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  Dandenong, Victoria - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dandenong (37°59′ S 145°12′ E) is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Its Local Government Area is the City of Greater Dandenong.
Dandenong is situated 31 kilometres south-east of Melbourne on the outskirts of the city.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Dandenong   (277 words)

  
 Dandenong Plaza > About Us > Location   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Dandenong Plaza is located approximately 30kms south east of Melbourne CBD (an approximate 25 minute drive from the Melbourne CBD).
Dandenong Plaza is located in the Dandenong region which is known as "Melbourne's second city" and is approximtely 50 metres from the main street of Dandenong, Lonsdale Street.
The shire we reside in is the City of Greater Dandenong.
dandenongplaza.com.au /llretail/dandenongplaza/main.nsf/all/ab_location   (97 words)

  
 VLGA - member council links   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The City is bounded by the Cities of Port Phillip and Glen Eira to the North and the City of Kingston to the East.
To the north are the picturesque Dandenong Ranges, to the south, the prime agricultural lands of the Koo Wee Rup district and Westernport Bay.
The City is diverse in its demographic structure, urban and rural land use and its blend of historic, established and newly developing areas.
www.vlga.org.au /council.html   (3634 words)

  
 :: Women's National Basketball League - Basketball.net.au - The Basketball Network Powered by Interfuse   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The Dandenong Rangers were keen to secure the services of a talented coach like Gary, and more importantly a coach who could continue to develop and enhance the local basketball program and philosophy.
Dandenong’s task to replace Mark Wright was a difficult one, as “Mark made a significant contribution to our WNBL program.
The City of Greater Dandenong recognises the positive profile and image the team provides for the municipality at a local, state and national level.
www.wnbl.com.au /www/newsdetail.asp?LID=1347   (290 words)

  
 Dandenong - Victoria - Australia - Travel - smh.com.au
The City of Greater Dandenong is an administrative, industrial and residential region within Melbourne which incorporates the suburbs of Dandenong, Dandenong South, Bangholme, Keysborough, Noble Park, South Springvale, Springvale and Dandenong North.
The city is traversed by the Princes Highway which meets up with the South Gippsland Highway at the south-eastern boundary of the city.
Dandenong began to develop into a town in the early 1850s and a court of petty sessions was established in 1858.
www.smh.com.au /news/Victoria/Dandenong/2005/02/17/1108500206385.html   (1630 words)

  
 Local Government Delivers on Greenhouse Gas Reductions Media Release 8 April 2003   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The City of Greater Dandenong is just one of the councils awarded for their greenhouse gas reduction actions which include a Green Power purchasing program that has reduced annual greenhouse gas emissions by 7,970 tonnes.
Cities for Climate Protection (CCP)™ Australia is a joint initiative between the Australian Greenhouse Office, the International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives and local government.
The City of Port Phillip has introduced the Sustainable Living at Home which is a community based environmental program that provides education and resources to the community on how to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in five key areas: water, energy, waste, travel and purchasing.
www.deh.gov.au /minister/env/2003/mr08apr03.html   (1240 words)

  
 Democracy without sound grabs - smh.com.au
It's a Monday-night council meeting and councillors at the City of Greater Dandenong in south-eastern Melbourne are talking about pollution levels in their municipality.
Greater Dandenong has been streaming council meetings via a web link since the new council was sworn in last March and, according to the Municipal Association of Victoria, is one of about six Victorian councils that have implemented webcasting systems.
At Greater Dandenong, the initial $8000 implementation involved the installation of two cameras, which, because of Greater Dandenong's use of two council chambers in Dandenong and Springvale, are portable.
www.smh.com.au /articles/2003/11/24/1069522526626.html?from=storyrhs   (1736 words)

  
 Dandenong pushes for $50m bypass - National - www.theage.com.au
The proposed bypass, being pushed by the City of Greater Dandenong, is believed to have been included in bids lodged yesterday by consortiums wanting to build the controversial Mitcham-Frankston road.
City of Greater Dandenong spokesman Ross Hepburn said he was optimistic proposals for a Dandenong bypass had been included in the bids.
Greater Dandenong has pushed for the "Dandenong Southern Bypass" to run between Perry Road in Keysborough and South Gippsland Highway in Dandenong South.
www.theage.com.au /articles/2004/04/27/1082831569215.html?from=storyrhs   (639 words)

  
 CAC Profile
He served a Mayor of the City of Greater Dandenong in 1999-2000 and was re-elected to council in 2000.
He is a member of the city of Greater Dandenong Customer Research Panel, Vice President of Shalimar Park Pre-School (Dandenong North), a committee member of Marionite Catholic Church, he is actively involved with the St Gerald’s primary school committee and a volunteer to the senior citizens within his church community.
She also represents the City of Greater Dandenong at the Municipal Association of Victoria’s Civic Participation Project and is involved in many voluntary activities in her local community as well as being a member of many special interest groups.
www.southernhealth.org.au /cac/profile.htm   (1357 words)

