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Commuter struck by ‘over-defensive’ punch
An “over-defensive” transgender adult has taken offence at another train passenger and punched him hard in the face, a court has heard. The victim and…
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Rising above the low times
Once a victim of bullying, Arzum Caglayancay is now making a stand for others. The 31-year-old public servant is a finalist at the 2018 Mrs…
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People power derails land sell-off
Two disused kindergartens could be set to become ‘pocket parks’ after a stunning reversal by Greater Dandenong Council. At a 27 August meeting, councillors overturned…
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Debate rages on velodrome fate
Greater Dandenong Council has defended its plans to demolish a Noble Park velodrome named after sport legend Maurice Kirby. The council had come under fire…
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Market’s blueprint for growth
More festivals, more visitors from across Melbourne, a possible night market and better parking – these are the planks of Dandenong Market’s upcoming plans. The…
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Page-turners on parade
Despite appearances, Book Week wasn’t just about dress-ups at Noble Park Secondary College. Staff and students inhabited their favourite book characters to acknowledge the power…
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Punching from the pulpit
Soft-spoken priest Matt Scheffer says the boxing ring is a metaphor for life. “Don’t be afraid to get in the ring – and have a…
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Mile Creek oil slick
An asphalt processing plant in Springvale has been fined over illegally spilling oil into a local waterway. Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) fined Fulton Hogan…
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Bells toll for boom gates
Abbotts Road’s traffic-clogging boom gates have been dismantled with a new rail overpass set to open for use on 8 September. Crews removed the gates…
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Green light for Springvale tower
A proposed 10-storey multi-use apartment building has been hailed as a “historic” development in central Springvale. The proposal at 17-19 Balmoral Avenue for 89 apartments,…
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New trial against youth crime
New teams of police officers and youth workers are patrolling the South East every night to help break the cycle of offending among young people.…
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Deadly pills warning
Greater Dandenong has claimed an unwelcome title as one of the fatal overdose hotspots in Melbourne, according to newly-released research. It sparked a warning about…
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