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Toy gun-wielding man nabbed
A TOY gun sparked a quick arrest outside Centrelink in Springvale. Greater Dandenong CIU Detective Sergeant Luke Kirton said police were called to Springvale Road…
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Firebugs set house alight
A VACANT house was deliberately set alight in Keysborough on Thursday 5 May. A passer-by noticed a red glow and smelled smoke coming from the…
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Futile bid to rob taxi driver
A MAN sprayed deodorant in a taxi driver’s face during an attempted armed robbery in Dandenong. The driver picked up the 25-year-old Dandenong man from…
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Crowning achievement
By CASEY NEILL A SPRINGVALE pageant fanatic finally got his own time to shine – and sashayed away with a crown and ribbon. Hung Pham,…
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Winners are united
A DANDENONG youth advocacy group has won a state award. Unite Alliance Program claimed the Group Achievement in the Community Award at the Victorian Youth…
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Club’s big gift for little battler
AN Endeavour Hills boy is receiving brain tumour treatment in China thanks to his soccer side. White Star Dandenong Soccer Club raised more than $36,000…
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Gift helps offer a warm welcome
A FOOD truck serving up much more than meals has received a $4800 boost. The Federation of Chinese Organisations from Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos Association…
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Sending mum’s flowers
A KEYSBOROUGH business brought smiles to thousands of mums on Mother’s Day. Commercial nursery Karinga sent 150,000 chrysanthemums to supermarkets and other stores across Victoria,…
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Service waves wand for more help
A THEMED playgroup session helped kids and parents to celebrate Family Day Care Week in Dandenong North. Dandenong Community Family Day Care hosted an ‘every…
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Summit rises above the bad rap
By CASEY NEILL THE Apex gang has been dominating headlines but was not a talking point at the annual City of Greater Dandenong Youth Summit.…
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Early school leavers connect to work
A PROGRAM connecting Greater Dandenong school leavers with training and work has received a $1 million boost. Figures show that 7.4 per cent of the…
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There’s been tough times but Kelly sees the end
By CASEY NEILL KELLY Cairns wouldn’t be where she is today without The Smith Family. The Narre Warren 21-year-old received motivation and empowerment through the…
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