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Dandenong truckie charged over fatal crash
A Dandenong truck driver has been charged over a fatal multi-vehicle crash in Rowville last month. Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives say the truck crashed…
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Libs cast doubt on SRL
The state Liberal and Nationals parties have vowed if elected in 2026, they will “reserve their right not to complete the Suburban Rail Loop (SRL)”.…
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Teens arrested after alleged hit-runs
Two boys from Clyde North and Noble Park have been arrested after a stolen car allegedly struck and seriously injured two cyclists in hit-run crashes…
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Bail denied: sex offender’s alleged ‘bunk-bed’ chat to 15yo
A registered child-sex offender from Dandenong who was arrested weeks after being released from immigration detention has lost a second quest for bail. Emran Dad,…
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Century-young resident
Turning 100 is no easy feat, and such a milestone for Elaine Beverly Robins was celebrated with life-long friends and over five generations of family.…
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Housing program’s first phase
The Disability Company’s Hallam branch is moving forward with its unique perspective of supported independent living, with the first of four houses set to open…
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Women targeted by tech-abuse
Women from migrant and refugee backgrounds are being inflicted with rising levels of ‘tech-facilitated abuse’, according to a South-East based service. Wellsprings for Women is…
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Body armour seized at Keysborough home
A Keysborough landscaper has pleaded guilty after police seized a camouflage body-armour vest and other illegal items from his bedroom. Officers from the Viper and…
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Community servants lead the way
Friends, families, loved ones all gathered to celebrate the achievements of winners at the 2024 Greater Dandenong Australia Day Awards. A volunteer with Palliative Care…
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CFA leader caring in a crisis
In 45 years of service, CFA Deputy Chief Officer Ross Sullivan has witnessed and tackled some of the state’s most traumatic disasters. Think of Ash…
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Payback drives refugee volunteer
Payback has been a positive force powering a visionary refugee’s 40-plus years of community service. Loc Huu Lam, 72, of Springvale, says he’s “honoured” to…
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Fine threat for Palestine flag protest
‘Stop the Genocide in Gaza’ protestors rolled out a huge Palestinian flag in Harmony Square in response to Greater Dandenong Council rejecting a push to…