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Stingrays get the job done
TAC Cup – round 8 RUNNING hot and cold Dandenong Stingrays eventually found just the right temperature with a 17.10 (112) to 13.8 (86) win…
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Scots day for old stock yards
MORE than a touch of tartan graced the Dandenong Showgrounds yesterday (Sunday). The Dandenong Agricultural and Pastoral Society held its 12th annual Scottish Heritage Day,…
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Founder returns
By CASEY NEILL SPRINGVALE RSL’s first president is now at rest in the sub-branch’s memorial garden. William Fleming and his brothers Vic and Tom founded…
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A dog’s life on the streets
By CAM LUCADOU-WELLS LEE Martin can’t believe at the ripe age of 52 that she’s been without a home for nearly a year. The grandmother…
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Wetland warriors test the water
ATHOL Road Primary School has transformed a rubble-filled corner into wetlands. Environmental studies teacher Brian Hunter said the Springvale South school’s senior students finished the…
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On a knife-edge
By CASEY NEILL POLICE convinced a knife-wielding Noble Park man who was threatening himself, bystanders and officers to drop his weapons on 12 August last…
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Fire rips factories
FIRE engulfed two factories in a Keysborough industrial area on Friday morning. CFA District 8 Operations Officer Paul Carrigg said more than 80 firefighters attended…
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Plaza’s the place for police training
By CASEY NEILL MORE than 20 police officers in training descended on Dandenong Plaza last Thursday. The probationary constables from the Victoria Police Academy spoke…
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Velvet gloves break down barriers
By CASEY NEILL DETECTIVE Sergeant Dean Hedge has spent the past 20 years sparring with youths, forming fast friendships and breaking down barriers. The Greater…
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Carve-up bid fails
By CAM LUCADOU-WELLS A bid by Keysborough land-owners to carve up their green wedge property for housing development has been rebuffed by a council draft…
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Schools on fresh pathways
By CASEY NEILL TWO Greater Dandenong schools have been applauded for innovative programs with Victorian Educational Excellence Awards. Noble Park’s Carwatha College P-12 received the…
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Proud to be of service
By CASEY NEILL TEN Greater Dandenong police were last week recognised for 35 years’ service to Victoria Police. The Southern Metro Region Division 3 honours…
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