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‘Depraved’ couple’s jail terms reduced
A musical-theatre couple from Berwick who collected copious child abuse material and fantasised about inflicting violent, sadistic abuse on children known to them have had…
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A bittersweet Stud Rd fix
The family of a two-year-old boy fatally struck by a car at a notorious Stud Road blackspot has welcomed the bittersweet news of road safety…
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Human rights and justice award for Wellsprings
Wellsprings for Women has proudly received the Victorian Civil Justice Award from the Australian Lawyers Alliance in recognition of their commitment. The Dandenong-based organisation was…
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Last rites for Noble Park giant gums
The last rites are being called for a 20-metre towering River Red Gum – with workers starting to fell the last of a remnant stand…
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Greater Dandenong public voice their concerns during question time
Residents of the City of Greater Dandenong took the opportunity to let their concerns be heard during public question time at a Greater Dandenong Council…
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Teen charged following crime spree across southern suburbs
Police have arrested a 13-year-old Casey boy following a series of home invasions and aggravated burglaries across the southern suburbs of Melbourne in May. Police…
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Kicking goals: Hope Gibson’s rise through junior footy ranks
At just 14 years old, Hope Gibson of Hampton Park is already making her mark in the world of Australian rules football. A proud Year…
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Fire destroys Dandenong South factory
A factory has been destroyed in a blaze that released thick black smoke in Dandenong South last Friday 23 May. Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) firefighters…
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Accused hit-run driver bailed due to lack of evidence
A man charged over an alleged hit-run crash in Noble Park on Thursday 22 May has been bailed due to a lack of evidence that…
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10 servos robbed in 3 hours by machete gang
Robbers armed with a machete have targeted 10 servos in three hours on the night of Tuesday 20 May, police say. Southern Metro Crime Squad…
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Dandy bus services ‘neglected’ in state budget
A Dandenong-based community campaign hs expressed disappointment over a lack of funding in the 2025-’26 State Budget for improved bus services in Dandenong. This comes…
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Sign ‘standoff’ over level-crossing closure
Large protest signs from Dandenong South businesses have been removed as a State Government’s Progress Street level-crossing closure project nears completion One of the boards…