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Kalyan Ky tackles the bullies
By CAMERON LUCADOU-WELLS A KEYSBOROUGH mother who spoke out after being evicted from a Dandenong cafe for breastfeeding is organising an anti-bullying forum for young…
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On the warpath over Noble Park footpath
By CAMERON LUCADOU-WELLS A FOOTPATH connecting aged-care residents in Noble Park to a nearby hotel has been “stuffed up”, a councillor claims. Maria Sampey, whose…
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Vinnies Dandenong: Good intentions costing money
LARGELY good but misguided intentions are costing Vinnies Dandenong op shop about $24,000 a year, says its region support manager Peter Kalogeropoulos. The piles of…
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Window on healthy outlook near Lyndhurst toxic tip
By CAMERON LUCADOU-WELLS HEALTH Minister David Davis did not respond to questions about Lyndhurst toxic waste dump after helping to launch a healthy lifestyle program…
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New century, but 'swags' still needed
By MARG STORK THE old master Henry Lawson knew full well what it was to trudge the back blocks with no place to call home.…
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Paintings illustrate Parkinson's picture
By CAMERON LUCADOU-WELLS AN art exhibition by people living with Parkinson’s disease is aiming to send a message — through vibrant strokes of colour. The…
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What's on around Dandenong, Springvale, Noble Park and Keysborough
Happy birthday: Have you ever been a member of the Dandenong Country Women’s Association? Do you know someone who was a member? The branch is…
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Letters to the editor, Dandenong Journal
Re: Pakula won’t make landfill vow It’s disappointing to read of Martin Pakula’s position not to fight against the Lyndhurst toxic waste tip, particularly based…
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Rent relief for Dandenong Market traders
By CAMERON LUCADOU-WELLS DANDENONG Market traders have won a $100,000-plus rental concession after a public campaign over their financial struggles. In a letter to traders…
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'Top dollar' for Dandenong Market stall
RENTALS at Dandenong Market are outstripping those at other major Melbourne markets, general merchandise traders say. Pacha Noori, who has sold sports shoes at the…
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Bright students colour up
Momira Tahery, Rose Elias and Joanne Fricot shone in traditional costume at a celebration of an award-winning cross-cultural group for mothers with young children at…
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Crying foul over culture of cruelty
ROD Bezanovic describes it as a light bulb moment. He was listening to a talk by Dave Sheppard, the former head of Casey’s family violence…