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$30K-plus thefts from electronics shop
Police are seeking a man over $30,000-plus of electronics stolen from a Mulgrave business. The electronics business on Dunlop Road was allegedly targeted twice by…
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Council chaos: security called on ex-councillor
A “humiliated” Greater Dandenong former councillor Maria Sampey has demanded a public apology after a chaotic dispute during a council meeting. The 26 April meeting…
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Comanchero boss charged with murder
A boss of the Comanchero outlaw motorcycle gang has been arrested and charged with murder over the fatal shooting of Mitat Rasimi in Dandenong in…
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Labor campaigning for Hotham
Hotham MP Clare O’Neil’s campaign was in overdrive on the evening of Wednesday 27 April as she chases election for the seat for a fourth…
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Truckie killed by falling gate
A 59-year-old truck driver has died after being crushed by a falling gate at a Dandenong South depot. WorkSafe is investigating the incident at Membrey’s…
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Artist eyeing growth
Dandenong-based artist Shane Vandort looks me in the eye and shakes my hand as we sit down to chat about his fledgling career. That seemingly…
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Man four times legal limit
A man driving more than four times the legal alcohol limit has been nabbed in Bangholme. At about 8pm, police patrolling Eastlink were overtaken by…
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Mixed support for asylum seekers
Some federal election candidates in Hotham have shown support for the Back Your Neighbour asylum-seeker campaign, while others shied away. Greens candidate Louisa Willoughby said…
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Devastated Cr’s family urges support for hospital
In her darkest hour, a Greater Dandenong councillor and her family are urging support for an annual fundraiser for Monash Children’s Hospital. On Easter Sunday,…
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’It’s time’ for bold ALP policy: refugee advocate
A long-time Labor member and refugee advocate has urged his party to take a more compassionate stand. Wicki Wickramasingham has backed the ALP’s pledge to…
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Doveton pool plans afloat
The City of Casey is calling on the State and Federal Governments to “come on a journey” with it to upgrade and maintain the Doveton…
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Iraq veteran honours Anzac legacy
Monday 25 April presents us all with an opportunity to reflect and pay our respects to those who have served to defend our country on…