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Wellsprings runners dig deep
Members of a Dandenong-based charity made huge strides at the Run Melbourne fundraiser on Sunday 16 July. Wellsprings for Women runners Robyn, Samar, Rowena, Sophea,…
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Pokies harm-reduction reforms welcomed
New-announced measures to reduce pokies harm have been welcomed by the Alliance for Gambling Reform. Premier Daniel Andrews on 16 July announced mandatory pre-commitment limits…
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‘Cowards’ destroy top gym
A popular mixed-martial arts gym in Dandenong South has been destroyed in what police suspect was a “targeted” and “deliberate” arson attack. Police say that…
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Burglar batters, mocks ex-workmate
A disgruntled ex-employee twice broke into his former workplace in Springvale, stealing the boss’s ute and severely beating a worker with a cricket bat, a…
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Home loan fraudster jailed
A purported mortgage broker in Dandenong whose home loan schemes defrauded $369,000 from vulnerable families has been jailed. Surendrakumar Thurairatnam, 49, of Lynbrook, pleaded guilty…
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Plan to boost tree stocks
Casey Council has unveiled a draft strategy to boost the region’s sub-average amount of tree canopy. The council area is home to an estimated 646,544…
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Pensioner jailed for crop
A father of nine has been jailed after growing 170 cannabis plants in his family home during Covid financial stress. Vien Van Ky, 50, of…
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Springvale pokies venue faces charges
Sandown Greyhounds pokies venue’s operator faces potential fines of up to $80,770 after being charged with allegedly allowing illegal payouts from its machines. Greyhounds Promotions…
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‘Vigorous’ weed causes park shutdown
Namatjira Park in Clayton South will be partly closed after the discovery of a large weed infestation in the waterway. Heavy works will be undertaken…
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Gambling signs banned at sport
Alliance for Gambling Reform has applauded City of Greater Dandenong Council’s “leadership” in striking out gambling ads at sport grounds. In a council meeting on…
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Jail for elder’s ‘savage’ bashing
A Dandenong-raised man who “savagely” and “cowardly” bashed his 87-year-old ex-father-in-law after a Facebook spat has been jailed. Gerard Michael Rabot, 51, of Cranbourne, pleaded…
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Asbestos dumped at clinic
EPA Victoria has released pictures of three men wanted over a dumping of building waste at a Hughesdale doctor’s surgery. The waste allegedly including asbestos…
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