News
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Ties to nature
Families discovered the wonders of their own back yard at a school holiday nature event in Dandenong. The Discover Dandenong Creek Festival at Tirhatuan Park…
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Cambodian culture
The Cambodian New Year Festival in Springvale South incorporated Buddhist and Khmer observances and cuisine. The community event ran from Friday 13 to Sunday 15…
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Bag-snatch bandits
Police released CCTV footage and asked for public help after thieves snatched a woman’s handbag in Springvale. Greater Dandenong CIU members are investigating the incident,…
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Thieves strike at factory
Police are investigating a Dandenong South trailer theft and appealing for witnesses to come forward. Endeavour Hills police said thieves stole the trailer from a…
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Jim Hardy Park pays tribute to Dandy veteran
What’s In a Name delves into the fascinating stories and personalities behind some of the city’s best-known street and location names. This week the Journal…
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Let it snow – in Springvale
Springvale will again welcome snow this winter. The award-winning Springvale Snow Fest will return to Buckingham Avenue from noon to 7pm on Sunday 29 July.…
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Pride in sacrifice
By Casey Neill Dandenong’s Anzac Day commemorations will be a fittingly multi-cultural affair. “We’re going to have a speaker from the Afghan community as part…
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A lifetime of giving
By Casey Neill Des Custerson’s family has welcomed news that a Dandenong park will soon bear his name. Greater Dandenong Councillors agreed to ask the…
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Ice injecting room claim slammed
By Casey Neill A Springvale-based legal service says claims it is seeking a local ice injecting room are completely untrue. Liberal candidate for Mulgrave Maree…
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Recycling business fined for brother’s death
By Cam Lucadou-Wells A Dandenong South recycling business has been fined over the workplace death of its director’s brother in 2016. AAD Services Australia Pty…
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Violent offender gains sympathy
By Cam Lucadou-Wells A Dandenong magistrate has told a violent family violence offender that their life-story was an “exceptional” tragedy during a sentencing hearing on…
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New link to the past
By Casey Neill A Noble Park bridge will soon be named in honour of the region’s war veterans. The Heatherton Road overpass at EastLink will…