2020
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Asbestos scare at Spring Valley
The state’s pollution watchdog has investigated a finding of asbestos in soil mounds in Spring Valley Park in Springvale South. Asbestos fragments have also been…
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Springvale Community Hub named
The $50-million-plus Springvale library and community precinct will not be named Lucky Cat Square. Nor other public suggestions such as Spring Centre, Springvale Relaxation Centre,…
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Kobe Bryant immortalised
In a tribute from the heart, artists have emblazoned the image of the late, great Kobe Bryant onto a Dandenong South basketball centre’s wall. For…
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Paris rocks basketball world
From carols at the Music Bowl to national anthems at Melbourne Arena, 15-year-old singer-songwriter Paris Marie’s career arc has been nothing short of spectacular. Paris,…
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Waitangi showtime feast
A feast of Maori and Pacific Islander culture was celebrated at Dandenong Market on Sunday 9 February. The Waitangi Day event drew 34,349 visitors, who…
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Stories to fill the room
Young readers dived into more than 3850 books over the summer holidays, as part of Greater Dandenong Libraries’ annual Summer Reading Club. Under the theme…
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’Caveman’ attacks on ex and police
An Endeavour Hills man has been refused bail after allegedly king-hitting his ex-partner, slinging her unconscious body over his shoulder in “caveman” fashion and bundling…
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Shooting victim charged over loaded gun
An alleged shooting victim in October has been charged with firearms and drug trafficking offences, a court has heard. Zoran Djukic faced two counts of…
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’Dire’ conviction for bus maker
Dandenong South bus manufacturer Volgren is appealing against a workplace safety conviction that it says could potentially put its future business at risk. Volgren pleaded…
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Concerns for missing girl
Police are appealing for help to find missing girl Lena Jawadi. Lena, 14, was last seen at a residence in Maurice Street, Dandenong on Wednesday…
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Man bashed from behind, then robbed
A 35-year-old man has been struck from behind and robbed while walking in Hillside Street, Springvale. The Springvale victim was talking on his mobile when…
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Cars and tools stolen from mechanic
Burglars have jack-knifed a work truck and trailer while stealing two cars and $40,000 of tools from a mechanic’s shop in Egan Road, Dandeong. Police…