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Burglars make off with bikes
THIEVES stole more than $50,000 in rare military-grade electric bikes from a Springvale store. Greater Dandenong CIU Detective Senior Constable Andrew Paternott said the burglary…
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Mystery over man’s death
A 26-YEAR-old man has died shortly after arriving with life-threatening injuries at Monash Medical Centre. According to police, the man presented at the Clayton hospital’s…
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Rate cap squeeze on sky rail
By CAM LUCADOU-WELLS GREATER Dandenong councillor Sean O’Reilly has voiced concern about the cost of maintaining new parks and open spaces under the proposed sky…
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Parking charges cut
By CAM LUCADOU-WELLS PARKING meter fees in Warwick Avenue, Springvale, were reduced by Greater Dandenong Council from Tuesday. From 9am parking limits were increased from…
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Skyrail training for declining skills
By CAM LUCADOU-WELLS A TRAINING centre to reskill retrenched automotive workers will be established at Chisholm Institute as part of the State Government’s skyrail project.…
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Social guide to sweep away prejudice
A NEW guide to the diverse Indian culture is tackling community prejudice and conflict. The Federation of Indian Origin Multi-Faith Organisations (FIMO) launched The Indian…
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Age of awareness
GREATER Dandenong residents can help to shape the future of aged care in their own back yard and beyond. Uniting AgeWell, which has a site…
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Cascade of culture
DANDENONG Market’s Lunar New Year Festival was a day-long celebration of Asian arts and culture. Traditional street foods, dance performances and more were on offer…
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Paramedics’ medical bag stolen
PARAMEDICS treating an elderly man in Dandenong have been robbed of medical equipment. Greater Dandenong CIU detectives said the theft occurred in Curtin Crescent about…
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Multiple charges for speedster
A SPRINGVALE South disqualified driver will be charged with speeding and drink driving in Springvale. Casey Highway Patrol officers were targeting intentional high-risk driving through…
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Left dangling
By CAM LUCADOU-WELLS Residents rail against train as plans leave them up in the air… FOR one Noble Park resident, there’s no way the State…
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Drum beats for the heart of theatre
By NARELLE COULTER BALLOONS and streamers rained down on the Drum Theatre on Thursday night as the arts hub rolled out the red carpet for…