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Family violence breaches surge
Covid-related fines have featured for the first time in Greater Dandenong’s latest official crime statistics. In the year up to 30 June 2020, there were…
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Covid-19: Testing push in hotspots
Greater Dandenong is the state’s Covid hotspot – with three residents among Victoria’s 15 new cases in the past 24 hours. In a further push…
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Prayer of hope
So when we are frightened, worried for our loved ones and world, helpless and confused, we turn to each other for comfort. The strong must…
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Four evacuated from Springvale fire
Four people were evacuated without injury from a unit fire on Princes Highway, Springvale. Fire Rescue Victoria fireys were called to reports of toxic smoke…
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Council election: 67 candidates vie for seats
At least three new faces will be elected from a bumper field of 67 candidates at the close of nominations for the Greater Dandenong Council…
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Cr Brown out of election race
Councillor Peter Brown’s Supreme Court bid to be allowed to stand in October’s council election has failed. In a hastily-convened Zoom hearing, Supreme Court Justice…
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‘Safe place’ upgrades
Three multicultural community groups in Greater Dandenong have received more than $390,000 in State grants to upgrade their facilities. Sruthi Laya Kendra received a $250,000…
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‘Dangerous’ riders charged
Two motorcyclists have been charged over alleged high-speed, dangerous riding in Dandenong. Police say that two motorbikes were observed ridden on the wrong side of…
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Doveton fire ‘suspicious’
Police are investigating a suspicious fire to a home’s backyard fence in Doveton on Wednesday 9 September. The fence adjoins parkland on Power Road between…
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Brown’s nomination blocked
A Greater Dandenong councillor has been sensationally ruled ineligible from standing in October’s council election. Peter Brown has launched an 11th hour bid in the…
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Fruit tycoon ‘shoots for the stars’
MarketFresh Place managing director Stephen Fanous says he has time and energy to make a positive change on Greater Dandenong Council. He is locked in…
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Friendly face for mean streets
A $100,000 State grant to complete Hemmings Street shopping strip’s upgrade is the latest step towards solving the entrenched crime spot. Meanwhile the State Government…
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