News
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Burglar ‘snagged’ in the act
An alleged burglar has been arrested while cooking sausages stolen from a home in Dandenong. A man was awoken when two women broke into his…
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Three charged with Doveton man’s murder
A man has faced court accused with the murder of Doveton man Brendon Farrell. Richard Jackson, 49, of Doveton, did not apply for bail at…
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Two injured in rollover
Two men have been injured in a truck rollover in Dandenong South. Ambulance Victoria paramedics were called to the corner of Monterey and Dandenong-Frankston roads…
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‘Red zone’ traveller fined
A Dandenong man has been fined $5542 for failing to isolate at home after travelling from a Covid-19 ‘red zone’. Deputy Assistant Commissioner Mick Grainger,…
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Accused Jag thief bailed
A Pakenham man with two phones has argued he wasn’t carrying a “pinging” phone that linked him to an aggravated burglary and two car thefts.…
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South East Leisure director withdraws
Days after being selected, a would-be director at Greater Dandenong Council’s new $2-million leisure-centre company has withdrawn from the job. Domenic Isola – a former…
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Pair charged over Farrell ‘murder’
Two men have been charged after the suspected remains of Doveton man Brendon Farrell were found by police in Noble Park. Missing Persons Squad detectives…
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Wrong-way driver blows 0.173
A drink-driver has allegedly driven on the wrong side of Princes Highway Dandenong, narrowly missing police officers at a roadblock. Police in a marked car…
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Trucks create heavy burden
Residents say they are being trapped on side-streets due to a mounting convoy of trucks along Chapel Road, Keysborough. Theories abound as to why. Truckies…
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Fatal fire at apartments
Police detectives are investigating a fatal fire in an apartment building in Dandenong. Emergency services discovered a body at the blaze on McCrae Street about…
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Golf course housing showdown
A public hearing has been set for a controversial plan to redevelop Kingswood Golf Course into a housing estate. Infuriated locals have teed off at…
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Making a case for $110m stadium
A proposed $110 million-plus boutique sports stadium and events centre in Dandenong is back on the table. Deloitte Australia has been appointed to undertake a…