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Wellsprings runners dig deep
Members of a Dandenong-based charity made huge strides at the Run Melbourne fundraiser on Sunday 16 July. Wellsprings for Women runners Robyn, Samar, Rowena, Sophea,…
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Pokies harm-reduction reforms welcomed
New-announced measures to reduce pokies harm have been welcomed by the Alliance for Gambling Reform. Premier Daniel Andrews on 16 July announced mandatory pre-commitment limits…
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‘Cowards’ destroy top gym
A popular mixed-martial arts gym in Dandenong South has been destroyed in what police suspect was a “targeted” and “deliberate” arson attack. Police say that…
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Home loan fraudster jailed
A purported mortgage broker in Dandenong whose home loan schemes defrauded $369,000 from vulnerable families has been jailed. Surendrakumar Thurairatnam, 49, of Lynbrook, pleaded guilty…
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Cheers for tree protection
The much-debated tree protection law has passed in front of cheering supporters at a Greater Dandenong Council council meeting. It means locals will require a…
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Plan to boost tree stocks
Casey Council has unveiled a draft strategy to boost the region’s sub-average amount of tree canopy. The council area is home to an estimated 646,544…
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Jail for elder’s ‘savage’ bashing
A Dandenong-raised man who “savagely” and “cowardly” bashed his 87-year-old ex-father-in-law after a Facebook spat has been jailed. Gerard Michael Rabot, 51, of Cranbourne, pleaded…
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Couple takes on cross country drive for charity
Endeavour Hills couple Luke and Annabel Schulze are set for the adventure of a lifetime when they join a convoy of teams in this year’s…
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Crime gang squad’s ‘success’
A police taskforce targeting serious organised crime has been hailed a success after 342 arrests and seized nearly 200 weapons in its first 12 months.…
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Success for STOPIT campaign
The arrest of a man on two counts of sexual activity directed an another following an incident at Clayton station last year is just one…
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Traders cross with Progress St ‘snub’
The Progress Street level crossing removal contract has been awarded despite a 765-strong opposing petition by surrounding businesses. The announcement on Wednesday 28 June on…
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Chisholm joins training force
Chisholm Institute has joined forces with Wodonga Tafe and a consortium to deliver technical trades training to Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel. Chisholm is part…
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