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Engaging families outside home
School holidays are often a social time, but for some these term breaks reinforce their social isolation. The team from CatholicCare’s Dandenong office organised a…
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Charities no more
Three charities in Dandenong, Eumemmerring and Doveton have been deregistered. Australian Hazara Students Group, Church Of All Nations and Bethany Mission Australia were among 590…
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Fire brings traffic to a halt in central Dandenong
By Casey Neill Central Dandenong streets are closed following a fire in the Dandenong Telephone Exchange. The CFA advised shortly after noon today (Wednesday 19…
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Light shines on crime
A Keysborough woman discovered would-be thieves on her front doorstep at 2am. Greater Dandenong CIU Detective Senior Constable Tony Lavars said the victim heard noises…
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Cops probe torched car
Police are trying to identify a torched car shell found alight in Dandenong South. Greater Dandenong CIU detectives believe the vehicle was a Holden Commodore…
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Foiled bid to burgle car
A Dandenong woman confronted a would-be burglar in her garage. Greater Dandenong CIU Detective Senior Constable Tony Lavars said the 51-year-old woke to noises coming…
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Driver clocked at twice speed limit
A driver was travelling at more than 100km/h over the speed limit in Bangholme, police allege. Greater Dandenong Highway Patrol members allegedly detected a Holden…
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Power of good in support programs
By Jenna Hutton Murdoch Avocare Community Connect is empowering people and providing support to Greater Dandenong. Its Dandenong South warehouse hosted Federal Bruce MP Julian…
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Sikhs share day of joy
Thousands of people paraded through Dandenong’s streets to mark the annual celebration of Vaisakhi. It marks the birthday of Khalsa and participants wear special religious…
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Driver walks after cops catch burn-out
By Victoria Stone-Meadows A young driver has lost his wheels after tearing up his tyres doing a burnout in the traffic island of an intersection…
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Stage is set for well-crafted words
Greater Dandenong’s poets and spoken word artists can take the stage at a special showcase in June. The event at Walker Street Gallery and Arts…
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Millions pour in for mental health
Dandenong cancer and chronically ill patients will receive better mental health support. A $1.71 million funding boost will strengthen the consultant liaison psychiatric service, which…
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