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Police shooting charges
Police charged another man over an incident where an officer fired a shot at a car in Dandenong. On Friday 15 June, Greater Dandenong CIU…
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Reserve name shame
By Casey Neill Naming a Dandenong South reserve after a developer is “a completely out of touch idea” according to Councillor Matthew Kirwan. His colleagues…
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Bus boost locks in jobs
By Casey Neill A new hybrid bus fleet will be built in Dandenong. The State Government announced the vehicles would run in Wyndham, Oakleigh and…
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No apology here
By Casey Neill An independent investigation has found Councillor Angela Long should apologise to colleague Tim Dark over her claim he was “opposing anything that’s…
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Hurdle for RSL pokies plan
By Casey Neill A Dandenong RSL plan for 11 new pokies attracted opposition from Greater Dandenong Council. At their Tuesday 12 June meeting, councillors unanimously…
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Budget boost for Friends
By Casey Neill Greater Dandenong Council’s budget is locked in for the next year, with two changes from its proposed financial plan. The average ratepayer…
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Warming winter fun for all
A free winter family fun day will celebrate the chilly season in the warmth of Dandenong Plaza. The event will run from 11am to 3pm…
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Welders join the fold
By Casey Neill A new workplace training program could solve the region’s skills shortage. Hilton Manufacturing in Dandenong South applauded the first six graduates from…
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Dandy’s oustanding debt
Greater Dandenong residents owe the Sheriff’s Office more than $86 million. The municipality places fifth in the state for outstanding fines. Sheriff’s Office figures released…
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Crime rate keeps dropping
By Casey Neill Crime dropped 10 per cent in Greater Dandenong over the past 12 months, latest figures show. The Crime Statistics Agency released the…
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City of many options
Greater Dandenong will stay the City of Opportunity. But the council will use City of Celebration when promoting the city’s many festivals and events. In…
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Found photo sparks a search
A Good Samaritan is trying to find the owner of a photograph. Michael Pond found the snap on the floor at Waverley Gardens Shopping Centre…