News
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Candidates make their pitch
The Journal contacted all candidates who nominated for a Greater Dandenong Council seat ahead of the Saturday 22 October local government elections. We asked them…
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Back onside after machete attack
By Cam Lucadou-Wells Nelly Yoa’s inspirational tale is about to hit small and big screens worldwide. The Dandenong man is the subject of the short…
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Off-the-cuff arrest
By Casey Neill “Keep doing what you’re doing,” says police chief… Noble Park man Aaron Yates earned an official police thank-you for helping with an…
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Candidate hit by hate text
By Casey Neill A Greater Dandenong Council candidate has been told to “go back to your s***** country” in a shocking text message. Gagandeep Singh,…
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Thought bubble gives police booze-busting scheme
By Casey Neill Swapping fines for treatment has transformed lives and earned two police officers Divisional Commendations. The Dandenong-based Alcohol Diversion Program has engaged 39…
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On the route to more jobs
By Casey Neill A new bus service could cut unemployment and boost business in Dandenong South. Dandenong MP Gabrielle Williams announced the route 890 would…
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Life comes back to the city
By Casey Neill Greater Dandenong in an apt name for a municipality that’s getting better and better. From Springvale to Noble Park, Dandenong to Keysborough…
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Light shines on traffic cameras
By Casey Neill Driver behaviour and not a dodgy light sequence are to blame for red light camera fines at a Keysborough intersection, according to…
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Squared away
By Casey Neill Nabbing more than 400 criminals in 15 months earned Sergeant Hafiz Mayar and his team a Divisional Commendation. The Greater Dandenong Response…
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Hate won’t stop Muslim forum
By Cam Lucadou-Wells An organiser says a stream of hate mail will not deter a region-first forum to combat Islamophobia in Dandenong this month. Casey-based…
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Student circle sets record
By Casey Neill Yarraman Oaks Primary holds an Australian record. The Noble Park school launched a month-long health focus at its Walktober Fun Fest on…
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Fruit stall stays in the family
By Casey Neill Danny Luppino has been a Dandenong Market fixture for 54 years. And the Italian-born 74-year-old wouldn’t have it any other way. “I…