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‘Liberation’ vote
The new Federal Government will be a “liberation” for previously “ignored” Greater Dandenong voters, says re-elected Labor MP Julian Hill. In the 21 May election,…
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Tributes for Market’s seafood king
Dandenong Market fishmonger Dennis Schwarze thought nothing of getting up at 3am to travel from Gippsland to Kensington Market to hand-pick the choicest freshly-caught seafood.…
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Greens Road closure
People travelling along Greens Road, Dandenong South will have their drive disrupted from Friday 3 June until Monday 13 June. The road will be closed…
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Labor pair set for ministry roles
Former shadow ministers Mark Dreyfus and Clare O’Neill look set for plum roles in the new Federal Government after picking up their respective seats of…
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Hallam manufacturer looks to expand
A Hallam-based manufacturer has welcomed the Indian consulate general to its factory as the business seeks to expand business opportunities overseas. IDM Instruments is a…
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Sensory room finally gets official opening
Noble Park Primary School was finally able to hold the official opening for its sanctuary room on Thursday 19 May. The room opened close to…
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Heroin courier spared jail
The “principal employee” of a flourishing heroin-trafficking business in Greater Dandenong has avoided jail. Theodoros Ispoglou pleaded guilty in the Victorian County Court to trafficking…
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What’s On
Neighbourhood Watch event Public forum – all residents welcome. Q&A and Information Session with local police in attendance. GUEST SPEAKER: Snr Stg Kent Standish. Paddy…
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Living Lab for Doveton
A Digital Equity Living Lab in Doveton is being launched to trial new digital infrastructure and community activities. Developed in line with the City of…
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Grim statistics
Hospital emergency departments in the South East are among the most stretched in metro Melbourne, according to official stats. Between January and March, there were…
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Always injured to mid-season draft prospect: ex-Haileyburian’s journey
Ex-Haileyburian Hugo Hall-Kahan remembers running around and having so much fun. What he did not realise at the time of winning his under 12’s premiership…
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Celebrating IDAHOBIT Day: Pam Tumath’s positive coming out story
To celebrate IDAHOBIT Day, Star News has profiled six members of the LGBTQIA+ community across Casey and Dandenong. IDAHOBIT Day – International Day against homophobia,…