News
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Five boys charged with alleged overnight spree
Five teenage boys from the South East have been charged over a series of alleged burglaries and a carjacking overnight (10 February) Police allege a…
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Council weighs up Afghan Bazaar debate
City of Greater Dandenong Council is weighing up two heavily-backed, opposing petitions on the proposed renaming of the Afghan Bazaar precinct in Thomas Street, Dandenong.…
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Pool scuffles not common, but safety concerns remain
The recent brawl at Casey RACE, alongside the assault of a lifeguard up north in Casey ARC, has since stirred discussions of safety within local…
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Funds misdirected in SEMVAC copy-error
A ‘copy-and-paste’ gaffe has embarrassed organisers ahead of a gala 50th anniversary event in Springvale. South Eastern Melbourne Vietnamese Association Council (SEMVAC) is set to…
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‘Lost opportunity’ for cyclists
A green group says a level-crossing removal project has missed an opportunity to connect cyclists to central Dandenong. Greater Dandenong Environment Group says the Webster…
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Fight over ‘divisive’ Afghan Bazaar change
Afghan community organisations have expressed a furious backlash against a controversial petition to rename Afghan Bazaar precinct in Thomas Street, Dandenong. In a collective letter…
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Noble Park man charged with FPO offence
A Noble Park man has been charged with failing to surrender a gun after being served with a Firearm Prohibition Order last Thursday 6 February.…
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Oceania Glass collapses, manufacturers at ‘crossroads’
A 169-year-old glass manufacturer based in Dandenong South has collapsed after warning of the impact of cheap imports being dumped in Australia. Oceania Glass –…
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Pokemon card stealing-spree hits home
A trading card game (TCG) outlet in Eumemmerring has been ransacked during a reported Melbourne-wide burglary spree targeting Pokemon cards. Ozzie Collectables’ front automatic glass…
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Pair charged after alleged armed robberies, police pursuit
A Doveton man and a Cranbourne West man have been charged over a pair of alleged armed robberies at tobacco shops on Tuesday 4 February.…
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Polarising ban on shaky ground
With the first term of school back in action, the social media ban for those under the age of 16 looms ever closer. Although stated…
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Celebrating creativity, culture and community
The opening weekend of the Asia TOPA festival is set to take place in Bunjil Place, complete with premiere performances and an exciting, family-friendly day…