
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Million-dollar school boost
Keysborough students will benefit from a $1.3 million grant for new facilities. The State Government announced the cash for Lighthouse Christian College late last year.…
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When my life became unmanageable
By Al-Anon member ‘Josh’ I was certain I could make the alcoholic stop drinking by saying “if you loved me, you would stop that continuous…
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100 years between drinks
By Casey Neill Adela Casson has not tasted a drop of alcohol in her 100 years. “Don’t drink or smoke,” was her advice to those…
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Worker’s back-pay win
A Keysborough warehouse worker received $5700 in unpaid wages following an investigation. Fair Work Ombudsman Natalie James said the casual employee was incorrectly paid a…
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Three of the Best
Three … active ways to kick off the new year 1. There are 98 kilometres of on and off-road cycling paths in Greater Dandenong, including…
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Life of service lives on
What’s in a Name delves into the fascinating stories and personalities behind some of the city’s best-known street names and locations. This week the Journal…
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That’s the plan
By Casey Neill It started in January with street width, and the planning issues didn’t stop all year. Greater Dandenong Councillor Matthew Kirwan successfully moved…
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Tackling crime together
By Casey Neill Greater Dandenong’s police and council joined forces for community safety in February, launching a mobile message sign. The council donated the device…
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Working on unemployment
By Casey Neill Unemployment was a key focus in Greater Dandenong right from the start of 2017. Councillors voted to establish a mayoral taskforce to…
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Rising sky rail unites and divides
By Casey Neill Workers raised the first Noble Park column for Noble Park’s elevated rail in February, and put the first column into place in…
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