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Accused Jag thief bailed
A Pakenham man with two phones has argued he wasn’t carrying a “pinging” phone that linked him to an aggravated burglary and two car thefts.…
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South East Leisure director withdraws
Days after being selected, a would-be director at Greater Dandenong Council’s new $2-million leisure-centre company has withdrawn from the job. Domenic Isola – a former…
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Pair charged over Farrell ‘murder’
Two men have been charged after the suspected remains of Doveton man Brendon Farrell were found by police in Noble Park. Missing Persons Squad detectives…
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Wrong-way driver blows 0.173
A drink-driver has allegedly driven on the wrong side of Princes Highway Dandenong, narrowly missing police officers at a roadblock. Police in a marked car…
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Trucks create heavy burden
Residents say they are being trapped on side-streets due to a mounting convoy of trucks along Chapel Road, Keysborough. Theories abound as to why. Truckies…
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Fatal fire at apartments
Police detectives are investigating a fatal fire in an apartment building in Dandenong. Emergency services discovered a body at the blaze on McCrae Street about…
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Golf course housing showdown
A public hearing has been set for a controversial plan to redevelop Kingswood Golf Course into a housing estate. Infuriated locals have teed off at…
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Making a case for $110m stadium
A proposed $110 million-plus boutique sports stadium and events centre in Dandenong is back on the table. Deloitte Australia has been appointed to undertake a…
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Letter to the editor: A step backwards for the arts
Dear Editor, The proposed sale of the Walker Street Gallery by Greater Dandenong Council is short-sighted. It shows a lack of vision and I will…
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Hallam ‘change-maker’ gifts $140k of PPE
A Hallam-based business has made a stunning donation of masks and sanitisers to Greater Dandenong’s Covid material-relief drive. Charming Woods, which produces skin-care brand Dermalume,…
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Salvos hub set for 2022 opening
Works have started on The Salvation Army’s $13.5 million community hub in central Dandenong. The centre at George and Cadle streets will feature a worship…
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Council won’t ‘impose’ townhouse road safety
Greater Dandenong Council has stated it will not “impose itself” in response to safety concerns over the controversial siting of townhouses in Keysborough. The council…
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