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Hoons hounded
By CASEY NEILL THE dog squad has sniffed out three would-be hoons who crashed into a power pole in Springvale. A patrolling canine unit spotted…
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Men arrested after punch claim
A TAXI driver was arrested after allegedly hitting back at a man who he claimed threw a punch at him in Dandenong earlier this month.…
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Face slashed in broken bottle attack
By CAM LUCADOU-WELLS A MAN faces eight months’ jail after pleading guilty to “bottling” a person in the head as well as to several liquor…
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‘Ninja’ strikes in park mugging
A MAN has been robbed at knife-point in a Dandenong park by a ninja-style assailant for just $30. The victim was walking through Hemmings Park…
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Cash stolen in milk bar raid
A MAN has stolen about $1000 from a Dandenong milk bar after threatening the woman behind the counter. The man was inside the Ross Street…
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Truck torched
POLICE are investigating a suspicious car fire in Dandenong last week. The 2004 Isuzu truck was parked at the corner of Stud Road and King…
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Lights shine on black spots
TRAFFIC lights and roundabouts are set to boost safety at four Greater Dandenong intersections. Greater Dandenong Council has received $1.1 million through the Federal Government’s…
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Fire and theft in Market break-in
By LACHLAN MOORHEAD THREE teens have broken into the Dandenong Market after closing hours and started a fire inside, causing significant damage to stores and…
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Workers evacuated from abattoir blaze
By CAM LUCADOU-WELLS A CHEMICAL reaction has sparked a fire at a Dandenong South abattoir overnight. Three CFA pumpers and a hazmat unit were called…
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Man faces motorbike hoon charges
A DANDENONG North motorcyclist was arrested and bailed after a series of alleged hooning offences over the past three months. Police executed a search warrant…
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Students add spice to art
INTERNATIONALLY acclaimed artist Chaco Kato has joined with local school children to build an interactive installation for the whole family to enjoy. The unique installation,…
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Race revved up
By CASEY NEILL Need for speed set to get hoons off the streets… DRIVERS will hit the streets this month in a bid to bring…