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Policing’s mental toll remembered
As Blue Ribbon Day (29 September) fast approaches, a former Joint Counter Terrorism officer has called for respect and awareness of the police force’s struggles,…
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Thomas St precinct naming delayed
The future name for what’s been known as the Afghan Bazaar precinct in Thomas Street Dandenong is still months away from resolution. After months of…
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Cash ‘game-changer’ for retirement villagers
Retirement village residents are being unfairly locked out of reverse mortgages, says Dandenong man Bob Barrett. Mr Barrett is calling for state law reform or…
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Casey’s surplus dips, but debt-free future ahead
The City of Casey has posted a $139.7 million surplus for 2024/25, down almost 18 per cent on last year, with councillors saying the municipality…
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Police seek info on BMW shooting
Police are appealing for public assistance in their investigation into a non-fatal shooting last year. Southern Metro Region Crime Squad detectives say several shots were…
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Business as usual but crime frustration grows
Days after the burglary incident at an IGA in Narre Warren North, its staff and nearby businesses are pushing ahead with business as usual. On…
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UPDATE: Berwick-Dandenong trains resume after emergency incident
Train services have resumed on the Pakenham Line between Dandenong and Berwick after an emergency services incident in Dandenong South about 6am this morning (19…
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$200K lottery win in Dandenong
A Dandenong woman has claimed a $200,000 Lucky Lotteries win on Thursday 18 September. She scored the first-prize ‘mega jackpot’ win on a free ticket…
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Two face court for murder after ‘amazing person’ shot
Two men accused of killing a much-loved 26-year-old man in an allegedly targeted attack have faced court, one with an injured wrist and another withdrawing…
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Foster-carer who’s a singular force for good
A single male foster carer in Doveton has had his doors open for children and teenagers in need of a safe and stable home since…
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RSL surprised by vanished Lone Pine
A significant Lone Pine tree tracing back to the Gallipoli 1915 military campaign has been removed by Greater Dandenong Council. The tree in a council-owned…
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Drug-debt enforcer avoids deportation
A man who bundled an alleged drug-debtee into a car in Cranbourne and demanded $1000 from parents for his safe release has seemingly avoided deportation.…