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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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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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Wind words
Liberal Eastern Victoria MP Renee Heath has criticised a bill to update the state’s renewable energy targets, likening its passing to “signing an economic death…
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VIEW clubs celebrate IWD
International Women’s Day 2024 was celebrated by 137 VIEW Club women and 17 South East clubs gathered at the Dandenong Club Friday, 8 March, the…
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A drunken visit
Police were called to a three-vehicle collision in Officer which caused a path of destruction. A 4.5 tonne truck is alleged to have collided with…
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Former MP to share independent journey
A former MP who inspired dozens of independent candidates to stand for parliament will be speaking in Drouin this month. Cathy McGowan AO, a former…
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Celebrating women in healthcare
The Federation University community came together last week to hear from two key women within the local healthcare system, as part of the university’s International…