News
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Party stabbing witnesses wanted
A Berwick man received life-threatening stab wounds following a Noble Park party. The 24-year-old entered an altercation with two men on Ian Street about 5am…
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Family violence crime rise
By Casey Neill Greater Dandenong has the fifth highest crime rate in the state, latest Crime Statistics Agency figures show. The Police Service Area (PSA)…
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More cops call as crime soars
By Cam Lucadou-Wells Burglaries in Casey have climbed to nearly 50 a week with assaults about 40 and thefts 150, according to official crime statistics…
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Machete threat to step-brother
By Cam Lucadou-Wells A convicted family violence offender accused of threatening a step-brother with a machete in Noble Park has been refused bail. The 31-year-old…
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The torn blue line
By Casey Neill Police split over how to tackle crime… Greater Dandenong’s police taskforce boom is either cutting crime or encouraging criminals – depending on…
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Captain’s hope for the future
By Casey Neill “As much as this is a city with a lot of need, this is a city with a lot of capacity. People…
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Well bless you, my pet
A Dandenong church will be blessing pets on Sunday 9 October. For the first time, St James’ Anglican Church on Langhorne Street is welcoming animals…
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Ex-player and money manager helps raise funds
By Casey Neill More than 200 guests from south-east businesses talked footy in the name of charity. The Greater Dandenong Chamber of Commerce hoped its…
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Judges blown away by Snow Fest
Springvale Snow Fest and Dandenong’s Australia Day Festival won national awards. Last year’s Snow Fest won the Best Victorian Tourism Event title at the Australian…
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Kids love pizzas
Pizzas, dancing and fish bowls were on the menu for Greater Dandenong kids these school holidays. Jan Wilson Community Centre in Noble Park hosted a…
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Preserving our history
MEMBERS of the Dandenong-Cranbourne RSL sub-branch will learn how to preserve, maintain and increase access to war heritage collections. Museums Australia and the State Government…
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European cheeses bring smiles
By Casey Neill Amalia Europe Cheese looks a little different these days, but still has cheese and smallgoods at its heart. Mina Dawood’s mum Amalia…