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Impressed by the vision
By CASEY NEILL THE 25th Premier Regional Business Awards Gala dinner was “a very special end to a very special idea that started in 1990…
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Residents to be interviewed by murder police
POLICE began doorknocking homes in Doveton and Springvale South on Friday for information on the unsolved murder of teenager Cayleb Hough. The remains of the…
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Robbery and kidnap charges
TWO men have been arrested and charged by police in relation to a spate of armed robberies, aggravated burglaries and car thefts in Melbourne’s south-east.…
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Making the most of chance to achieve
By CAM LUCADOU-WELLS NOBLE Park’s Arif Hazara is proof of what can be achieved if given a chance. In June, the 21-year-old will fly to…
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Clear call to see the risks
A NEW eye health program is coming to Greater Dandenong with a view to target vision loss. Vision 2020 Australia’s Vision Initiative will focus on…
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Ride for food relief
By CASEY NEILL DANDENONG’S Avocare was the starting point for the inaugural 1100 kilometre-plus Hunger Ride. Foodbank Victoria (FBV) CEO Dave McNamara and fitness industry…
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Streets ahead under laneway revamp plans
By CAM LUCADOU-WELLS GREATER Dandenong Council has plans to transform two dreary Springvale laneways as well as turn Springvale Road into a boulevard. Springvale Asian…
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Record for ‘small’ feat, with thanks to mum
By CASEY NEILL A DANDENONG North man has dedicated his new miniature shoe collection record to his late mum. Wilson Fernandez started collecting the miniatures…
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Victim had face smashed into wall
By CAM LUCADOU-WELLS A DANDENONG squatter has been refused bail after being accused of grabbing a woman by the back of the head and slamming…
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Threatened wife tried to hang herself
By CAM LUCADOU-WELLS A DANDENONG man has been refused bail after allegedly threatening to kill his estranged wife, an ex-friend as well as their Sri…
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Hunt for yellow hoodie thief
POLICE have released images of a man who may assist their investigation of an armed robbery at a Dandenong adult entertainment store last month. Greater…
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Council chief on indefinite sick leave
GREATER Dandenong Council CEO John Bennie is on indefinite sick leave. His condition has not been made public but during discussions about approving his absence…