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‘Green thumb’ thief
PLANT theft continues to be a problem in the Springvale area. Springvale South resident Janice Hodge said one of her neighbours lost hundreds of dollars…
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Windows smashed
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after windows were smashed at three neighbouring Dandenong shops. The incidents happened between 11.30pm on 9 November and 8am on…
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Wife saw husband assaulted
THE WIFE of a 22-year-old man looked on helplessly as three men assaulted the Clayton man in a Springvale car park last week. Police are…
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Workshops for skills
GREATER Dandenong Council is running a series of free workshops starting this month for community members wanting to broaden their skills and knowledge. The workshops…
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Challenge to MP in election
A PUBLIC health specialist will challenge incumbent Dandenong MP John Pandazopoulos for his seat in November’s state election. The Liberal Party last week announced that…
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Celebrating over a cuppa
By Shaun InguanzoCAFÉ Salvo in Noble Park was more than just a humble beverage store this week – it became a meeting place for residents…
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Council gets tanked
GREATER Dandenong council has installed two large recycled water tanks to minimise its use of drinking water during maintenance operations. Two 22,500 litre water tanks…
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Bomb scare clears school
STUDENTS were evacuated from Springvale Secondary College last week after the school received what it believed was a bomb threat. Dandenong Police said a receptionist…
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Call for free bus travel, too
A COALITION of eastern Melbourne councils, including Greater Dandenong, is calling on the State Government to extend its free train travel offer to buses. The…
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Move to shelve library’s sale
THE mobile library is dead – but not yet buried. Star can reveal that a Greater Dandenong councillor is fighting for it to be held…
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Police help intercept car
DANDENONG Police helped intercept a car involved in a pursuit from Brunswick to Dromana last week. The incident began about 2.50am on 1 November when…
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Albanians look to build their future
A BIGGER stadium, a new aged care facility and a central welfare organisation are on the cards for Dandenong South’s growing Albanian community. Community leaders…