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Why Viv’s Place was needed for Dandenong
Key stakeholders have expressed their endorsement of the recently established Viv’s Place in Dandenong. The facility was officially opened on Friday 13 May with state…
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National Sorry Day
Today is National Sorry Day. Every year on 26 May, National Sorry Day remembers and acknowledges the mistreatment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people…
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Casey closes car park to counter ‘anti-social behaviour’
The Joan Phillips Reserve car park, located on Hallam North Road in Endeavour Hills, will be permanently closed in early June, to counter anti-social and…
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Teen charged with stabbing
A 15-year-old girl has been charged over the alleged stabbing of a man on Cheltenham Road, Dandenong. Police say the man was out walking when…
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Man charged with digeridoo assault
A Dandenong North man has been charged with assaulting another man with a digeridoo outside the AFL Dreamtime at the ‘G match on Saturday 21…
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Hair salon allegedly underpays visa worker: FWO
An operator of hair and beauty salons in Dandenong and Springvale has been accused of underpaying a temporary visa worker. Shree Hari Kishan Pty Ltd…
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Waste plant’s mixed response
Greater Dandenong Council has sent out mixed messages after a waste-to-energy plant in Dandenong South has moved a step closer. The council has opposed the…
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Wellsprings addressing racism
A Dandenong women’s organisation is using drama to promote inclusivity and condemn discrimination. Wellsprings for Women – in conjunction with Living Learning Pakenham – will…
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Storm saviours go full ‘Monty’
Emergency volunteers – and a canine mascot – were out in a blaze of orange for SES WOW Day. Celebrating the SES Wear Orange Wednesday…
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Safer turns on Springvale Rd
New traffic signals and crossings have been installed as part of the State-funded $3.9 million upgrade of two notorious Springvale Road intersections. The project included…
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Contribute to Red Shield Appeal
The Salvation Army Australia is calling on the local community to get involved in this year’s Red Shield Appeal. All funds raised locally will stay…
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Jail for Dingley deadly drive
An L-plate driver has been jailed after a 53-year-old man was thrown off his car and dragged for 80 metres in Dingley Village just before…