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$6 million grant for young carers
Australia’s most vulnerable are grappling with cost of living pressures that are affecting families and the country’s young people. As families seek to minimise costs,…
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Date set for ‘slug gate’ trial
I Cook Foods’ $50 million civil claim against the Victorian Government and Greater Dandenong Council is finally set for trial. The Victorian Supreme Court trial…
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Car kills man and dog
An 87-year-old man and his dog were struck by a car on Tuesday 18 July while reportedly walking at the intersection of Heatherton and Power…
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Fire engulfs Endeavour Hills home
An Endeavour Hills home has been destroyed by fire on Tuesday 18 July. Dozens of firefighters and eight appliances including a ladder platform battled for…
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Inquest calls for train defibs
The Coroners Court of Victoria has recommended the installation of defibrillators on V/Line trains after an inquest into the death of a man at Dandenong…
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Up-and-coming leaders awarded
Dandenong Garden City Plastics’ employee Olumuyiwa Akintola Elliott was named Young Horticulture Leader of the Year at a prestigious industry awards night. Mr Akintola Elliott…
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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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