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Project hits back at Islamic State
By CAM LUCADOU-WELLS A ’HACKATHON’ project will be set up in Melbourne’s south-east to help deter young Muslims from violent extremism. The area has been…
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Secure spot
By CASEY NEILL THE Ermha team has been running between four buildings on Robinson Street in Dandenong to find space for a meeting, chat to…
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Family arrives with state’s first founders
What\’s In A Name What’s In A Name delves into the fascinating stories and personalities behind some of the city’s best-known street names. This week…
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Man beaten after robbery
A MAN has been punched and kicked and had his phone stolen in a brutal robbery in Springvale. The 19-year-old victim, from Clayton, was walking…
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Overjoyed at overpass plan
A DANDENONG lobby group has welcomed progress on an overpass to cut congestion and save lives. The Journal last week reported that Greater Dandenong CEO…
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Cash bid against violence
CASEY councillors agreed on Tuesday night to push for additional funding for the council’s Challenge Family Violence Prevention Project. The funds are set to dry…
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Mentors fry up for breakfast to mentor future staff
By CASEY NEILL BUSINESSES and future employees connected and shared their stories at a breakfast in Dandenong this month. City of Greater Dandenong’s Youth and…
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Somyurek stands aside
South Eastern Metropolitan Region upper house MP Adem Somyurek has stood aside as minister for small business amid bullying claims. Mr Somyurek is under investigation…
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Petrol thief hunt
A BRAZEN thief who stole a car in Dandenong South has been using it in a spate of petrol drive-offs throughout the state. Police are…
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Deception inquiry
POLICE are seeking to arrest a Noble Park man who is wanted over thefts and deceptions. Joel Anthony, 27, is known to frequent Melbourne CBD,…
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IBAC: Chocolate bunny bill costs principal
By CAM LUCADOU-WELLS A SECOND school principal in Greater Dandenong has been stood down and investigated by the Education Department following revelations about his “banker…
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Showers on the buses
By CASEY NEILL A DANDENONG business is helping to deliver dignity – one shower at a time. Ventura fleet and maintenance general manager Michael Hourn…