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Refugee protesters injured after series of alleged attacks
A knife-wielding couple has allegedly attacked a group of refugee protestors outside Bruce MP Julian Hill’s office in Dandenong. According to the protesters, the most…
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MP responds to alleged protest attacks
Bruce MP Julian Hill has spoken out against violence inflicted on refugee protestors camped outside of his office in Dandenong, while also noting complaints about…
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Meet the Greater Dandenong Council candidates – Cleeland Ward
CLEELAND WARD Suburbs: parts of Dandenong, Dandenong West and Dandenong North Sitting councillor: Angela Long (Australian Labor Party), 1997-2005 and 2008-present Other candidates: Rhonda Garad…
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Tree’s days numbered
A towering River Red Gum’s days on the edge of a development site in central Noble Park appear to be numbered. Greater Dandenong Council has…
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Meet the Waratah Ward candidates
WARATAH WARD Suburbs: Doveton, Eumemmering, Hallam and Hampton Park Candidates: Nasser Yawari, Stefan Koomen (Australian Labor Party), Burak Dilbaz, Ezatullah Alam (ALP), Jamel Kaur Singh…
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Mayor Holohan ‘passionate for Dandenong’
OBITUARY Frank Holohan OAM 1937-2024 A larger-than-life former mayor and community stalwart has been remembered for his “unparalleled” impact on Dandenong. Frank Holohan OAM, 86,…
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Hate slurs shock Waratah candidates
Casey Council candidates have called out racist hatred that has marred their election campaigns. Jamel Kaur Singh called for community ‘unity’ after her election sign…
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Grant boost for Nawroz festival
The popular Nawroz Festival has earned itself a whopping $80,000 grant over two years from City of Greater Dandenong. The organising body Victorian Afghan Association…
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Six teens arrested over alleged burglary spree
Six boys have been arrested over a series of alleged aggravated burglaries in Bayside and Glen Eira, police say. A 15-year-old from Wollert, a 17-year-old…
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Tackling crime key for Waratah candidates
As the council election ramps up, candidates from Waratah Ward in the northern-most tip in the City of Casey are voicing their concerns over critical…
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Noble Park North man charged over alleged illegal reptile trade
A Noble Park North man accused of running a cross-border illegal wildlife trade syndicate is facing 565 charges. The 24 year old allegedly used his…
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Dandenong unit destroyed in suspected arson attack
Police are investigating a suspected arson attack on a unit in Olive Street Dandenong on Sunday 22 September. Greater Dandenong CIU detectives say a man…