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Fight over ‘divisive’ Afghan Bazaar change
Afghan community organisations have expressed a furious backlash against a controversial petition to rename Afghan Bazaar precinct in Thomas Street, Dandenong. In a collective letter…
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Noble Park man charged with FPO offence
A Noble Park man has been charged with failing to surrender a gun after being served with a Firearm Prohibition Order last Thursday 6 February.…
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Oceania Glass collapses, manufacturers at ‘crossroads’
A 169-year-old glass manufacturer based in Dandenong South has collapsed after warning of the impact of cheap imports being dumped in Australia. Oceania Glass –…
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Pokemon card stealing-spree hits home
A trading card game (TCG) outlet in Eumemmerring has been ransacked during a reported Melbourne-wide burglary spree targeting Pokemon cards. Ozzie Collectables’ front automatic glass…
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Pair charged after alleged armed robberies, police pursuit
A Doveton man and a Cranbourne West man have been charged over a pair of alleged armed robberies at tobacco shops on Tuesday 4 February.…
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Polarising ban on shaky ground
With the first term of school back in action, the social media ban for those under the age of 16 looms ever closer. Although stated…
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Celebrating creativity, culture and community
The opening weekend of the Asia TOPA festival is set to take place in Bunjil Place, complete with premiere performances and an exciting, family-friendly day…
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Triple-storey homes at ex-cop shop
Seven multi-storey homes have been approved on the former police station site in Noble Park. Greater Dandenong Council’s planners gave the tick to the proposed…
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Carjacker jailed after violent spree
A man with an imitation gun who went on a violent, drug-fuelled afternoon of carjacking and theft in Noble Park’s CBD has been jailed. Josh…
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Push for ‘transparent’ council briefings
A motion to investigate opening councillors briefing sessions to the public was set to spark debate at Greater Dandenong Council. Councillor Rhonda Garad, who was…
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Shed fire sparks smoke warning
Fire crews contained a blaze in a back shed at Endeavour Hills on Thursday 6 February. Callers to triple-0 reported a structure and a tree…
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Cashless parking opposed
City of Greater Dandenong’s proposal to install cashless parking meters is not on the money, according to councillors Bob Milkovic and Rhonda Garad. The pair…
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