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Swindle wanted for alleged car theft
Twenty-one-year-old Jessica Swindle is wanted by police in relation to car theft and drug offences. Warrants have been issued for her arrest. She is described…
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Charity tax bill binned
By Casey Neill An “attack on religion” that attracted opposition from Greater Dandenong Councillors has been deemed unconstitutional. Last December, The Reason Party Leader Fiona…
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Care for charity’s struggle
By Casey Neill Greater Dandenong Council will give at-risk charity Avocare “as much support and assistance as we can”. The social enterprise announced through an…
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Call for car fire witnesses
Police are calling for witnesses after thieves torched a stolen car in Noble Park. Greater Dandenong CIU Senior Constable Watkins said the white Mazda 3…
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Cash boost takes bypass to freeway
The Mordialloc Bypass will become a four-lane freeway thanks to $75 million in next month’s state budget. Premier and Mulgrave MP Daniel Andrews announced funding…
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Another Dandy New Year
Melbourne Bakmaha Ulela marked Sri Lankan New Year in Dandenong. The Sunday 8 April event at Greaves Reserve featured traditional Sri Lankan games, food and…
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Autumn fun for all
The annual Autumn Fest again welcomed families and their four-legged friends for a day filled with fun. Pampered pooches played a key role in the…
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Dandenong’s Catholic Church on the hill
The late Jack Johnson was the author of When The Clock Strikes, a fascinating account of growing up in Dandenong, his years tending to the…
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Remembering the old St Mary’s building
The late Jack Johnson was the author of When The Clock Strikes, a fascinating account of growing up in Dandenong, his years tending to the…
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Five fine flavours of India… to a tea
By Casey Neill Kadak Chai brings the flavour of Indian tea to Dandenong Market. Shabbir Kanchwala serves instant tweak team manufactured, packed and imported from…
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Treasured Turner did his duty for Dandenong
What’s In a Name delves into the fascinating stories and personalities behind some of the city’s best-known street and location names. This week the Journal…
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Thief climbs for cash
Video from a Dandenong liquor store shows a nimble thief climbing a metres-high perspex screen to reach a cash register. Police hope someone will recognise…