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Church vehicle and trailer containing donations stolen
The St Mary’s Catholic Parish in Dandenong has been dealt a crushing blow after their food donation van was stolen, dumped and declared a write-off.…
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Last restrictions lift for Victoria
Nearly all remaining restrictions will be lifted in Victoria for fully vaccinated people from 11.59pm tonight, with Victoria set to hit the 90 per cent…
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Climate innovation win
City of Greater Dandenong has taken out a national local-government award for its climate change self-assessment tool. The council’s first-of-a-kind tool won the Innovation category…
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Covid vax: Dandenong 3175 lags
Covid-19 vaccination rates in the Dandenong postcode continue to lag behind the rest of the council area. Less than 80 per cent of residents 12-and-over…
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‘Elaborate’ dope crop seized
Police seized more than 100 cannabis plants during a raid in Endeavour Hills. SD3 Divisional Response Unit members found the “elaborate” hydroponic cannabis crop at…
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Charity food bus stolen
Two people have been arrested after allegedly stealing a church bus containing $1000 of food donations. The bus, with its food for those in need,…
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Parenting centre’s new look
New designs have been unveiled for the expanding Noble Park Early Parenting Centre. The 53 Thomas Street centre’s upgraded exterior, native gardens and internal fit-outs…
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Man charged after Dandenong stabbing
A man has been charged after another man was seriously injured in an alleged stabbing in Orgill Street, Dandenong. Police say that the two men…
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Interfaith founder awarded
A “no nonsense” founding member of Greater Dandenong’s ground-breaking interfaith network has been recognised at the 2021 Victorian Senior of the Year Awards. Agnes Kean,…
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Crime grants ’joke’
I Cook Foods director Ian Cook has labelled a crime-prevention fund in Greater Dandenong as a “sick joke”. Last week, the State’s Crime Prevention Minister…
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Covid-19: active cases rise
Active Covid cases in Greater Dandenong are rising again despite the fully-vaxxed rate topping 80 per cent. In the past five days, there’s been a…
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Somyurek ’kept away’ from council
South Eastern Metro MP Adem Somyurek denied directing staffers to assist in the 2020 Greater Dandenong Council elections. “No. I was Local Government Minister. I…