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Dandenong · DandenongWith two parents working in healthcare, it’s no surprise new Nursing Graduate Benny Kimutai Rotich followed in their footsteps. ‘As you’d expect, I built up an interest for the healthcare,’ he said. ‘My mum is a nurse, and my dad used to be a General Practitioner overseas.’ After completing VCE, Benny said it was a ‘no brainer’ to pursue a career in nursing. ‘The field is pretty flexible and diverse, and there’s lots of opportunities and thi…See the Story
Third time’s a charm: Nursing Graduate Benny Kimutai Rotich’s inspiring legacy
Dandenong · DandenongIn a further election pitch, Labor has announced $10 million for planning work to upgrade Western Port Highway. The early works are said to investigate options to improve safety on the 100km/h road that runs across three electorates: Holt, Issacs, and Dunkley. Infrastructure and Transport Minister Catherine King was flanked by Labor MPs Mark Dreyfus, Jodie Belyea and Cassandra Fernando for the announcement at Lyndhurst on 2 April. “We’re giving …See the Story
ALP pledges $10m to plan Western Port Hwy upgrade
Dandenong · DandenongThe Federal Government has announced $10 million in road improvements in Dandenong, Endeavour Hills and Hallam, including resurfacing a 5-kilometre section of Princes Highway. Under its Black Spot program, four sites will receive more than $4 million for safety improvements: · $1,444,250 at McCrae and Foster streets intersection, Dandenong to install raised safety platforms, crossings and a mid-block, modified kerb islands and line marking. · $7…See the Story
$10m to fix Dandenong black spots, Princes Hwy resurfacing
Dandenong · DandenongA burnt-out 4WD found in Dandenong has been linked to one of two deliberately-lit factory fires being investigated by police. Knox CIU detectives believe the arson attacks in Bayswater and Kilsyth just over a week apart were targeted and linked. An estimated $25 million in damage was caused. “These were deliberate, coordinated, and highly dangerous arson attacks,” Detective Inspector Glen Cruse said. “Both factories were located in busy commerci…See the Story
Four ‘vehicles-of-interest’ linked to targeted factory fires
Dandenong · DandenongAnother brilliant night of action has taken place in round seven of the Mountain Dart League with four 180s being thrown along with five 100-plus checkouts. The top three teams in Division 1 have now put a healthy gap between themselves and the rest of the competition after scoring important wins on Friday night. High 5’s had a comfortable 16-5 victory over V.I.P., while Noble Park kept pace with the ladder leaders after a 12-9 success over Bull…See the Story
Epic night of action in Mountain Dart League
Dandenong · DandenongMumeishi Kendo Club is taking a contemporary approach to the oldest of the modern martial arts with a new beginner’s course set to bring the unique style of sword fighting to the community. Using techniques practiced by Japanese samurai warriors in the middle-ages, Kendo embraces the title that it represents; ‘The Way (Do) of the Sword (Ken).’ Based at the Masonic Hall on High Street in Berwick, the Mumeishi Kendo Club was founded 36 years ago b…See the Story
Challenging body and mind
Dandenong · DandenongDandenong Stingrays girls coach Josh Moore has resigned as head coach of the female program. Moore has served as the Stingrays’ girls regional development coach for each of the past two seasons, the first two that the Coates League girls have had a full time coach, and left a profound impact on the program. It follows five seasons as a senior assistant coach heading the midfield in the boys program, with Moore taking a role in Essendon’s AFLW re…See the Story