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Problem gambler jailed over $114K stolen groceries
A Springvale problem gambler has been jailed after being found with more than $114,000 of stolen groceries from a shoplifting racket and a commercial quantity…
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Lib’s business record under fire
Liberal candidate Zahid Safi has conceded his paperwork had been “out-of-date” after questions were raised over his multiple small businesses. The Age reported Safi owned…
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Arrests made in relation to Luxury CBD ram raids
Following a string of ram-raid robberies across the CBD across March-April, Melbourne Crime Investigation Unit detectives have executed a series of search warrants and performed…
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Early voters pack Dandenong booths
Early voters rocked up at the Dandenong Stadium in a strong turnout to cast their votes in the Bruce electorate. Elderly individuals – a majority…
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Local leaders call for justice
Outraged and heartbroken, protesters from east and west united at Nicholson Street on April 22, demanding justice after the fatal police shooting of a homeless…
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More federal funds flow: ALP pours $4m into multicultural centre
The ALP has announced $4 million for a new multicultural community centre in Dandenong South, if the Government is re-elected. The Santhom Community Hub and…
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UPDATED – Funding pledges for the South East
As the Labor and Liberal parties desperately try to win votes in the South-East, they have promised funding to a swathe of community groups, sports…
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ALP pledges $5m for Dandenong Hospital ICU upgrade
Labor has pledged $5 million to upgrade Dandenong Hospital’s intensive care unit (ICU). The project would modernise the current 14-bed ICU, with larger patient cubicles,…
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Ram-raiders target Noble Park Nth servo
Thieves have stolen cigarettes during a ram-raid of a service station in Noble Park North early on Sunday 20 April. Greater Dandenong CIU detectives say…
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Candidate Cr files ‘bullying’ complaint
Greens councillor and federal candidate Rhonda Garad has filed a complaint to WorkSafe against Greater Dandenong Council and its chief executive. Garad, who is on…
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Climate alliance dumped
A local green group has labelled Greater Dandenong Council as a “laughing stock” after the council voted to depart a regional climate-change coalition. The council…
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Name drops, heat rises on Afghan Bazaar
In a sudden about-face, Greater Dandenong councillors have voted to temporarily cease the Afghan Bazaar marketing term for a popular retail precinct in Thomas Street…