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Crime soars 17.5%
Fueled by shoplifting, robberies and burglaries, Greater Dandenong’s crime rate has soared into the top 5 in the state, according to the latest official crime…
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Church barred from industrial estate
Pedestrian safety concerns have led the state’s planning tribunal to knock back a proposed church in a Keysborough industrial zone. Life Changing Ministry Worship Centre…
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Walker bashed in attempted dognap
Police have released CCTV of alleged robbers who bashed a man and attempted to steal his dog in Dandenong last year. The two men attacked…
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Food and fibre exports boom
A new report shows Victoria is leading the nation for international food and fibre sales. Minister for Economic Growth Tim Pallas visited Remedy Drinks in…
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Fred’s voyage to 100
As previously covered by Star Journal, Frederick Menzies officially celebrated his centenary on Wednesday 17 January with friends and family by his side. His daughter…
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Ali’s a champion
Born in Afghanistan, Ali Akber Rezaie has already worked his way up to earn a National Championships medal after just three years in Australia. The…
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Employees feel the blow
Major cosmetic and personal care group Hiro Brands Group collapsed. The manufacturers, located in Dandenong went into voluntary administration on Tuesday 2 January. Ebony Everitt…
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Community support strong for Stubbs family
The truckie community has raised more than $50,000 for the bereaved family of Johnny Stubbs. As reported previously by Star Journal, Johnny Stubbs, who worked…
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Transport exec jailed for crash that killed four police
A former transport executive has been jailed for up to three years for his reckless workplace behaviour in the lead-up to a crash that killed…
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Mosquito-borne ulcer warning
Victorians, including those living in Dandenong, are being encouraged to understand the risks of Buruli ulcer and take precautions against mosquito bites this summer, as…
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Legal centre advocating for more support for vulnerable drivers
Dandenong drivers received some of the highest number of toll fines across the state during the last 12 months, according to freedom of information (FOI)…
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Waste haunts
Furious Casey communities are objecting to a planning application that would see a waste transfer station next to the controversial Hallam Road Landfill, and have…
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