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Filipino stories in films
By Casey Neill A South-East Melbourne filmmaker is hitting big screens across the Philippines. Matthew Victor Pastor’s full-length movie MELODRAMA / RANDOM / MELBOURNE! played…
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Teacher suspended over porn charges
By Casey Neill A Dandenong deputy principal is suspended from teaching after police charged him with child pornography offences. Quentin Paul Smith is due to…
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Springvale shoplifter appeal
Police are searching for an alleged Springvale laptop thief. They said a man entered a retail store about 5.30pm on Monday 5 March and picked…
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Book builds understanding of war sacrifice
By Casey Neill A new book is exploring Springvale’s rich war heritage in time for Anzac Day. Southern Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust (SMCT) is giving free…
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Space to share
By Casey Neill Chaw Po is sharing the skills she learned through Space2b with other migrant women. The Springvale South woman has gone from trainee…
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Armed robbery charges
Police charged a 28-year-old man over an alleged burglary spree that started at a Springvale servo. Greater Dandenong CIU Detective Sergeant Craig West said the…
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A day for Indonesia
A day of Indonesian delights will celebrate two special events. The Indonesian Women’s Friendship Network will present the Indonesian Multicultural Festival of Victoria on Sunday…
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Search for jewellery owner
Police are hoping to reunite a jewellery set with its rightful owner. Officers found the necklace and earrings at the end of December last year.…
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Dutchies serve up sweet treats
Johan and Mariette Tegrotenhuis are tight-lipped about what goes into their poffertjes. “There are lots of recipes out there on the internet, but nothing comes…
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Man bashed in own home
A 31-year-old Dandenong man suffered cuts and abrasions when five men brandishing weapons broke into his apartment. Greater Dandenong CIU Sergeant Craig West said the…
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Bike ban for speeding
A Doveton motorcyclist will be without their bike for 30 days following Operation Nexus. The 30-year-old was among 4119 motorists nabbed speeding during the state-wide…
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Bungled burglary
A Dandenong North man disturbed a would-be burglar inside his garage in the middle of the night. The McFees Road resident heard loud bangs about…