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Man wanted over alleged shooting wound
Police have released CCTV and images in their appeal for public assistance over the shooting of a Dandenong man this month. The 36-year-old was found…
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Memeti elected mayor, but ‘undemocratic’ process criticised
Two Labor Party members have taken the mayoral and deputy mayor positions on Monday 18 November, sparking criticism from non-ALP councillors. Jim Memeti was officially…
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Final exams blunder claims scalp of authority boss
The head of Victoria’s exams authority has quit after a blunder allowed students to view hidden questions on sample papers. Education Minister Ben Carroll announced…
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Free buses trial voted down
South East Metropolitan MP Rachel Payne has vowed to continue fighting despite a proposal for free and more frequent public-transport buses being voted down in…
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Food relief boost needed
Families are increasingly struggling to put food on the table and school lunchboxes, says a Dandenong-based charity. In the wake of a State Parliament report…
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Racist attacks blight Dandenong election
A Greater Dandenong council candidate has joined a chorus speaking out against despicable racist abuse while on the hustings in the South East. Zahra Haydar…
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Dark-web identity thief jailed
A 22-year-old Springvale scammer has been sentenced to jail over a dark-web trade of fake bank accounts using the stolen identity details of up to…
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Recycled water treatment for Lyndhurst estate
Hydroflux has been awarded the contract to design, build and operate a new water recycling plant in Lyndhurst. Using Australian-first technology, the plant will treat…
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Giant drug haul alleged after Springvale Sth home raid
Three people have been arrested and large amounts of drugs and cash seized during a police raid of a Springvale South home on Thursday 7…
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Half-finished upgrade subject to funding
Emerson School is experiencing exciting times, with continuing progress of its first large-scale building upgrade since opening in 1973. The four-stage building modernisation program is…
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Merc impounded for alleged speeding in school zone
A Springvale South suspended driver’s Mercedes was impounded after speeding up to 76 km/h in a school zone. Police detected the car speeding in the…
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Five in favour of in-house aged care
A near-majority of Greater Dandenong’s new-elected councillors support retaining council aged care and disability services, according to a survey by ex-mayor Roz Blades. Blades led…
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