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Local upgrades on the waiting list
Doveton locals have questioned when they can expect the Doveton Pool in the Park Master Plan to be implemented and when the upgrades to the…
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Plan for climate crises
As the highest temperature was recorded on the planet just last week, Greater Dandenong Council is set to embark on a climate emergency management report…
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Cheers for tree protection
The much-debated tree protection law has passed in front of cheering supporters at a Greater Dandenong Council council meeting. It means locals will require a…
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Wellsprings runners dig deep
Members of a Dandenong-based charity made huge strides at the Run Melbourne fundraiser on Sunday 16 July. Wellsprings for Women runners Robyn, Samar, Rowena, Sophea,…
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Pokies harm-reduction reforms welcomed
New-announced measures to reduce pokies harm have been welcomed by the Alliance for Gambling Reform. Premier Daniel Andrews on 16 July announced mandatory pre-commitment limits…
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‘Cowards’ destroy top gym
A popular mixed-martial arts gym in Dandenong South has been destroyed in what police suspect was a “targeted” and “deliberate” arson attack. Police say that…
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Burglar batters, mocks ex-workmate
A disgruntled ex-employee twice broke into his former workplace in Springvale, stealing the boss’s ute and severely beating a worker with a cricket bat, a…
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Home loan fraudster jailed
A purported mortgage broker in Dandenong whose home loan schemes defrauded $369,000 from vulnerable families has been jailed. Surendrakumar Thurairatnam, 49, of Lynbrook, pleaded guilty…
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Plan to boost tree stocks
Casey Council has unveiled a draft strategy to boost the region’s sub-average amount of tree canopy. The council area is home to an estimated 646,544…
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Pensioner jailed for crop
A father of nine has been jailed after growing 170 cannabis plants in his family home during Covid financial stress. Vien Van Ky, 50, of…
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Springvale pokies venue faces charges
Sandown Greyhounds pokies venue’s operator faces potential fines of up to $80,770 after being charged with allegedly allowing illegal payouts from its machines. Greyhounds Promotions…
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‘Vigorous’ weed causes park shutdown
Namatjira Park in Clayton South will be partly closed after the discovery of a large weed infestation in the waterway. Heavy works will be undertaken…
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