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When global conflict causes local turbulence
In our first column we wrote about youth crime and the cracks forming in Australia’s social fabric. We return to those cracks – but this…
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Syringe machine a topic of pointed debate
Relocating Springvale’s controversial syringe-vending machine may not be the solution to strong community concerns, according to a former mayor. Local leaders are organising a petition…
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Buyer for Peter Stevens Dandenong
Buyers have been found for the majority of collapsed retailer Peter Stevens Motorcycles, including its Dandenong outlets. KordaMentha administrators of the 55-year-old retailing giant announced…
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Dandenong Sth gas leak under control
After eight hours on the scene, fire fighters have brought a gas leak from a chemical reaction in a Dandenong South factory under control and…
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Dandenong Sth gas leak yet to be controlled
Buildings have been evacuated as fire fighters remain at the scene of an out-of-control hazardous gas leak in Dandenong South’s industrial area on Friday 27…
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Gas leak warning in Dandenong Sth
Fire fighters have responded to a hazardous gas leak in Dandenong South on Friday 27 June. Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) were called to an industrial…
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Martial artist offers free self-defence for women
A world-renowned Wing Chun Kung Fu instructor is offering free classes to empower culturally-diverse women amid rising crimes and safety concerns. For six months, Anne…
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Fatal house fire in Springvale
A male has been found dead at a house fire in Springvale on Friday 27 June. Police say a neighbour noticed smoke coming from the…
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Stegbar thief avoids jail after $165k cabinetry scam
A former subcontractor who stole over $165,000 worth of building materials from window supplier Stegbar has avoided jail time. He received a two-year community correction…
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Serial drink-driver jailed after maiming passenger
A serial drink-driver who crashed head-on into a parked car and critically injured his unrestrained passenger has been jailed for up to six years. Eric…
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B-double allegedly flees side-swipe crash
Police are calling for dashcam footage of a hit-run collision between a B Double truck and a sedan on Heatherton Road, Dandenong North. The truck…
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Fire strikes thrice as Hallam factory fire investigated
Police and fire authorities have called in arson investigators after a school uniform business in Hallam was completely destroyed by a suspicious fire early Thursday…
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