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Inquest calls for train defibs
The Coroners Court of Victoria has recommended the installation of defibrillators on V/Line trains after an inquest into the death of a man at Dandenong…
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Up-and-coming leaders awarded
Dandenong Garden City Plastics’ employee Olumuyiwa Akintola Elliott was named Young Horticulture Leader of the Year at a prestigious industry awards night. Mr Akintola Elliott…
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Local upgrades on the waiting list
Doveton locals have questioned when they can expect the Doveton Pool in the Park Master Plan to be implemented and when the upgrades to the…
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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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