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Unique cultures unite
Colourful costumes and friendly smiles filled Harmony Square in Dandenong on Wednesday 22 March. The Harmony Festival: Everyone’s Welcome event marked Cultural Diversity Week and…
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Affordable rentals disappear
Affordable rentals are now in even shorter supply for low income tenants across Greater Dandenong new figures show. Department of Human Services rental data shows…
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Trial for girl’s death
A Dandenong man charged over a girl’s death in South Australia will stand trial in May. Shujaat Bahrami, 40, received the news at a hearing…
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Two men hit in drive-by rampage
By Cam Lucadou-Wells A woman has been bailed after being accused of deliberately running down two men during a repeated series of drive-bys in a…
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Circus on the big stage
The latest Circus Oz show made its world debut in Dandenong. Model Citizens hit the Drum Theatre stage on Friday 24 and Saturday 25 March.…
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United stand against bullying
Noble Park Secondary College students united against bullying and violence. They spelled out the school’s initials and held up signage with the message “bullying –…
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Top high rise apartments
By Casey Neill A $60 million apartment block is coming to central Dandenong. Places Victoria has signed a development agreement with Orion International Group for…
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Teens, young adults build skills, confidence
By Casey Neill A simple shipping container is giving struggling students a leg-up and informing the community. Eighteen students aged 15 to 27 are carrying…
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Factory strike enters second month
By Casey Neill Workers at Fletcher Insulation in Dandenong have notched up more than a month on strike. Australian Workers’ Union’s Victorian secretary Ben Davis…
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Wanted man
Anthony Scott is wanted over a firearms incident and is believed to frequent Dandenong. Police are appealing for public help to find the 31-year-old. A…
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Their number is up, says cops
Disqualified drivers beware – Greater Dandenong police have you in their sights. The same goes for unlicensed drivers and those with unregistered vehicles, outstanding warrants…
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Honour for pillars of harmony
Greater Dandenong contributors to multiculturalism were recognised with Diversity Week awards. Isaacs MP Mark Dreyfus handed out the annual certificates on Thursday 16 March. Springvale…











