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Springvale strong in hard times
A research report on Springvale has hailed the vibrant and bustling suburb as a champion of social cohesion. Springvale, the “microcosm of Australia” has become…
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Casey net crucial win
Casey had a crucial 4-3 win over West Vic at Essendon last Wednesday, keeping it within two points of the finals bound top six. The…
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Avian influenza detected at sixth property
Avian influenza virus has been confirmed at a sixth Victorian farm, which was already in quarantine. Tests have confirmed the high pathogenicity H7N3 strain at…
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Residents evacuated after car crashes into gas main
About 60 people were evacuated from nearby buildings after a car collided with a gas main on Stud Road, Dandenong on 12 June. Fire Rescue…
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Blood donor’s life turned for the better
A Dandenong man was lucky enough to make a life-turning discovery thanks to being a blood and plasma donor to Red Cross. Hailing from a…
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Casey arrests home ground demons in dominant VFL win
A trademark galloping set shot from veteran and AFL premiership-winning forward, Ben Brown. A slick transition from the back half to Shane McAdam on his…
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Three boys charged over alleged armed robbery spree
Three boys from Greater Dandenong have been charged after a series of 15 alleged armed robberies at servos across Melbourne. Southern Metro Crime Squad detectives…
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Taxi fare price rise flagged for Victorians
The cost of hailing a taxi in Dandenong is likely to increase, after the state’s Essential Services Commission recommended a price rise. The commission released…
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Echo Taskforce investigates Nitro Gym fire
Echo Taskforce detectives are investigating a suspicious fire that caused “significant damage” to a Hallam gym allegedly attended by outlaw motorcycle gang members. Six fire-brigade…
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Gunman holds up Dandy South brothel
A robber who held up a Dandenong South brothel with an imitation longarm has been jailed. “I’ve got a gun, give me the money,” Thomas…
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Dandenong North man charged after Southbank crash
A Dandenong North driver has been charged after colliding with three vehicles while fleeing police in Southbank. His passenger was charged with trafficking cocaine and…
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‘Suspicious’ fire at Hallam gym
Police are investigating a suspicious fire at a Hallam gym early on Thursday 13 June. Six fire-brigade pumpers, a ladder platform and 28 firefighters were…