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Engineer in two different countries
After spending over a decade in engineering in his home country, Afghan refugee Fahim Farhang is on a pathway to replicating his career in Australia.…
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Teens released after pursuit arrests
Ten males have been released “pending further enquiries” after being arrested in Hallam over a cross-town police pursuit early on 25 July. Three men aged…
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Ten arrested after police pursuit
Ten males have been arrested in Hallam after a police pursuit of an allegedly stolen car across Melbourne. The Volkswagen Tiguan, which was travelling in…
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Overdrive of toys
The National Servicemen Association had its annual toy drive at the Dandenong RSL on Saturday 9 July. For the 19th consecutive year, the association has…
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Cambodian Association links examined
The Springvale-based Cambodian Association of Victoria received “substantial grants” from government departments and agencies under ministers allied to the ALP’s Moderate Labor faction, a Operation…
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Increased police presence restores security
Victoria Police have increased numbers around Lonsdale St, Dandenong, in response to community fear Star Journal previously reported that several businesses had their front windows…
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30 years of assistance
A Greater Dandenong organisation assisting the homeless and marginalised is celebrating its 30-year milestone. Cornerstone Contact Centre, based in James St, Dandenong, provides food support…
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What’s On
Men’s Shed Keysborough Men’s Shed is a group based on old-fashioned mateship. It provides a place where men can feel included and safe, and is…
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Dangerous drug-driver rams police
A drugged-up driver who struck two police officers at a McDonald’s drive-through then led police on a “highly dangerous” pursuit through the South East has…
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Minister steps away from Kingswood
Newly-appointed Planning Minister Lizzie Blandthorn has excluded herself from deciding on a controversial redevelopment proposal at Kingswood Golf Course due to a conflict of interest.…
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ALP ‘corruption’ referred to police
Victoria Police should investigate Operation Watts’s corruption allegations against the Labor Party, says the State Opposition. Opposition police spokesperson Brad Battin said he referred the…
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‘Armed robber’ charged after pursuit
A Dandenong man who allegedly held up a driver in Springvale has been arrested after a police pursuit. The 22-year-old, while driving a stolen grey…