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Mayor 'dictatorial', says Greater Dandenong councillor
By CAMERON LUCADOU-WELLS COUNCILLORS claim facilitators have been called in to help smooth Greater Dandenong mayor Angela Long’s “dictatorial” leadership style at briefing sessions. Councillors…
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Asylum seeker Kumar's joy tinged with sorrow
By CAMERON LUCADOU-WELLS Amid the politics and policy, there is one group of people who often is forgotten in the asylum seeker debate — the…
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Burgler bashes Dandenong worker
A man was knocked unconscious during an aggravated burglary at his workplace in Dandenong last Monday morning. Police believe the the 57-year-old man was struck…
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Community aids Shawland caravan dwellers
COMMUNITY groups are banding together to help Shawland Caravan Park’s residents. Last week, the Dandenong branch of Club Assist donated a fridge into the communal…
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Bread barrage in Dandenong
A milk bar owner threw bread loaves to deter a would-be armed robber in Dandenong North. The 51-year-old woman was behind the counter of her…
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Michael Jackson's moonwalk at the Drum
A Michael Jackson tribute artist is to moonwalk through the late king of pop’s dance routines at Drum Theatre this Saturday. The internationally-acclaimed Paul Rozzi…
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Lions continue Dandenong commitment
MEMBERS of local Lions clubs continue their valued community work in many spheres with an ongoing commitment, in particular, to youth. When I turned back…
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Arson suspected in Dandenong area
Greater Dandenong detectives are investigating a series of suspicious fires in recent weeks. One of the fires was lit in a milk crate at the…
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Dandenong Thunder appeal rejected
– Thunder members must undergo FFV course – Fine and points reduction to stay – ‘No supporters’ home game penalty reduced to five matches FOOTBALL Federation…
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Explosives found in raid
POLICE closed Potter Street in Dandenong earlier today (Thursday 7 March) after finding a quantity of commercial explosives at a unit. A Victoria Police spokeswoman…
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Teen tragedy
A 13-YEAR-OLD girl has died in hospital after being struck by a car in Dandenong on Wednesday 6 March. Police said the Dandenong North teen…
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Trees set to die
A VANDALISM attack is likely to kill 11 trees in Dandenong’s Langhorne Street, leaving a damage bill of up to $22,000. the City of Greater…