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Plea for Esther
By Casey Neill A mother pleading for information about her missing daughter said she last heard from her on Mother’s Day. Margaret Royal said her…
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Sleeping man groped on train
By Cam Lucadou-Wells A man awoke on a late-night train to find himself being groped down his underpants by a stranger, Dandenong Magistrates’ Court heard.…
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All they need is love
By Casey Neill Basketball is protecting and transforming at-risk Dandenong youths through a new African team. The Black Rhino players received their jerseys at Dandenong…
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Burger day is going to be a mouthfull
Sushi, schnitzel and cupcakes aren’t the standard burger buns. But Dandenong Market traders are getting creative to mark National Burger Day. The Sunday 28 May…
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Christian Brothers victim guilty of child porn hoard
By Cam Lucadou-Wells A man who said he was a victim of a notorious Christian Brothers paedophile has pleaded guilty to possessing nearly 60,000 images…
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Caring spreads the blanket of warmth
A Dandenong business is collecting blankets to help homeless people keep warm this winter. Le Pine Funerals is calling on the community to show its…
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Scout’s honour
By Casey Neill Television news favourite Peter Hitchener was on hand to present a special award to a special Springvale Scout. Breanne Simmons, a member…
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Maze makes a connection
By Casey Neill Diverse performers bring diverse ideas to the table at Dandenong’s Fusion Theatre. A Place Called Maze is the result. The production will…
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Road rage lands victim in hospital
A Dandenong North man was seriously assaulted in a road-rage incident. Greater Dandenong CIU Detective Senior Constable Christine Johnstone said the assault occurred in Illawarra…
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Arrested over phone theft
Police arrested a 16-year-old over a mobile phone theft in the Dandenong CBD. They allege the Dandenong North teen approached another 16-year-old, from Noble Park,…
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Victim punched, cash grabbed
A cigarette thief punched his victim in the head at Dandenong railway station, police allege. Greater Dandenong CIU Detective Senior Constable Christine Johnstone said the…
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No trial for bank fire
By Casey Neill Plea bargain may mean bank arsonist avoids public hearing… The Rohingya asylum seeker charged over the Springvale bank fire may not have…