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Irritated over traffic calming
By Casey Neill A “traffic calming device” nearly caused a head-on collision in a Noble Park North street, says one local. But Greater Dandenong Council…
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Bike bandit strikes in broad daylight
A BMX-bandit robbed a disabled woman at knifepoint in broad daylight in Springvale. Greater Dandenong CIU detectives are appealing for public help following the Thursday…
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More energy into streetscape upgrade
More CCTV and a streetscape upgrade are slowly heading for Dandenong’s Hemmings Street. At the Monday 28 August Greater Dandenong Council meeting, councillor Matthew Kirwan…
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Roads struggle with growing traffic
By Casey Neill The road network is playing catch-up with traffic volumes in growing Keysborough. At the Monday 28 August Greater Dandenong Council meeting, councillor…
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Learners are a legend
Greater Dandenong had two winners at the Victorian Learn Local Awards. Springvale Neighbourhood House’s Melinda Hamilton took home a Learn Local Acknowledgement Award from the…
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1000 books give literacy boost
The Dandenong West Primary School shelves have $16,000 in new books. The Dymocks Children’s Charities (DCC) Library Regeneration program and the Andrews Foundation delivered the…
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There’s a warrant out for Tayler
A man wanted over armed robberies could be in the South-East. Police are appealing for public help to find Tayler Hazell as there’s a warrant…
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Trench trapped worker freed
A man was trapped in a trench at Mt Hira College in Keysborough. Ambulance Victoria was called to the Perry Road Islamic school about 4.15pm…
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Fine age for art
Greater Dandenong’s older creatives are showing off their skills through an annual exhibition. The Dandenong University of the Third Age (U3A) will hold its art…
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Learning from education lessons
Recent inflammatory remarks made by a prominent federal politician have shone the spotlight on special education, but not necessarily in a positive manner. The conversation…
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Theft bid leads to guns find
A passer-by thwarted a Dandenong man’s attempt to steal a broken-down motorbike from the roadside. Frontline Tactical Unit police responded to a call regarding the…
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Minister to review market plans
By Casey Neill The State Planning Minister is poised to personally intervene to block a Bangholme produce market. In June, Greater Dandenong Council approved the…