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Five arrested in Dandenong over robberies, burglary, extortion
By THOMAS O’BYRNE, The Age POLICE have arrested five men in relation to a string of armed robberies, aggravated burglaries and extortion in Dandenong. A…
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Syringe-safe design a good sign
By CAMERON LUCADOU-WELLS AN illustrated pamphlet on safe syringe disposal should become the model for council signs and community awareness leaflets, says Greater Dandenong councillor…
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Moment with Marg: Scouting keeps leader busy
By MARG STORK SUE Glen, of Springvale South, being community minded, has a busy life working as a library technician at Hampton Park Secondary College…
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Contest a dream for whiz Joshua
By KATHLEEN BELTSEN COMPUTER whiz Joshua Stevens is one of only three Australians to win the chance to compete in the finals of an international…
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Kangaroo shooting: Man turns himself in
UPDATE: A 21-year-old Dandenong man has turned himself into police in relation to a kangaroo being shot with arrows. Endeavour Hills police are currently interviewing…
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Dandenong Plaza's new booze shop passes the check-out
By CAMERON LUCADOU-WELLS A NEW alcohol outlet will be opened by a major supermarket in Dandenong Plaza, despite objectors saying it could create more anti-social behaviour.…
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Barrow load of fun at Silverton Primary School
By DAVID SCHOUT YOUNGSTERS Christopher and Jack were barking up the right tree when they and fellow Silverton Primary School students planted 250 trees in…
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Farmer shuns hens' night challenge
By ALECIA PINNER A DANDENONG South poultry farmer has refused a challenge by animal rights activists to spend 34 hours in a cage – “as…
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Sam sees Red, and loves it!
SOCCER-mad Samual couldn’t believe his luck when he found himself rubbing shoulders with representatives of one of the most famous soccer clubs in the world.…
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Sex offender groomed teen, court told
By CAMERON LUCADOU-WELLS A CONVICTED paedophile has avoided extra jail time despite admitting to grooming a girl, 15, for a rendezvous at a Dandenong motel. Mark…
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Cricket balls-up leaves North Dandenong club stranded
By CAMERON LUCADOU-WELLS IT’S a case of “six and out’’ for North Dandenong Cricket Club seniors who have had their pitch pulled from under them.…
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Suspended driver on third conviction
By CAMERON LUCADOU-WELLS A FORKLIFT driver and former refugee has been warned he will be jailed if he is convicted for a fourth time for…