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Volunteering superstar
Doveton resident Ederlynn Carkeek has been acknowledged by Monash Health for her 15 years of invaluable volunteering at Dandenong Hospital. The soon-to-be 68-year-old started around…
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13yo alleged driver arrested after fleeing at 150km/h
Four teens were arrested after allegedly evading police in Springvale South on Wednesday 13 March. Police say they spotted a stolen grey Kia Cerato on…
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Balla Balla celebrates inclusion
Balla Balla Community Centre in Clyde North celebrated International Women’s Day by inviting women to open up on what made them feel included. Celebrated on…
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VIP academic helps fellow refugees
A young Afghan refugee who was a leading academic in his homeland is now supporting newly arrived refugees in Melbourne’s south east. Muqtader Yousafzai arrived…
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Q and A with Kathy Burghstahler
Tell us a fun fact about yourself! I’m obsessed with the colour pink. The majority of my clothes are pink, my entire backyard is full…
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Free help against workplace sexual harassment
A free legal help service for workplace sexual harassment has been launched, with appointments opening at Dandenong Library. South-East Monash Legal Service lawyer Rohan Sethi…
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John Dowling receives letter from King Charles
Mercy Place Dandenong resident John Dowling celebrated his 100th birthday, receiving a letter from King Charles, on Monday 26 February. Born in 1942, John has…
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Great strides for the Human Race
Dandenong local Ainsley Garath, set himself a goal to run 100kms in March last year – he ended up doubling this goal and ran a…
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Council’s climate actions ‘underfunded’
Greater Dandenong Environment Group has called on the local council to “walk the talk” and boost funding for climate change action. In early 2020, Greater…
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Paul sheds the past to live his ‘best life’
Not so long ago, Paul Boughton was living in a “garden shed”, clambering past his landlord’s lawn mowers stored in his so-called home. Such was…
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Speed limit cut at Stud Rd blackspot
A slower speed limit is set to be belatedly introduced to a notorious ‘death-trap’ section of Stud Road, Dandenong North. The State Government will reduce…
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A century and more, 105 for Harry
Celebrated by many in his circle and the local community, Harry Bowen Dickson ticked off 105 years on 6 March, with the milestone just another…
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