  
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Dandenong Plaza has partnered with several local organisations to launch the "Plaza Pacers".
Heart disease is Australia's leading health problem, and is responsible for the deaths of nearly half of all Australians and 25% of deaths annually among City of Greater Dandenong residents.
The Plaza Pacers are supported by Dandenong Oasis Swimming Pools and Gym, Greater Dandenong Community Health Service, the Dandenong Divison of General Practice, and the City of Greater Dandenong.
dandenongplaza.com.au /llretail/dandenongplaza/main.nsf/all/event_plazapacers   (462 words)

  
 Oliver Hume Real Estate Group - Greater Dandenong   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The City includes the suburbs of Dandenong, Dandenong North, Dandenong South, Springvale, Springvale South, Noble Park, Keysborough, Lyndhurst, and Bangholme.
Greater Dandenong is a major retail hub offering a full range of shopping choices from ‘market’ to ‘mall’.
Dandenong’ Hospital’s $34 million redevelopment is also on schedule - due to open in 2005 (comprise 2 x 36 bed wards, a 20 bed rehabilitation ward and a 14 bed intensive care and coronary care ward.
www.oliverhume.com.au /l_greaterdandenong.html   (600 words)

  
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The City of Greater Dandenong is distinctly multicultural, with a NESB population of 59,000 (or 54% of the total population).
The City of Casey will eventually be the most populace municipality in Victoria (with an estimated population in 2011 of 251,000).
The population of the City of Casey is from predominantly Australian speaking countries (78%), most households own 2 cars (45%), and those persons engaged in employment are (relative to Greater Dandenong) in higher paid positions.
www.det.vic.gov.au /det/postcomp/pathways/docs/Dandenong.doc   (1001 words)

  
 HREOC Website: Isma - Listen: National consultations on eliminating prejudice against Arab and Muslim Australias   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The City of Greater Dandenong also expects the different faiths to provide the prayers on every one of their fortnightly council meetings and various faiths go and participate and initiate the first sittings of that particular evening with the faith prayer.
City Council support in a partnership capacity has been critical to the Network's success.
I was coming back so I had a lot of luggage and my mum was with me to help me through the stresses of moving from one city to another and all my luggage went through the x-ray and opened up and searched and searched to the extent it was getting extreme.
www.hreoc.gov.au /racial_discrimination/isma/consultations/meetings/14november03.htm   (4228 words)

  
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To find out detailed information about City of Greater Dandenong, visit the Know Your Area website.
Visit the City of Greater Dandenong Research & Statistics page for further detailed information.
See the City of Greater Dandenong's Business page for detailed support information.
www.business.channel.vic.gov.au /CA256BBC00081A04/BCView/79F3874558F298104A256AAD001317EF   (621 words)

  
 Media Release: BATCHELOR MEETS WITH GREATER DANDENONG COUNCIL TO GET ON WITH MITCHAM-FRANKSTON FREEWAY   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Transport Minister Peter Batchelor today met with the City of Greater Dandenong to provide an update on progress on the Mitcham-Frankston Freeway, and said he was looking forward to working constructively with the council to deliver the project.
Mayor of Greater Dandenong Kevin Walsh said the meeting was productive, and gave the council the chance to reinforce issues of importance to local residents.
He emphasised that Dandenong was one of the most significant economic areas in Victoria, and that “a decent local road network means more jobs for local people”.
www.dpc.vic.gov.au /domino/Web_Notes/newmedia.nsf/b0222c68d27626e2ca256c8c001a3d2d/bb3fc633586878d3ca256d3500059c43?OpenDocument   (426 words)

  
 AUCN30 Home Page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
As Mayor of the City of Greater Dandenong I am pleased to provide a message for the 30th Anniversary celebrations of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Peoples Republic of China and Australia.
We are the most culturally-diverse city in Victoria and are fortunate to share a wealth of culture, faith, language, cuisines and knowledge.
On behalf of everyone at the City of Greater Dandenong, I congratulate all involved in the 30th anniversary celebrations and I look forward to further strengthening the positive links between Australia and China.
www.chinatown.com.au /aucn30/detaile.asp?id=454   (244 words)

  
 Council wants markets moved - National - www.theage.com.au
The City of Greater Dandenong wants to move Melbourne's wholesale fruit, vegetable, flower and fish markets to Dandenong South, beside the partly finished Mitcham-Frankston motorway.
The Dandenong South property is the former Dandenong waste water treatment plant.
The City of Greater Dandenong lodged its expression of interest because of the decision to build the Mitcham-Frankston road.
www.theage.com.au /articles/2004/03/28/1080412235544.html   (350 words)

  
 City of Greater Dandenong Band
With a history stretching back over forty years and a reputation for excellence, the City of Greater Dandenong band has flourished in recent years to become one of the most highly regarded bands in Victoria.
The City of Greater Dandenong is located in the south eastern suburbs of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
City of Greater Dandenong Council and are proud to be members of the Victorian Bands' League Inc.
www.centurynova.com.au /greaterdandenongband   (166 words)

