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Crews battling factory fire
A fire fuelled by car parts destroyed a shed and its contents at a Dandenong South car recycler. Up to 13 fire crews brought the…
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Funds to make hospitals safe
By Casey Neill Hospital safety and help for drug users featured in two health boost announcements for Dandenong. On Thursday 23 February, Dandenong MP Gabrielle…
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New opening for manufacturing
By Casey Neill Jobs and growth – one Dandenong South manufacturer is embodying the catch cry in a big way. Hilton Manufacturing needs up to…
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Foster homes for doggies
More than 30 greyhounds hope to get a new home at a Greyhound Adoption Program (GAP) event in Springvale. Sandown Greyhound Racing Club in View…
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Historic treasures at risk
Museum India’s director says he’ll be forced to sell off thousands of rare, historical items without government support for the Dandenong centre. In response to…
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Region’s bright future
By Casey Neill Small to medium sized businesses have opportunity aplenty in Greater Dandenong, according to an industry expert. KPMG Enterprise Advisory director Michael Alf…
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Coroner calls for bridge safety
By Casey Neill A Coroner’s report has recommended a safety overhaul for a Dandenong footbridge after a cyclist drowned. Coroner Audrey Jamieson found that Darren…
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Three on armed robbery charges
Three Dandenong North men will answer armed robbery and weapons charges over a string of south-east robberies. The 18, 19 and 21-year-old were allegedly armed…
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Ballet move numbers add up to science studies
Australia’s best ballerinas are helping kids with maths and science at Spring Parks Primary School. The Australian Ballet is partnering with schools to deliver Steamdance…
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Woman blacked out while being strangled
By Cam Lucadou-Wells A 29-year-old Noble Park man accused of strangling his partner to near-unconsciousness and then smothering her face with a cloth on their…
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Hip-hop dance is in a spin
Street Dreams is giving a free leg-up to budding Dandenong hip-hop dancers. Samson Smith from Justice Crew helped to welcome the Salvation Army and Musicians…
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He’s a councillor on the move
By Casey Neill Greater Dandenong councillor Tim Dark refused to comment on a council meeting seat swap that’s moved him from between two ALP colleagues.…