News
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Skyrail training for declining skills
By CAM LUCADOU-WELLS A TRAINING centre to reskill retrenched automotive workers will be established at Chisholm Institute as part of the State Government’s skyrail project.…
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Social guide to sweep away prejudice
A NEW guide to the diverse Indian culture is tackling community prejudice and conflict. The Federation of Indian Origin Multi-Faith Organisations (FIMO) launched The Indian…
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Age of awareness
GREATER Dandenong residents can help to shape the future of aged care in their own back yard and beyond. Uniting AgeWell, which has a site…
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Cascade of culture
DANDENONG Market’s Lunar New Year Festival was a day-long celebration of Asian arts and culture. Traditional street foods, dance performances and more were on offer…
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Paramedics’ medical bag stolen
PARAMEDICS treating an elderly man in Dandenong have been robbed of medical equipment. Greater Dandenong CIU detectives said the theft occurred in Curtin Crescent about…
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Multiple charges for speedster
A SPRINGVALE South disqualified driver will be charged with speeding and drink driving in Springvale. Casey Highway Patrol officers were targeting intentional high-risk driving through…
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Left dangling
By CAM LUCADOU-WELLS Residents rail against train as plans leave them up in the air… FOR one Noble Park resident, there’s no way the State…
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Drum beats for the heart of theatre
By NARELLE COULTER BALLOONS and streamers rained down on the Drum Theatre on Thursday night as the arts hub rolled out the red carpet for…
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New performers take a bow
AS PART of its 10th anniversary celebrations, Drum Theatre invites people to try a range of performing art activities on Thursday 11 February. Activities include…
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Looking up!
By CAM LUCADOU-WELLS WHAT do we know about the sky rail project? As part of the $1.6 billion project, a 2.7 kilometre elevated viaduct will…
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Couple are a sure shot
By NARELLE COULTER BILL Toogood knew wife Gwen was the one for him when she jumped at the chance to go rabbit shooting while they…
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Council admits residents want rate cap
By CAM LUCADOU-WELLS GREATER Dandenong Council will face an “enormously difficult” challenge to win residents’ support for an exemption from rates capping, a council report…