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Update: ‘Erratic’ driver charged over Noble Park crash spree
A man has been charged with dangerous driving while pursued at “low speed” after allegedly striking several parked cars and a police car in Noble…
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$1m to relocate Dandenong headspace
Youth mental health centres in the South East are set for a $1.12 million funding injection from the Federal Government. The headspace centre in Narre…
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$10K scratchie win
A Dandenong man has plans for a special gift after winning a $10,000 top prize on a $1 scratchie ticket. The man bought his ‘Bamboo…
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Life ruined in minutes
A former factory-hand, who was dragged, tossed and mangled in a paint-mixing machine, claims he raised a few safety concerns with his workplace Regent Paints.…
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Local students recognised
There were 17 students from schools in Greater Dandenong recognised for their results in 2021’s VCE at a ceremony on Wednesday 20 July at Melbourne…
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Engineer in two different countries
After spending over a decade in engineering in his home country, Afghan refugee Fahim Farhang is on a pathway to replicating his career in Australia.…
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Teens released after pursuit arrests
Ten males have been released “pending further enquiries” after being arrested in Hallam over a cross-town police pursuit early on 25 July. Three men aged…
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Ten arrested after police pursuit
Ten males have been arrested in Hallam after a police pursuit of an allegedly stolen car across Melbourne. The Volkswagen Tiguan, which was travelling in…
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Overdrive of toys
The National Servicemen Association had its annual toy drive at the Dandenong RSL on Saturday 9 July. For the 19th consecutive year, the association has…
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Cambodian Association links examined
The Springvale-based Cambodian Association of Victoria received “substantial grants” from government departments and agencies under ministers allied to the ALP’s Moderate Labor faction, a Operation…
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Increased police presence restores security
Victoria Police have increased numbers around Lonsdale St, Dandenong, in response to community fear Star Journal previously reported that several businesses had their front windows…
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30 years of assistance
A Greater Dandenong organisation assisting the homeless and marginalised is celebrating its 30-year milestone. Cornerstone Contact Centre, based in James St, Dandenong, provides food support…