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’System doesn’t work’ for serial offender
A Dandenong father-of-five who robbed at knifepoint a Facebook Marketplace seller outside their home has been urged to “work it“ because “the system isn’t going…
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Covid’s steady spread
Covid infections continue to rise in the South East – but at a less alarming rate. Greater Dandenong recorded 252 new cases in the past…
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Pro-vax campaign ‘success’
In recent months, South East Community Links was part of a response to Covid vaccination “fears and misinformation” running across the South East. In partnership…
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South East at risk of finance woes
A staggering $5.8 million of debts to predatory lenders were resolved by financial counsellors at South East Community Links in 2020-’21. At its annual general…
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Springvale drug raid: pair charged
Three people were arrested during an alleged drug raid by police at a Springvale premises. SD3 Divisional Response Unit officers seized illicit drugs believed to…
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Recycling fuel for fire
A community advice warning was issued after a large fire “ripped through” a recycling facility in Dandenong South. FRV and CFA crews responded to an…
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Townhouse safety ‘goodwill’
Greater Dandenong Council has negotiated for safety improvements at a controversial townhouse project in Keysborough. After a safety review, the council met with developer Salter…
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CBD shisha bar OK
Greater Dandenong councillors have voted for alcohol being served at a shisha lounge in central Dandenong – despite opposing such venues in the recent past.…
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Walk for the ‘wise’
The heart-break from losing a loved one to senseless violence is felt all too often by staff at a Dandenong funeral home. Le Pine Funerals…
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Illegal hunters sprung
A Noble Park man is among seven men caught allegedly hunting deer illegally in the Mansfield and Jamieson region. The 48-year-old man is expected to…
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Drunk L-plater flees crash
An allegedly drunk learner driver has been charged after fleeing a crash in central Dandenong. The 39-year-old Dandenong woman had been involved in the collision…
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Next gen has its say
Ideas for a safer city were raised by young voices at Greater Dandenong’s online Children’s Forum on 18 November. Murray Congues, the city’s 2021 junior…
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