News
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Flip gets council in the zone
By Casey Neill “It was the one and only, absolutely correct decision.” Silvia Mastrogiovanni said the 10 April Greater Dandenong Council decision to approve four…
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Army saved the day
Dandenong North students heard from a Victoria Cross recipient that the army was his salvation. Corporal Mark Donaldson spoke to Lyndale Secondary College’s Year 8…
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Wanted over weapons, drugs…
Andrew Betchley is wanted over weapons, drugs, theft and deception matters. The 33-year-old is known to frequent the Dandenong area. Police are appealing for public…
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Mateship forged under fire
By Casey Neill “The Queenslander saw and heard the loudest explosion he thinks he’s ever heard,” Jeff Casson told the Dandenong Anzac Day service. “It…
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Legal lifeline for youth
By Casey Neill A program keeping Dandenong youths out of jail appears to have been given a lifeline. The Journal reported on 21 April that…
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Dozen rare birds stolen
The theft of a rare flock from Dandenong North has ruffled feathers. Police are investigating after thieves entered a McFees Road home between 8am and…
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Car theft: Swindle wanted
Jessica Swindle is wanted on car theft and drug offences. Police have a number of warrants for the 20-year-old’s arrest and are appealing for public…
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Centre reveals shocking family violence rates
By Bonny Burrows Family violence experts have revealed that they are making about 20 to 30 assessments each night as they announce that their service…
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Plea to save legal service
By Casey Neill A program that keeps Dandenong youths out of jail will end on 1 July. Federal Government funding for not-for-profit Youthlaw will drop…
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Internet hotline to fire brigade
A smoking panel in the Dandenong Telephone Exchange disrupted traffic and internet service in Dandenong. Walker and McCrae streets were closed for about two hours…
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Silent movie speaks volumes
By Casey Neill A Dandenong filmmaker’s silent movie is making noise in Hollywood. Matthew Victor Pastor, 28, is heading to the Academy Award qualifier Los…
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Gang arrested over armed robbery spree
Police have arrested five men in Noble Park over a series of south-east armed robberies. The armed robberies occurred on Thursday 20 April at a…