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Water lovers set to make waves
By Casey Neill Bangholme’s new water skiing centre is making a splash in unexpected ways. The Melbourne Cable Park had a soft opening on Sunday…
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Dandenong police fly the flag for Indigenous recognition
An Aboriginal flag now proudly and permanently flies outside Dandenong Police Station. Police Minister Lisa Neville visited the station with Dandenong MP Gabrielle Williams on…
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Here’s cheers to the best of our clubs
Greater Dandenong clubs are celebrating a swag of state awards. Dandenong Club, Club Noble in Noble Park, and Greyhounds Entertainment and Highways in Springvale all…
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Dandy takes a tartan turn
Aye! Dandenong’s Scottish Heritage Day is returning for its 15th year. The Dandenong Agricultural and Pastoral Society event will run at the Dandenong Showgrounds from…
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Flip gets council in the zone
By Casey Neill “It was the one and only, absolutely correct decision.” Silvia Mastrogiovanni said the 10 April Greater Dandenong Council decision to approve four…
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Army saved the day
Dandenong North students heard from a Victoria Cross recipient that the army was his salvation. Corporal Mark Donaldson spoke to Lyndale Secondary College’s Year 8…
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Wanted over weapons, drugs…
Andrew Betchley is wanted over weapons, drugs, theft and deception matters. The 33-year-old is known to frequent the Dandenong area. Police are appealing for public…
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Mateship forged under fire
By Casey Neill “The Queenslander saw and heard the loudest explosion he thinks he’s ever heard,” Jeff Casson told the Dandenong Anzac Day service. “It…
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Legal lifeline for youth
By Casey Neill A program keeping Dandenong youths out of jail appears to have been given a lifeline. The Journal reported on 21 April that…
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Dozen rare birds stolen
The theft of a rare flock from Dandenong North has ruffled feathers. Police are investigating after thieves entered a McFees Road home between 8am and…
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Car theft: Swindle wanted
Jessica Swindle is wanted on car theft and drug offences. Police have a number of warrants for the 20-year-old’s arrest and are appealing for public…
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Centre reveals shocking family violence rates
By Bonny Burrows Family violence experts have revealed that they are making about 20 to 30 assessments each night as they announce that their service…