News
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Knock out punch witnesses wanted
A man was punched unconscious while walking down a Dandenong street, police allege. They were called to Hutton and Cadle streets about 10.10pm on Monday…
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Looking for Tayla
A missing 12-year-old girl was last seen in Dandenong. Police are appealing for public help to find Tayla Hobbins, last seen on Sunday 8 October.…
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Give the gift of food
Generous food donations will bring joy to those in need in Springvale and surrounds this Christmas. The Springvale Benevolent Society is urging the community to…
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Frenzied axe attack
By Cam Lucadou-Wells A man, high on alcohol and medication, has pleaded guilty to a frenzied axe attack on terrified housemates in Springvale, a court…
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Flashmob an old trick
By Casey Neill The Waverley Gardens Shopping Centre hosted a flash mob that surprised shoppers in more ways than one. Twenty-two retirees from Weary Dunlop…
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Fake fine scam
A fake email scam has hit South-East residents. Police are warning the community to be wary of a bogus email doing the rounds in the…
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Coppers meet shoppers
Coppers and shoppers got together for a cuppa at Dandenong Plaza. The shopping centre hosted International Coffee with a Cop Day on Wednesday 4 October.…
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Greater Dandenong then and now
Lonsdale Street has changed beyond recognition since the days of horse and buggy and cattle being herded through Dandenong’s main thoroughfare on the way to…
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Cheers! Celebrity businessmen to open brewery
By Casey Neill Eddie Maguire and Gerry Ryan are bringing a $10 million brewery to Dandenong South. Greater Dandenong Council gave the green light to…
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Dance nights made runs for cricket
By Narelle Coulter In the 1950s the Dandenong Town Hall came alive each Wednesday night as young men and women, dressed to impressed,…
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One of the first with the news
The Dandenong Journal is one of Australia’s oldest newspapers. It was founded in 1865 by Irish immigrant Harvey Roulston. Mr Roulston had learned…
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Geoff hatches his history
By Narelle Coulter In the shed of his Noble Park home, amateur historian Geoff Wachter digs around in a cupboard searching for his…