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Immigration offices set to close
By Casey Neill Dandenong’s immigration office will close in October. The Department of Immigration and Border Protection confirmed the move following weeks of speculation and…
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Dandenong steals jobs from China
By Casey Neill A golf buggy builder is bailing on China and Sydney and swinging into Dandenong, bringing almost 200 jobs with it. Concourse Golf…
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Market reaches out to the world
By Casey Neill Chef Tim Holland describes Dandenong Market as “a very real market”. “There’s great stories behind all the traders,” he said. “You feel…
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Warrant issued for arrest
Chantelle Sullivan is wanted over theft and failing to appear in court. Police are appealing for public help to find the 26-year-old. A warrant has…
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Court wanted for court
Police are appealing for public help to find wanted man Julian Court. A warrant has been issued for the 45-year-old’s arrest in relation to theft,…
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Scout leader stabbed in raid
By Casey Neill A would-be thief stabbed, punched and kicked a female Scout leader who was alone in the Noble Park Scout Hall, police allege.…
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Plea for Esther
By Casey Neill A mother pleading for information about her missing daughter said she last heard from her on Mother’s Day. Margaret Royal said her…
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Sleeping man groped on train
By Cam Lucadou-Wells A man awoke on a late-night train to find himself being groped down his underpants by a stranger, Dandenong Magistrates’ Court heard.…
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All they need is love
By Casey Neill Basketball is protecting and transforming at-risk Dandenong youths through a new African team. The Black Rhino players received their jerseys at Dandenong…
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Burger day is going to be a mouthfull
Sushi, schnitzel and cupcakes aren’t the standard burger buns. But Dandenong Market traders are getting creative to mark National Burger Day. The Sunday 28 May…
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Christian Brothers victim guilty of child porn hoard
By Cam Lucadou-Wells A man who said he was a victim of a notorious Christian Brothers paedophile has pleaded guilty to possessing nearly 60,000 images…
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Caring spreads the blanket of warmth
A Dandenong business is collecting blankets to help homeless people keep warm this winter. Le Pine Funerals is calling on the community to show its…