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Libraries, art venues set to reopen
Greater Dandenong’s aquatic centres, libraries, art galleries and customer service centres have begun re-opening under the state’s Covid-safe road map. Visitors 16 and over are…
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Covid rates waiver despite $9.6m hit
Greater Dandenong Council will waive interest on late rates payments in its latest Covid relief measure, despite taking a massive revenue hit due to the…
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Developers pay more for open space
Residential and commercial developers are set to pay more towards public open space under proposed changes by Greater Dandenong Council. The open-space contribution rates would…
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SES Hilux break-in
A set of overalls have been stolen from an VICSES vehicle parked at a hotel car park in Eumemmerring. The white Toyota Hilux was damaged…
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Legal service rebranded
A community legal service has announced a new name and logo reflecting its reach into the South East. At its online AGM on 4 November,…
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Cranbourne train track ahead of schedule
The Victorian state government has announced the completion of a second train track between Cranbourne and Dandenong is almost a year ahead of schedule. Premier…
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Man charged after aerial pursuit
An 18-year-old man in an allegedly stolen ute has been arrested after an Air Wing chase through the South East. The man stole the Ford…
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Belvedere Covid deaths rise
The Covid toll continues to mount at Belvedere Aged Care in Noble Park. A further two residents had reportedly died with Covid, according to a…
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Stories of courage, diversity
Tales of resilience and courage from immigrant women trailblazers are needed for a unique local history project. The Dandenong-based agency Wellsprings for Women has appointed…
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Mate’s point-blank murder
A 22-year-old Dandenong South man has been jailed for up to 24 years after point-blank shooting dead a childhood friend in Springvale. Paguir Pan pleaded…
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Doveton vaxes below 60%
Doveton’s Covid double vax rate lingers at least 20 per cent below Victoria’s average, according to the latest official figures. Less than 60 per cent…
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Premier’s office evacuated
Police are investigating a reported suspicious package at Premier Daniel Andrews’ electorate office in Noble Park. The building was evacuated as a precaution following the…