News
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Liquor store fears
By Casey Neill A new liquor store will “likely have negative social and health impacts on Springvale residents”, says one Greater Dandenong Councillor. Matthew Kirwan…
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New images could catch muzzle man
Police hope CCTV images will help to identify the man who placed his hand over a woman’s mouth as she crossed a Springvale street. The…
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Handgun hold-up for mobile phone
Bandits armed with a handgun stole a mobile phone from two teenage boys in Dandenong. The victims, aged 17 and 18, were walking on the…
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Remote CCTV captures would-be burglar
Police arrested a Dandenong man over a burglary at a Springvale restaurant. It’s believed the 23-year-old entered the rear of the Springvale Road business while…
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Hole truth on donuts
A humble family favourite is celebrating 50 years – but almost never existed. Dandee Donuts owner Susan Bell said her parents started the business back…
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Cold night warms hearts
Bangholme students raised $23,000 to provide more than 240 homeless people with shelter. More than 60 students, alumni and staff braved cold temperatures during Cornish…
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Baking’s in their blood
By Casey Neill Melina Longhurst’s family has been baking since 1852. Her Dandenong Market stall, Melina’s Bakery and Larder, still brings traditional family recipes to…
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Electoral boundary shake-up
Some Greater Dandenong residents will soon find themselves with a new federal representative. The augmented Electoral Commission for Victoria announced changes to federal electoral divisions…
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The missing Link
By Casey Neill Avocare will keep feeding thousands of vulnerable people in Greater Dandenong and beyond thanks to an eleventh-hour lifeline. In April, the Journal…
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Goldilocks and the freed bared
By Cam Lucadou-Wells In a twist on the Goldilocks tale, a man has been found naked and asleep in a vacated rental home in Springvale.…
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Addict drags ex-partner through street
By Cam Lucadou-Wells A heroin addict has dragged and kicked his ex-partner in Springvale’s main street after she refused to give him more than $50,…
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Armed men strike
Four men stole a mobile phone at gunpoint in Springvale. Police are investigating the armed robbery, which occurred on View Road just after 9.30pm on…