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By Danielle Kutchel
This year’s Australia Day Honours list includes three pillars of the Greater Dandenong community, recognised for their contributions to a diverse range of causes.
Former mayor and councillor Frank Holohan, charity president Joe Rechichi and RSL volunteer Leslie Hughes are Greater Dandenong’s newest OAMs.
Mr Holohan received his honour “for service to the community of Dandenong, and to local government“.
Mr Rechichi was awarded “for service to the community through charitable initiatives“.
Mr Hughes received his OAM “for service to veterans, and to the community“.
Mr Holohan served as mayor of Dandenong City Council from 1984-1985 and 1977-1978, and as councillor from1993-1994 and 1973-1990. He is known for his work with the City of Dandenong Housing Co-operative, the Dandenong Sewerage Authority, Dandenong Foster Care Westernport Building, the Dandenong Valley Authority and is a life governor at Dandenong Hospital.