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Draft maps released for higher-density housing
Draft maps have been revealed for new higher-density planning zones surrounding Springvale, Noble Park, Yarraman and Dandenong railway stations. They are among 23 train and…
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Sandown racing assured despite Kanga resignation
Melbourne Racing Club’s plans for keeping Sandown racecourse open for racing are unchanged, despite the sudden departure of chair John Kanga. Over several years, MRC…
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Aspiring mayor warns against election boycott
Mayoral aspirant Sophie Tan has warned of “consequence” for councillors who boycott Greater Dandenong mayoral elections next month. Cr Tan, a twice deputy-mayor, confirmed she…
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Why the wait for mental-health ED patients?
Mental health patients languishing in Dandenong and Casey hospital emergency departments are still getting specialist care and support, according to Monash Health. In April-June, just…
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P-platers’ cars impounded after alleged high speeds on Monash Fwy
Two P-platers have had their vehicles impounded after being allegedly detected at high speed on Monash Freeway last weekend. A 20-year-old woman from Bonnie Brook…
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Second man linked to alleged sport-club arsons
Two South East men have been charged after arsons destroyed two community sport buildings in City of Monash. CIU detectives say the blazes at the…
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Trio charged after Hallam agg burg
Three men have been charged after an alleged aggravated home burglary in Hallam early on Sunday 19 October. A group of offenders allegedly stole gardening…
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‘Erratic’ drink-driver allegedly blows .160
A 32-year-old driver has lost her licence and had her Nissan impounded in Mulgrave after an alleged blood-alcohol reading more than thrice the limit. Police…
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Vanity Lane site for sale
Greater Dandenong Council is set to sell-off land once earmarked for being a key pedestrian link in central Dandenong. At a 13 October meeting, councillors…
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Laundry fined $270K after fatal fall
A commercial laundry service in Dandenong South has been fined $270,000 after a driver died from a fall off a truck’s elevated tailgate. Ensign Services…
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Bandicoot shelters put to the test at Cranbourne Gardens
A new trial at the Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne is giving Southern Brown Bandicoots a safe place to hide. Southern Brown Bandicoot outreach officer Eilish…
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FWO blitz on migrant employees’ workplaces
Authorities have targeted employers of migrant workers in a series of snap inspections in the South East. The Fair Work Ombudsman and Australian Border Force…