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Food relief boost needed
Families are increasingly struggling to put food on the table and school lunchboxes, says a Dandenong-based charity. In the wake of a State Parliament report…
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Racist attacks blight Dandenong election
A Greater Dandenong council candidate has joined a chorus speaking out against despicable racist abuse while on the hustings in the South East. Zahra Haydar…
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Dark-web identity thief sentenced
A 22-year-old Springvale scammer has been sentenced to jail over a dark-web trade of fake bank accounts using the stolen identity details of up to…
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Recycled water treatment for Lyndhurst estate
Hydroflux has been awarded the contract to design, build and operate a new water recycling plant in Lyndhurst. Using Australian-first technology, the plant will treat…
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Giant drug haul alleged after Springvale Sth home raid
Three people have been arrested and large amounts of drugs and cash seized during a police raid of a Springvale South home on Thursday 7…
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Half-finished upgrade subject to funding
Emerson School is experiencing exciting times, with continuing progress of its first large-scale building upgrade since opening in 1973. The four-stage building modernisation program is…
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Merc impounded for alleged speeding in school zone
A Springvale South suspended driver’s Mercedes was impounded after speeding up to 76 km/h in a school zone. Police detected the car speeding in the…
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Five in favour of in-house aged care
A near-majority of Greater Dandenong’s new-elected councillors support retaining council aged care and disability services, according to a survey by ex-mayor Roz Blades. Blades led…
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Monash Health bleeds $329m
A cash-strapped Monash Health has stated that its state-topping $329 million deficit will not impact timely hospital care in the South East. The health service,…
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Medicinal cannabis reform welcomed
Former Greater Dandenong mayor Roz Blades says a State reform for drivers using medicinal cannabis is a “step in the right direction”. Under the new…
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Mayor and deputy roles settled
Greater Dandenong’s next mayor and deputy mayor appears to be settled ahead of the formal election on Monday 18 November. The ALP and long-term councillor…
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Brand new council unveiled
The inaugural meeting of the 11 freshly-elected Greater Dandenong councillors began with a swearing-in ceremony on Wednesday night (13 November). The affirmation ceremony was formally…
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