2020
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Barber salon suffers too many close shaves
Car bingles and worse are said to have become the norm at a recently modified intersection in central Noble Park. The most dramatic incident at…
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Pensioner’s trike swiped twice
Thieves have devastatingly robbed a Dandenong disability pensioner of his main means of transport twice in a matter of months. On both occasions, Denis Papko…
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Rivals eye Dandy Derby opener
Dandenong City and Dandenong Thunder are both ambitious for success ahead of a local blockbuster to kick off the 2020 National Premier Leagues Victoria season…
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Govt moves to quell ‘riot’ home
State authorities have stepped in to help resolve an “out of control” child-protection home in a Greater Dandenong neighbourhood. As reported by the Star Journal,…
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Mum rejects accused teen driver
An 18-year-old’s bail application spectacularly collapsed in Dandenong Magistrates’ Court after his mother refused to take him back home. Maxwell Gany, of Dandenong North, covered…
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Art ‘for the fun of it’
Enter the endlessly inventive world of Noble Park painter and sculptor Martin Heatherich. It’s hard to believe the diverse array of found-object sculptures, giant cosmos…
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Lorne stars on memorable night
Owner Lorne Starr was ecstatic when $24.90 chance Mr. Bar Wicked gave him his first Sandown city win. You can imagine his reaction when Starry’s…
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Jones’ proud achievement
Dean Jones’ influence on junior cricketers has been monumental. He’s created a safe and inclusive environment and provided opportunities for those less fortunate within the…
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Teenager critical after struck by truck
A teenage pedestrian has been critically injured after being allegedly struck by a truck on Police Road, Mulgrave. Paramedics and police were called to the…
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Hazmat incident at factory
Fire fighters have been called to a hazmat incident at a paint factory in Dandenong South. Seven CFA crews were called out to the plant…
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Preps take charge
Prep students cheerily settled into their first day of school at St Anthony’s Primary on 31 January. Photographer Stewart Chambers captured the new students at…
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VCAT gives townhouse go-ahead
A state planning tribunal has approved a multi-townhouse project in Springvale despite Greater Dandenong Council’s objections. Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) member Tracy Watson…