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Charges over taxi cash spree
A passenger threatened a Doveton taxi driver with a fake gun, police allege. Greater Dandenong CIU Detective Senior Constable Tony Lavars said a 19-year-old Noble…
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Grass fire suspicious
Police are appealing for witnesses to a Keysborough grass fire. CFA crews attended Wachter Reserve, Kingsclere Avenue, about 10pm on Friday 13 April. Greater Dandenong…
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Springvale store theft
A thief fled with $100 after threatening a Springvale shop assistant. The man entered the Eastern Life Lighting store on Springvale Road about 11am on…
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Torched car mystery
Police are trying to identify a car torched in Dandenong South. A passer-by reported seeing the vehicle on fire on Glasscocks Road, close to the…
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Testing time
DANDENONG Rotarians will do their bit to beat bowel cancer throughout May. Trevor Harding lost his 38-year-old niece Debbie Greer to the disease almost 20…
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Driver’s double trouble
A Carrum Downs man ran into trouble with Highway Patrol officers on his way home from Dandenong Police Station. Police intercepted the driver on Princes…
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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.…