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Tragedy strikes twice: Second fatal house fire in Springvale in a week

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Tragedy strikes twice: Second fatal house fire in Springvale in a week

A person has been found dead at a house fire in Springvale on Saturday 5 July. Police are investigating the cause of the fatal blaze that engulfed a single-storey weatherboard house on Avondale Street about 6.50am. A person, yet to be formally identified, was found deceased inside the structure, police say. An arson chemist will attend the scene. Firefighters arrived within five minutes after several triple-zero calls reported the fire. “Unfortu…Read Article

Local industry seeks role in DWC pool

Dandenong · Dandenong

Local industry seeks role in DWC pool

More than 100 tradies and suppliers found out about how they could be part of the $122 million Dandenong Wellbeing Centre project at a ‘Meet the Builder’ event. The forum on 3 July was hosted by Greater Dandenong Council in partnership with the DWC’s main… Read more The post Local industry seeks role in DWC pool appeared first on Star Community.Read Article

World’s best Sandown launched with fanfare

Dandenong · Dandenong

World’s best Sandown launched with fanfare

To mark Dandenong Star Journal’s 160 years of publication, PHILIP SALAMA-WEST is taking a then-and-now look at the people, places and events that have formed Dandenong’s modern history. This week, the spotlight is on Sandown Racecourse, which opened to great acclaim as a world-leading exemplar… Read more The post World’s best Sandown launched with fanfare appeared first on Star Community.Read Article

Dandenong pair added to Vic Country lineup

A pair of Dandenong Stingrays are set to make their first appearances at the Under-18s Boys National Championships on Saturday at Ikon Park. Halfback Jasper Russell and bottom-aged small forward Marcus Prasad will be part of the lineup which will be searching for Vic Country’s first win of 2025, over the Allies. Russell is promoted from outside the squad, having averaged 22 disposals and five marks from 11 games in 2025. The 176cm talent’s game …Dandenong · Dandenong Read Article

Eastlink operator fails to curb sky-sign

Eastlink’s operator Connect East and Greater Dandenong Council have failed in a bid to scuttle a proposed advertising sign near the tollway in Keysborough. Media Circus Pty Ltd successfully appealed to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) for a pemit for the electronic sky sign at 8 Bridge Road. The double-sided sign is elevated 13 metres high outside the Eastlink road reserve, but would face north and south-bound traffic. Its …Dandenong · Dandenong Read Article

Springvale syringe machine reduces harm: VADA

The peak body of Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) services in Victoria has countered the “false assumptions” opposing a 24/7 syringe vending machine in central Springvale. Victorian Alcohol and Drug Association (VAADA) chief executive Chris Christoforou says he understands the community concerns on the vending machine - which is part of Monash Health's Needle and [...]Dandenong · Dandenong Read Article

Works ramp up at Dandenong level crossing removal

A surveyor works as a piling rig starts drilling one of the piles for the Webster Street level crossing removal project. Image: Victorian GovernmentWorks are ramping up to remove the level crossing at Webster Street in Dandenong, Victoria and build a new road underpass. Crews have been deployed along the rail corridor, setting up site offices, fencing, and storage areas for materials and equipment. At Thomas Street, early piling works have al…Dandenong · Dandenong Read Article

Victim’s begging led up to partner homicide

A State Coroner has called for a decriminalised approach to begging after an Endeavour Hills woman was fatally bashed by her abusive partner. Jessica Geddes, 27, was beaten to death by Robert Rickerby at their home on 6 November 2020 after years of physical, verbal and financial abuse. State Coroner John Cain noted numerous reports of Ms Geddes publicly begging for food and money, while her Centrelink payments were diverted to Rickerby’s bank ac…Dandenong · Dandenong Read Article

New link to Dandenong Stadium getting underway

Work will start soon on a desperately needed new crossing and bike connection to the Dandenong Stadium. Located on Stud Road, the stadium is a major attraction for young people and families from the surrounding area, many of whom choose to walk, ride a bicycle or take the bus. Unfortunately, the Stud Road entry to the precinct was focused on car travel, and the facilities for other modes were appalling, leading to tragic incidents. The nearest p…Work · Dandenong Read Article

Clinics to host Medicare-funded MRI scans

Two clinics in Mulgrave and Dandenong will provide Medicare-funded MRI scans for patients, as part of a Federal Government initiative. Capital Radiology in Dandenong and I-MED Radiology Network in Mulgrave are among the clinics with a current Medicare MRI licence who will bill their services to Medicare. Until now only some MRI machines had been eligible or partially eligible to provide Medicare funded services. Federal member for Bruce Julian H…Medicare · Dandenong Read Article

Madeline Butler wanted on warrant

Police are searching for a 32-year-old woman wanted on warrant for skipping court. Madeline Butler is described as Caucasian, 175 centimetres with a thin build, brown hair and distinctive tattoos on her chest. She is known to frequent the Werribee, Dandenong, Surrey Hills and Caulfield areas, police say. Any information to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or crimestoppersvic.com.auDandenong · Dandenong Read Article

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