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Bank in lockdown
By Casey Neill “It scared the living daylights out of me,” says eyewitness A Dandenong North man was just meters away as a bank bandit…
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‘Victim’ sees off gun attacker
A would-be thief aimed a shotgun at four people walking through a Dandenong park. Greater Dandenong CIU Detective Sergeant Dean Hayes said the friends left…
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Migrants tap into job advice
Young migrants can get job advice at a free forum in Dandenong. The South East Local Learning and Employment Network (SELLEN) and Greater Dandenong Council…
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Council moves to oppose tougher citizenship rules
By Casey Neill Greater Dandenong Council is opposing moves to toughen the Australian citizenship process. At the Monday 10 July meeting, councillor Heang Tak successfully…
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Police role could be actor’s high drama
By Casey Neill Dramatic, much? Dandenong High School’s Andreea certainly is – and proud of it. The 17-year-old discovered her love for drama in her…
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High-rise plan gets the thumbs down
By Casey Neill A five-storey apartment block slated for Stud Road got a thumbs down from Greater Dandenong councillors – but only just. Council officers…
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Reign of terror leads to jail
By Cam Lucadou-Wells A Springvale South man has been jailed without parole for a terrifying reign of family violence including cutting off and then smashing…
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Bundle of energy bursts onto the screen
By Casey Neill Dandenong’s Kate Cumbers burst onto Australian television screens decked out in bunny ears, a bunny tail and a tutu. The self-proclaimed Energiser…
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Siren sends bank bandit fleeing
A bank bandit is on the run after trying to rob a Dandenong bank with a note. It’s alleged he entered the Commonwealth Bank on…
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Where’s Mahaela?
Police are appealing for public help to find 16-year-old Mahaela Martin. She was last seen on Monday 3 July in the Dandenong area. Police have…
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In the spirit of ghost tour
By Casey Neill Does Dandenong’s Drum Theatre have a ghost? Rumour has it that the spirit of former Dandenong Town Hall caretaker Edward Potter can…
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Grant to recover its investment
A Dandenong glass recycler will boost its efforts to reduce landfill thanks to a $500,000 grant. Polytrade welcomed Energy, Environment and Climate Change Minister Lily…
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