Dandenong Star Journal
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No public notice for beefed-up Keysborough Townhouses estate
Planning Minister Sonya Kilkenny has fast-tracked a permit for a secretly beefed-up townhouse estate in Keysborough, despite Greater Dandenong Council’s objections. In early June, the…
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Five teens charged after alleged carjack attempt
Five teens have been charged after being allegedly tracked in a stolen car by police and attempting a carjacking in Dingley. Air Wing officers located…
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$15m cannabis crop seized, eight arrests in Devon Meadows
Eight people have been arrested and a $15 million cannabis crop dismantled after police raids in the South East. Springvale Divisional Response Unit officers and…
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Person hospitalised after Eastlink collision
A person was transported to Royal Melbourne Hospital by road after a collision on Eastlink near Oakwood Avenue Noble Park. The collision in the afternoon…
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Springvale’s top traders feted in gala event
Springvale’s top traders have been celebrated at an inaugural small-business awards event on Tuesday 7 October. Hosted by Springvale Asian Business Association, the spectacular, entertaining…
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Accused body-in-fridge killer pushes for dropped charge
An accused killer has asked a magistrate to throw out his murder charge, claiming a young woman could have died from a drug overdose before…
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Native gardens spring kerbside
Greater Dandenong Environment Group has staged a tour of five formerly-grass nature strips which it has replanted into native gardens. On a typically sunny and…
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Pakenham and Bass a ‘must win’ in 2026 election
Local electorates look set to host some of Victoria’s fiercest battles at the next state election, as mortgage belts like the South East are becoming…
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Small win for Casey
Graffiti defacing the Clyde Road overpass in Berwick will be removed by 10 October, following advocacy from the Casey Residents & Ratepayers Association (CRRA), Opposition…
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‘Soft launch’ for long-awaited $15 billion rail tunnel
A much-hyped underground rail service will open with a soft-launch timetable before moving to turn-up-and-go trains. Melbourne’s $15 billion Metro Tunnel will open to the…
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Young woman’s body compacted after alleged murder
An expert can’t determine how a young woman died because her body was crushed in a garbage truck six weeks after she was allegedly murdered,…
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Best guinea pigs on show
More than 300 guinea pigs – otherwise known as cavies – were on show for an international event in Dandenong North on Sunday 5 October.…
