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Cubby home for readers
BOOK cubbies are springing up in Springvale to get kids reading and books into homes. The initiative started with a book swap last Wednesday at…
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Knife raider strikes
A THIEF armed with a kitchen knife terrified diners when he raided Keysborough McDonald’s. Greater Dandenong CIU Detective Senior Constable Kane Taylor said the man…
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Woman gives chase to phone muggers
THIEVES pushed a 20-year-old woman to the ground and stole her mobile phone as she walked home in Springvale. Greater Dandenong CIU Detective Senior Constable…
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Polish passion for fresh food
By CAM LUCADOU-WELLS THERE is good reason why there are few traditional Polish restaurants in Melbourne – because it’s such hard work. Or as Kluska…
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Attacked man found wandering
A TONGAN man who’d been struck over the head with a wine bottle has been found wandering around Keysborough. Greater Dandenong CIU Detective Senior Constable…
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Argument turns to violence
A DANDENONG South man, aged 64, suffered life-threatening injuries during an argument outside his home. Police have arrested and charged two men aged in their…
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Breaking the cycle
By CASEY NEILL A DANDENONG women’s group says governments need to address education gaps to break the poverty cycle. Dandenong Evening Voice, Interests and Education…
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Ratepayers to speak up
THE public will be given a more audible voice at council meetings under a proposal by Greater Dandenong councillor Sean O’Reilly. At a council meeting…
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Fest’s fun finale
THE City of Greater Dandenong wound up its Children’s Festival with an expo and fun day in the Dandenong Civic Square. From 10am to 1pm…
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It’s a kid’s market
DANDENONG Market kept kids entertained throughout the school holidays. A free sports program covered rugby, tennis, basketball, soccer, AFL and athletics. There was face painting,…
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Police close Stud Road after unit blaze
By CASEY NEILL FIREFIGHTERS remain at the scene of a fire in a Dandenong unit complex that has closed Stud Road. Nearby residents reported seeing…
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Nature calling
By CAM LUCADOU-WELLS A CALL of nature may have saved a Dandenong caravan park resident’s life during last Tuesday’s storm. Monika Barany had just put…