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Driver arrested after Sth East chase
A driver has been arrested after fleeing from police across the South East on Friday 24 October. Police say they tried to intercept a silver…
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Breskin peddles cleaner network
Greens Upper House candidate for South-East Metropolitan Alex Breskin used last week’s Metropolitan Transport Forum held at Bunjil Place to put forward his vision for…
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TAC limbo for asylum seeker
Life changed forever for Yacoub Alfakay when he crossed at pedestrian lights in central Dandenong three years ago. Mr Alfakay, of Dandenong, was struck down…
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Liberal pledge to increase Nathdwara capacity
Hallam’s Nathdwara centre is the latest community centre to receive a funding pledge from the Liberals and Nationals ahead of the State election. The LNP…
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Unemployment hitting hard on Dandy
The unemployment rate has been hitting hard in the City of Greater Dandenong with younger people facing especially challenging times. Award-winning not-for-profit social enterprise, Ability…
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Refugees’ roads to safety
Heart-wrenching and inspirational stories of refugees are told in a compelling book ‘Refugee Stories: In their own words,’ by Laurie Nowell. The book includes hair-raising…
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Search for Lucinda continues
Police continue searching for a woman last seen in Dandenong three days ago. Lucinda, 24, is believed to have been later dropped off by a…
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Op Sumatra: cars impounded
Two Clyde North drivers had their cars impounded in Greater Dandenong on the night of Friday 14 October as part of an ongoing police operation…
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SES sends $11m SOS
With flood emergencies on the rise, Greater Dandenong VICSES is making an election pitch for new $11 million headquarters. Unit controller Michael Prior has written…
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Heatherton Rd flooded
A section of Heatherton Road, Dandenong has remained closed for three days due to floodwater. The road has been covered by risen waters in Dandenong…
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Five charged after ‘crime-ring’ raids
Police say they’ve busted two crime rings during drug and weapons raids in the South East. An array of drugs, nine stolen mountain bikes and…
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Call to invest in South East jobs
Eight shire mayors have come together under one voice to seek support from all levels of government in developing a regional jobs and skills plan.…