News
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Axe attack at alleged drug-den
An alleged drug den in Dandenong has been discovered by police after it was violently invaded by an axe-wielding group of males. Six males arrived…
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Driver critical after freeway crash
A woman in her twenties is fighting for her life after a multi-vehicle crash on the Monash Freeway in Doveton. Paramedics treated two people at…
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Paesano brings international flavours to Springvale
Do you prefer your cheese platter with a side of teppanyaki? Your lasagne with butter chicken? Or perhaps you’re a pizza and sushi kind of…
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Bright start for Doveton’s family hub
Doveton’s spectacular new community hub opened to fanfare and sunshine at a celebration on Saturday 25 May. The $5.27 million Autumn Place Community Hub includes…
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Dandenong mum murdered in bath
A jilted man who drowned a former partner in her Dandenong home while her child was sleeping inside has been jailed. Murat Davsanoglu, 44, had…
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Parking officer pushes the limit
A sharp-eyed Dandenong citizen has questioned the rules governing parking officers after spotting one booking a member of the public for parking illegally – whilst…
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Community springs from cultural melting pot
Melbourne is famous for its café and coffee culture – but even Greater Dandenong locals may be surprised to know that Springvale was one of…
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Unlikely voice of support
Liberal MP and new Federal assistant minister Jason Wood is not exactly flavor-of-the-month in African community circles. But he has earned the loyal support of…
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State offers SRSS help
The State Government has announced a $3 million rescue package to help asylum seekers and refugees cut from vital Federal payments. Greater Dandenong Council believes…
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Hospital sorry for bacon ‘halal’ meal
A patient at Dandenong Hospital, who had requested halal food, has told of her great shame and embarrassment after being served bacon in her soup.…
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Faraway friendships draw closer
The first steps to building friendships between students in Greater Dandenong and China have been cemented. On 29 May, Springvale Rise Primary School took hold…
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Call for sustainable achievers
Champions for green-living will be celebrated in the upcoming annual Greater Dandenong Sustainability Awards. In their fifth year, the awards recognise those who make efforts…