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Gaming Minister defends ‘robust’ pokies trial
Gaming Minister Enver Erdogan has defended the State Government’s ”robust” pokies-card trial set to begin in Greater Dandenong in September. The trial of mandatory carded-play…
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Crime, not a social issue; police confront family violence in Casey
The City of Casey has been identified as Victoria’s family violence hotspot, with police revealing nearly 7000 incidents recorded so far this year, the highest…
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Nightmares in motion
Victoria Police say stolen cars are no longer just about theft — they’re increasingly a public safety crisis. “Stolen vehicles pose a significant risk to…
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Ideas sought for economic growth
Future prosperity in Greater Dandenong’s business and activity centres is open for comment. Greater Dandenong Council is inviting the community to help develop its Economy…
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Where lives are transformed
The quiet, unassuming town of Nyora is one of the last places you’d expect to find men of all ages turning their lives around. Just…
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Withdrawal denied: Dandenong backs pokies trial
Greater Dandenong councillors will continue backing the State Government’s pokies-card trial after an intense debate on 25 August. A 4-2 majority voted against Cr Rhonda…
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198km/h L-plater’s motorbike impounded
A learner motorcyclist has beeen allegedly detected at 198 km/h in an 80 zone by police on Westall Road Extension. Greater Dandenong Highway Patrol police…
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Dandenong teens arrested after alleged car-damage spree
Three Dandenong teenagers have been arrested after they were caught damaging cars in Hampton Park overnight. Police were called to reports of teens smashing the…
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Lessons for local leaders
Spots are open for a free development course for South East community leaders next month. The Future Impact Community Leadership program is delivered by Leadership…
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Payne fires up debate on incinerators
A South East MP is seeking to reignite debate on the growing role of waste-to-energy incinerators in Victoria, including in Dandenong South. This week, Legalise…
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Developer donates home for homeless
Dandenong South-based Alapont Development has donated a brand-new house in Pakenham to homelessness agency WAYSS for families in need. This is a partnership between the…
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Alliance withdraws support for pokies-card trial
A leading gambling-reform body has withdrawn support for a State Government trial of poker machine carded play in Greater Dandenong. The Alliance for Gambling Reform…
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