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Donation of hope
By Casey Neill Greater Dandenong Rotarians made a $100,000 donation to prostate cancer research. The Dandenong South East and Dandenong Rotary clubs are meeting as…
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Hunt after sexual assault
A 14-year-old girl was sexually assaulted on a bus from Dandenong to Doveton last month. Police are appealing for help to identify the man responsible…
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Bullying claim rejected
By Casey Neill Greater Dandenong Council has rejected claims that it suspended a senior staffer over bullying allegations. The Journal received an anonymous letter alleging…
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Boost for racism
By Casey Neill Law change would make discrimination battle harder… A Harmony Day hate-speech shock has Greater Dandenong residents fearing a rise in racism. Section…
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Unique cultures unite
Colourful costumes and friendly smiles filled Harmony Square in Dandenong on Wednesday 22 March. The Harmony Festival: Everyone’s Welcome event marked Cultural Diversity Week and…
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Affordable rentals disappear
Affordable rentals are now in even shorter supply for low income tenants across Greater Dandenong new figures show. Department of Human Services rental data shows…
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Trial for girl’s death
A Dandenong man charged over a girl’s death in South Australia will stand trial in May. Shujaat Bahrami, 40, received the news at a hearing…
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Two men hit in drive-by rampage
By Cam Lucadou-Wells A woman has been bailed after being accused of deliberately running down two men during a repeated series of drive-bys in a…
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Circus on the big stage
The latest Circus Oz show made its world debut in Dandenong. Model Citizens hit the Drum Theatre stage on Friday 24 and Saturday 25 March.…
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United stand against bullying
Noble Park Secondary College students united against bullying and violence. They spelled out the school’s initials and held up signage with the message “bullying –…
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Top high rise apartments
By Casey Neill A $60 million apartment block is coming to central Dandenong. Places Victoria has signed a development agreement with Orion International Group for…
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Teens, young adults build skills, confidence
By Casey Neill A simple shipping container is giving struggling students a leg-up and informing the community. Eighteen students aged 15 to 27 are carrying…