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Men gang-robbed near stations
Two men have been robbed in daylight by groups of youths in central Dandenong and Springvale. Walking home from work, a 35-year-old man was approached…
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Armed robber ‘violent and impulsive’
A serial “violent” offender has been jailed for up to four-and-a-half years over a brutal bashing and robbery at gunpoint of a driver in Noble…
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Slug of sabotage?
A defiant Ian Cook has vowed to fight up to 96 charges levelled by Greater Dandenong Council at him and his commercial catering company iCook…
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Soccer violence erupts in Noble Park
Police are investigating a violent brawl that erupted on the pitch and sidelines of a soccer game at Ross Reserve, Noble Park on Friday night…
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Major contract win for Wallara
Australian disability enterprise Wallara has opened its new, larger building at 160 Bridge Road Keysborough, in a significant expansion that could lead to more supported…
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Gambling harms hidden by stigma
People are more willing to report their drinking problem, mental health issue or affair than admit they have a gambling issue. Such is the crushing…
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Teaching a healthy approach
We need more empathy and compassion for what students endure, says Dandenong High School PE teacher and university educator Sara Villiers. She jumped at the…
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Affordable home shortage deepens
Nearly 10,000 new households are needed in Greater Dandenong to cope with population growth in the next five years, according to homelessness agency Wayss. On…
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Ton of class
Prep students appeared mature beyond their years as they dressed up for a celebration of their first 100 days at St Anthony’s Primary School, Noble…
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Echo Taskforce raids in Doveton, Brunswick
An address in Doveton has been raided by Victoria Police members of its anti-outlaw motorcycle gang taskforce. Echo Taskforce detectives executed two warrants, at a…
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All sports for all abilities
A smorgasbord of pursuits were on offer as part of an all-abilities, all-sports fun day at Edinburgh Reserve, Springvale. About 250 students from the South-East…
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Carjacker in the lock-up
A carjacker who clenched a padlock and struck his male victim twice in the neck has been jailed for up to 12 months. Dut Dengshok,…
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