News
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CFA land swap
A NEW Springvale Fire Station and an emergency services precinct are a step closer, thanks to a land swap between the CFA and City of…
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Stolen car gutted by fire
FIRE destroyed a stolen Peugeot in Carlton Road, Dandenong North, about 9pm on Monday 22 July. Police are appealing for witnesses, and Inspector Bruce Kitchen…
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Big bucks stolen from safe
THIEVES took a large amount of cash from a safe in Rodeo Drive, Dandenong South, last month. Police said they broke into the commercial premises…
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Guns stolen
THIEVES took five guns from a safe in a home in June Court, Keysborough. The theft occurred between 7.30pm on 16 July and noon on…
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Five arrested in Dandenong over robberies, burglary, extortion
By THOMAS O’BYRNE, The Age POLICE have arrested five men in relation to a string of armed robberies, aggravated burglaries and extortion in Dandenong. A…
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Syringe-safe design a good sign
By CAMERON LUCADOU-WELLS AN illustrated pamphlet on safe syringe disposal should become the model for council signs and community awareness leaflets, says Greater Dandenong councillor…
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Moment with Marg: Scouting keeps leader busy
By MARG STORK SUE Glen, of Springvale South, being community minded, has a busy life working as a library technician at Hampton Park Secondary College…
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Contest a dream for whiz Joshua
By KATHLEEN BELTSEN COMPUTER whiz Joshua Stevens is one of only three Australians to win the chance to compete in the finals of an international…
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Kangaroo shooting: Man turns himself in
UPDATE: A 21-year-old Dandenong man has turned himself into police in relation to a kangaroo being shot with arrows. Endeavour Hills police are currently interviewing…
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Dandenong Plaza's new booze shop passes the check-out
By CAMERON LUCADOU-WELLS A NEW alcohol outlet will be opened by a major supermarket in Dandenong Plaza, despite objectors saying it could create more anti-social behaviour.…
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Barrow load of fun at Silverton Primary School
By DAVID SCHOUT YOUNGSTERS Christopher and Jack were barking up the right tree when they and fellow Silverton Primary School students planted 250 trees in…
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Farmer shuns hens' night challenge
By ALECIA PINNER A DANDENONG South poultry farmer has refused a challenge by animal rights activists to spend 34 hours in a cage – “as…