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Shot fired in armed neighbours dispute
By Cam Lucadou-Wells A Dandenong man allegedly fired a 12-gauge shotgun during a dispute in which his brother and a neighbour respectively brandished a pitchfork…
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Boost for baby bookworms
Libraries in Dandenong and Springvale are helping budding bookworms to make a strong start. They’re participating in the 1000 Books Before School program that is…
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Elderly woman praised for stopping assault
By Cam Lucadou-Wells A brave, elderly woman was the only onlooker who stared down a bus commuter who repeatedly punched a man into unconsciousness at…
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Play space to help toddlers explore
By Casey Neill Dandenong Day Nursery has a new outdoor toddler play space, thanks to a $10,000 grant. Co-ordinator Deborah Noble said the cash from…
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Starving animals on the road to recovery
By Victoria Stone-Meadows The starving and neglected animals seized from a property in Dandenong North last month are receiving ongoing medical care in preparation for…
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Cops to crack down on hoons
Hoons remain a key target for Greater Dandenong police. Inspector Mark Langhorn said Operation Sumatra kicked off in January and would continue for another month…
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Safety signs of the times
By Casey Neill Joining forces for community safety is a sign of things to come for Greater Dandenong’s police and council. On Monday 13 February…
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Yassmin guest speaker at Women’s Day
By Casey Neill Fresh from a stoush with Senator Jacqui Lambie, Yassmin Abdel-Magied will lead International Women’s Day celebrations in Springvale. She’s the guest speaker…
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Monash delays from accident
By Cam Lucadou-Wells A WOMAN has been trapped after a serious multi-vehicle crash on the Monash Freeway at Dandenong North. Paramedics are treating the woman…
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Owner chases car thieves
A Dandenong man gave chase after he arrived home in time to watch thieves driving away in his car. Police said the culprits entered his…
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Man cut by machete robber
A machete-wielding thief struck his victim and stole his mobile phone in Springvale. The victim, a 21-year-old Springvale man, was using the phone as he…
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Rider dies after crash
A 33-year-old motorcyclist has died in hospital following a crash in Noble Park North. Police believe the car was turning right onto Jacksons Road from…