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Hazaras open their hearts with $150K cheque
They are survivors of war … so when they heard about the devastation of the bushfires it struck a chord with the ethnic Hazara community.…
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Award-winning Australia Day festival returns
The award-winning Greater Dandenong Australia Day Festival is back in 2020. Now in its 59th year, the Australia Day event at Dandenong Park is a…
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Car seat check keeps precious cargo safe
Free, expert child car seat fittings and safety checks are coming to a location near you. It’s part of the State Government’s Safe Seats, Safe…
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All aboard the safety train
Train commuters in Dandenong will notice more authorised officers and staff, as Metro launches a new campaign to crack down on risky behaviour around trains.…
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Delights at market nights
Forget travelling to the city for a family-friendly market experience; Melbourne’s newest night market is right in our backyards. Perennial favourite Dandenong Market is throwing…
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Speeding driver gets court
A P plate driver will face court after being picked up speeding past an unmarked police car. On Saturday 11 January, Greater Dandenong Highway Patrol…
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Care needed in smoky conditions
As thick smoke haze continues to blanket Victoria, motorists are being reminded to exercise caution on the roads. The smoke has reduced visibility across the…
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Happiness Project makes for smooth transition
The transition to high school is often fraught with anxiety. Students worry about making friends, getting lost, navigating a hectic timetable and of course, the…
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Recipe for ’justice’
PERSON OF THE YEAR “They are going to be held to account. We will get justice”. Those are the determined words of business owner Ian…
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Man alleged to threat AFP officer, charged
A Dandenong man who allegedly threatened, offended and harassed an officer from the Australian Federal Police (AFP) could face nine years imprisonment if convicted. The…
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New station a step closer
A “cutting-edge” new ambulance branch in Dandenong is set to make a big difference for Dandenong paramedics, who are currently operating from a nearby CFA…
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Red Roo jumps to world stage
The all-conquering Red Roo Sports basketball club is set to leap from Dandenong to a world tournament in Florida USA. The only catch is funding…