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Courting a ’smart on crime’ approach
Drug Court House is far removed from the court rooms at the nearby Dandenong Magistrates’ Court. The offices on Lonsdale Street Dandenong glow with photos…
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’Welcome to Drug Court’
“Welcome to Drug Court – we look forward to working with you for the next 12-24 months.” Magistrate Gerard Bryant looks into the eyes of…
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Young leader Guided to top award
After twelve months of toil and leadership, Somayeh has become the first at Dandenong West Primary School to earn Girl Guides’ top junior award. The…
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Refugees serving their new home
Role-model refugees who are helping others were celebrated in an uplifting award ceremony at Springvale Town Hall. At the Friends of Refugees charity’s recognition awards…
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Local crime rate defies state trend
The official crime rate continues to drop in Greater Dandenong – though robberies and property crimes are on the rise. Criminal offences fell by 3…
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A-League bid remains on table
Greater Dandenong chief executive John Bennie has told an event that Dandenong Stadium was still “on the agenda”, despite Team 11’s failed A-League bid last…
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Trio fail in blackmail attempt
A serial criminal, with two mates, has lured his uncle electrician to a Dandenong North unit in an attempt to blackmail him, the County Court…
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Soccer brawl: Thunder denies blame
Dandenong Thunder has denied claims that its fans were involved in a violent brawl at a Victorian Premier League soccer match in Altona North. Football…
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Minister sides with Rosie Batty
Family violence prevention minister Gabrielle Williams says she’s disappointed by remarks attributed to unionist John Setka. At a national executive meeting, Mr Setka had allegedly…
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Car stolen in agg burg
A family’s car has been stolen from their driveway during an aggravated burglary in Springvale South. Burglars broke-in through an unlocked side-door, taking the car…
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KFC carjacking attempt: charges laid
A 32-year-old man has been charged over an alleged carjacking attempt at a KFC outlet’s car park in broad daylight. The man pulled up in…
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Driver dies on the Monash
A driver has been killed after their car collided with a truck on Monash Freeway in Mulgrave. Police say the crash occurred in the outbound…
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