News
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Bashing bail refused
By CAMERON LUCADOUWELLS A MAN was refused bail after earlier failing to appear in court over public drinking, theft and the brutal bashing of a…
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Faith holds firm
By CASEY NEILL GREATER Dandenong’s Interfaith Network notched up a unique double-ton last week. The group held its 200th meeting at the City of Greater…
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Police pull over mugger
A DANDENONG assault victim last week flagged down a passing police car while he was being attacked. The 27-year-old was talking on his mobile phone…
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War crimes fury
By CASEY NEILL DANDENONG MP John Pandazopoulos is being urged to apologise for “siding with a vicious oppressor” during a recent trip to Sri Lanka.…
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Unmoved by extra pokies
By CAMERON LUCADOUWELLS GREATER Dandenong Council has opted not to object against an increase in poker machines at the Albion Hotel, Dandenong. Lordhaven Pty Ltd,…
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Husband beaten
By CAMERON LUCADOU-WELLS A WOMAN accused of a long history of family violence, offending her legal-aid lawyer and urinating in police cells was refused bail…
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Blitz books 31 pedestrians
By CASEY NEILL A PEDESTRIAN safety sting in Springvale and Dandenong detected almost 50 offences late last month. Greater Dandenong Highway Patrol Acting Senior Sergeant…
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Chill wind of warning
By CASEY NEILL A DANDENONG North father and son team are the subjects of a Consumer Affairs Victoria (CAV) warning. Neil Turner, 62, and Robert…
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Plan to cut thefts from cars
By CASEY NEILL POLICE are turning to motorists for help to cut thefts from cars. Officers and Neighbourhood Watch members will visit crime trouble spots…
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Little India spice up call
By CAMERON LUCADOU-WELLS A PROPOSED council review into Dandenong’s struggling Little India precinct will need to spark a “massive” revigorating campaign, says an aggrieved trader.…
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Uniting Church lives up to its name
TRINITY Uniting Church in Dandenong has played a leading role in my life. I attended services in the Scott Street church and my first marriage…
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Wood waste nailed down
By CASEY NEILL A DANDENONG recycler is highlighting the beauty in wood packaging waste and encouraging Australian designers to consider sustainability. The Waste Converters and…