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No bail: Judge fears for woman’s safety
A Doveton man accused of seriously injuring a woman with “blunt trauma” to the head has been refused bail. William Hogan is contesting charges including…
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Firearm crackdown
The Federal Government and Crime Stoppers Australia have launched a National Illicit Firearms Campaign, aiming to remove illegal guns from the community and make Australia…
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Six arrests in ‘significant’ drug raid
Six occupants have been arrested by police during a drug raid on a house in Dandenong North. Croydon Divisional Tasking Unit police say they seized…
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UFC fans brawl at Hallam pub
A 35-year-old mechanic and father-of-two pleaded guilty to affray after being “king hit”, despite not throwing a punch in a brawl on 7 March, he…
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Tribute to crash hero
Police have paid tribute to a hero witness who helped remove a driver from a car shortly before it caught fire in Dandenong South. The…
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Springvale hub springs leak
Springvale Community Hub closed for several days due to floor damage from a severe storm on Friday 28 January. During a deluge of up to…
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Upgrade starts
Drivers in Melbourne’s busy South East are closer to experiencing safer and less congested roads, with construction on the Western Port Highway Upgrade now underway.…
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Fiery collision
A car has caught fire after two vehicles collided at the intersection of Abbotts Road and Produce Drive in Dandenong South around 2.15 pm on…
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Mayor pleas for refugees
Greater Dandenong mayor Jim Memeti said he sent a “clear message” to federal Immigration Minister Alex Hawke on the settlement of refugees from Afghanistan. Cr…
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Funds for Myuna Farm access
Myuna Farm’s pavilion is set for an upgrade for all-abilities access. The State Government announced $351,105 to improve the pavilion’s amenities and meeting spaces, as…
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’Selfless’ leader farewelled
Former Casey mayor Amanda Stapledon will be remembered as a ‘people’s councillor’, loyal mother, sister and daughter and an unflagging community servant. At her funeral…
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Bigelow’s big day
Anthony Bigelow has won the first Knox City Council Sustainability Award for his service and commitment to the Dandenong Creek. Bigelow is a long-term committee…