Dandenong Star Journal
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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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‘Staff’ email sparks internal audit
A councillor has called for a Municipal Monitor at Greater Dandenong after her motion for the council to launch an external independent assessment into an…
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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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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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Spaghetti junction tops dangerous list
Some of Greater Dandenong’s most notorious intersections including the “mythical” ‘Spaghetti Junction’ in Springvale have been named as among the region’s most dangerous in an…
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Diwali lights up Market
Delirious dance sparked Diwali joy at Dandenong Market on Sunday 19 October. Photographer Rob Carew captured some of the packed program of performers for the…
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Dazzling displays at 20th art show
Home-grown creativity was on proud display at the annual Noble Park Community Centre Art Show last weekend. This year marked 20 years of local art…
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God-awful mess at Dandenong squathouses
Two abandoned homes as part of the recently-sold St John of God Pinelodge Clinic in Dandenong have become a rubbish-strewn eyesore. Last year, the two…
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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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‘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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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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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…
