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Teen charged following crime spree across southern suburbs
Police have arrested a 13-year-old Casey boy following a series of home invasions and aggravated burglaries across the southern suburbs of Melbourne in May. Police…
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Kicking goals: Hope Gibson’s rise through junior footy ranks
At just 14 years old, Hope Gibson of Hampton Park is already making her mark in the world of Australian rules football. A proud Year…
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Fire destroys Dandenong South factory
A factory has been destroyed in a blaze that released thick black smoke in Dandenong South last Friday 23 May. Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) firefighters…
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Accused hit-run driver bailed due to lack of evidence
A man charged over an alleged hit-run crash in Noble Park on Thursday 22 May has been bailed due to a lack of evidence that…
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10 servos robbed in 3 hours by machete gang
Robbers armed with a machete have targeted 10 servos in three hours on the night of Tuesday 20 May, police say. Southern Metro Crime Squad…
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Dandy bus services ‘neglected’ in state budget
A Dandenong-based community campaign hs expressed disappointment over a lack of funding in the 2025-’26 State Budget for improved bus services in Dandenong. This comes…
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Sign ‘standoff’ over level-crossing closure
Large protest signs from Dandenong South businesses have been removed as a State Government’s Progress Street level-crossing closure project nears completion One of the boards…
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Keysborough hub takes shape
Politicians have had a works tour of Greater Dandenong Council’s newest community hub in Keysborough, which is set to open this year. Soon to be…
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Motorbike retailer collapses
Retailing giant Peter Stevens Motorcycles has collapsed, but there are high hopes of finding a new owner. Three voluntary administrators have been appointed for the…
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$12m lifeline for Dandenong co-op
A key First Nations health and wellbeing organisation has secured its first infrastructure funding in more than 30 years in the 2025 State Budget. The…
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Pair charged after motorcylist seriously injured in alleged hit-run in Noble Park
A man and a woman have been charged after a motorcyclist was struck by a car allegedly running a red light during a ‘race’ in…
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Police ‘missed opportunity’ before family-violence fatality: Coroner
A Noble Park woman was fatally stabbed to death by her partner after a “missed opportunity” to charge the man over previous violence against her,…