News from Dandenong
Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Dandenong, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 483 stories have been published about Dandenong which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.
Weather
13°C
Sunday11° | 19°C
Monday11° | 18°C
Tuesday10° | 15°C
Wednesday8° | 17°C
Thursday10° | 19°C
Friday10° | 16°C
Suggest a source
Looking for a source we don't already have? Suggest one here.Top Dandenong News
Latest News Stories
Dandenong · DandenongComing off its first loss of 2024, Mornington Peninsula Football Netball League Division 2 premiership fancies Devon Meadows face another strong test this week at home against Somerville. Facing an Eagles side which sits 3-2, with its losses being by three points to Edi-Asp and 37 points against Pearcedale, it will be another tough test. Mason De Wit, Dan Marshall and Luke Burton will lead an ominous on-ball brigade for Somerville, but Devon Mea…See the Story
Panthers look to bounce back
Dandenong · DandenongTwo men have been charged over the alleged fatal stabbing of a Noble Park man in Ormond last weekend (5 May). A 27-year-old Ormond man was charged with murder and attempted murder, while a 26-year-old Ormond man was charged with affray. The pair faced Goulburn Local Court this morning where extradition to Victoria was granted. They are expected to face Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on Friday 10 May. The charges follow an incident in Ormond on Sun…See the Story
Murder charge laid after Noble Park man allegedly slain
Dandenong · DandenongA man is wanted after a $100,000 ute, cash and jewellery were allegedly stolen in an aggravated burglary in Doveton. The burglar forced entry into a home on Hakea Street where seven people including three children were sleeping about 4am on Monday 29 April, Casey CIU detectives say. The man allegedly stole car keys and a white Holden Maloo utility with registration DOMNNT. Shortly after, an unknown man and the ute were captured on CCTV at a serv…See the Story
Ute stolen in Doveton agg burglary
Dandenong · DandenongPremier Jacinta Allan’s first Budget 2024-‘25 is said to be dedicated to helping families. However, much of the budget was a continuation of the 2023-24 Budget projects in the South East such as the hospital upgrades and school capital upgrades. One of the major wins for Greater Dandenong is funding allocated to a signalised pedestrian crossing on Stud Road Dandenong North – a push advocated fiercely by the community and mayor of City of Greate…See the Story
State Budget: What’s coming for Greater Dandenong
Dandenong · DandenongIn a major win for residents, a safer pedestrian crossing at Stud Road, Dandenong North has finally been allocated funds in the 2024-’25 State Budget after years of advocacy. The upgrade – part of a $16.5 million package for several metro roads projects – will improve signalisation and add a pedestrian crossing at the notorious intersection of Stud and McFees roads. The section of the busy road has taken two lives in the past six years, includin…See the Story
Stud Rd black-spot campaign won
Dandenong · DandenongA promising start was not coupled with an equally impressive finish for Berwick in round four of the Eastern Football Netball League’s Premier Division on Saturday as its winless opening to 2024 continued for another week. The Wickers won the first term against Doncaster East but kicked just two goals beyond that in the remainder of the afternoon to lose by 54 points, 5.2 32 to 13.8 86 at Zerbes Reserve. Bewick conceded the opening two majors …See the Story
Scoring woes continue for Berwick in winless opening to 2024
Dandenong · DandenongA 34-year-old man has begged for “one more chance” after pilfering scores of power tools from tradies’ utes in car parks across the South East, a court has heard. Travis Kenyon, of Cranbourne, pled guilty to more than 30 charges from a seven-month stealing spree in 2023 that netted about $78,000 of power saws, drills, multi-meters, drivers, nail guns, grinders, batteries, tower lights, handtools and similar equipment. Kenyon preyed on 23 utes …See the Story
Tool thief begs for mercy
Economy · DandenongManufacturing industry advocacies are calling for the government to collaborate with and “catalyse” the sector to boost economic productivity. In a panel discussion to understand future workforce needs in Greater South East Melbourne (GSEM) at the GSEM Jobs and Skills Summit on Friday 3 May, professor Danny Samson at the University of Melbourne said Australia was increasingly moving towards being a hollowed-out economy as manufacturing was moved…See the Story