  
 The Premier Of Victoria, Australia - Newsroom - Archive   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
A major redevelopment plan to turn Dandenong into the economic hub of the south-east would become a prototype for managing Melbourne’s economic and population growth, Premier Steve Bracks announced today.
Mr Bracks said Dandenong, located halfway between Melbourne and the outer growth fringe, already had enormous strategic advantages which would be boosted by the new plan.
Under the $250 million housing plan, the URLC will work with the City of Greater Dandenong to re-develop the derelict former Dandenong Saleyards southwest of the railway station.
www.premier.vic.gov.au /newsroom/news_item_archive.asp?id=42   (539 words)

  
 Victorian 'Safe Communities' Information Kit   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The Greater Dandenong Community Safety Program is an example of a long-standing integrated approach to creating a safe, healthy and enjoyable environment for the City of Greater Dandenong through community partnerships.
The City of Greater Dandenong, over the last five years, has lead the development of a number of community-based programs and implemented a succession of concentrated efforts to improve community safety for its residents and other people using services within the City.
In 1997, Greater Dandenong launched a community safety strategy and community safety action plan that provide a City-wide blueprint for planning, coordinating and integrating all community safety activities.
www.vscn.org.au /kit7.htm   (1731 words)

  
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This combined initiative with the City of Greater Dandenong and associated supporters The Journal, Lombard The Paper People, South East Melbourne Manufacturers Alliance and ESP Tecforce, will feature a reduced admission cost for local Greater Dandenong residents.
Entry will be $3 for adults and $2 concession for residents of the city who will be required to provide identification verifying their postcode.
A number of family oriented activities will take place throughout the course and children under 15 are being encouraged to take part in a competition to design a hat from any general household items.
www.melbourneracingclub.net.au /news/220104a.htm   (595 words)

  
 Lions Club of Dandenong (Luncheon) Home Page
The secondhand bookshop is the flagship project of the club whilst serving the literacy needs of the Dandenong community.
Operated by the Uniting Church in Dandenong, the centre is a regular meeting place for the less fortunate in our community.
The money was utilised to erect two bungalows to provide a home and shelter to homeless teenagers living in the City of Greater Dandenong.
www.geocities.com /dandy_luncheon   (400 words)

  
 Greater Dandenong Environment Group   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
One of the major activities of the group is to run the Dandenong Community Nursery that grows plants indigenous to the Greater Dandenong area.
The nursery is based in a greenhouse at the council depot on the corner of Greaves St and Cheltenham Road.
We gratefully acknowledge the support of the City of Greater Dandenong in providing us with the premises and materials, in return for which we provide them with many plants.
home.vicnet.net.au /~gdeg/nursery.htm   (211 words)

  
 School Focused Youth Service
SFYS in springvale and dandenong has developed and been involved in a number of projects with schools and agencies since 1998 assisting up to 10,000 children and young people.
the greater dandenong sports for all program, which has been successfully implemented in many local primary and secondary schools.
a careers expo in partnership with the city of greater dandenong and centrelink attended by 4000 young people.
www.southernhealth.org.au /youth/sfys.htm   (498 words)

  
 Murukan Worship in Melbourne   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Temples are the sole forum for the articulation and continued negotiation of Hindu identity in Australian society.Temple serves as an epicenter of cultural activities.
This temple was consecrated in October 1992.The presiding deity is Sri Vakratunda Vinayakar.
Siva Vishnu Temple is situated at Carrum Downs, a place located in the South-east of City in close proximity to sea.
murugan.org /temples/melbourne.htm   (2017 words)

  
 Ba-Be
A combination of electrifying pace and spectacular leaping ability made him one of the most eye-catching players of his generation, and it was once written of him that "there is no greater stylist in the game" (see footnote 1).
In 1971, Richmond made was regarded at the time as 'the swap of the century' when it traded Barrot to St Kilda in exchange for Ian Stewart.
Barrot's impact, both on and off the field, was immediate and pronounced, and the Devils made it through to the first division grand final, before outclassing Dandenong by 44 points in a crowd-pleasing grand final.
www.fullpointsfooty.net /b.htm   (11203 words)

  
 Encounter - 5/09/99: Talking about Truth (and going bowling)
In Australia's second most multi-cultural municipality, the City of Greater Dandenong, the Council has for ten years sponsored a multi-faith group.
Rather, I consider myself as subject to the demand of that truth, so in that sense then if I do find truth in my own religion and of course that is why I belong to my religion, then I should be able to share my truth as good news with other people.
Coffey: This Encounter: Talking about Truth (and going bowling) was made with the help of the City of Greater Dandenong Inter-faith Network, and members of the City's Diversity Unit.
www.abc.net.au /rn/relig/enc/stories/s50149.htm   (6059 words)

  
 NCS Project: Sustainable Living Centre in the City of Greater Dandenong   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The National Centre for Sustainability at Swinburne University and the City of Greater Dandenong are working together on this feasibility study.
The city of Greater Dandenong commissioned the project as part of the 2004/05 business plan to see if it feasible to construct and run a Community Environment/Cultural Centre to increase engagement with the community and local industry.
The NCS is currently conducting community focus groups to assess the current community and industry needs concerning environmental issues in the Greater Dandenong area.
www.swin.edu.au /ncs/research-projects/educentre.htm   (376 words)

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