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Asbestos scare at Spring Valley
The state’s pollution watchdog has investigated a finding of asbestos in soil mounds in Spring Valley Park in Springvale South. Asbestos fragments have also been…
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Springvale Community Hub named
The $50-million-plus Springvale library and community precinct will not be named Lucky Cat Square. Nor other public suggestions such as Spring Centre, Springvale Relaxation Centre,…
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’Caveman’ attacks on ex and police
An Endeavour Hills man has been refused bail after allegedly king-hitting his ex-partner, slinging her unconscious body over his shoulder in “caveman” fashion and bundling…
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Shooting victim charged over loaded gun
An alleged shooting victim in October has been charged with firearms and drug trafficking offences, a court has heard. Zoran Djukic faced two counts of…
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’Dire’ conviction for bus maker
Dandenong South bus manufacturer Volgren is appealing against a workplace safety conviction that it says could potentially put its future business at risk. Volgren pleaded…
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Concerns for missing girl
Police are appealing for help to find missing girl Lena Jawadi. Lena, 14, was last seen at a residence in Maurice Street, Dandenong on Wednesday…
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Man bashed from behind, then robbed
A 35-year-old man has been struck from behind and robbed while walking in Hillside Street, Springvale. The Springvale victim was talking on his mobile when…
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Cars and tools stolen from mechanic
Burglars have jack-knifed a work truck and trailer while stealing two cars and $40,000 of tools from a mechanic’s shop in Egan Road, Dandeong. Police…
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Brothers charged over bike-trail robbery
Two brothers have been charged over a group robbery of two cyclists on the Djerring Trail in Springvale. A 58-year-old man from Keysborough and a…
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Brandt Beca wanted on warrant
A 48-year-old man is wanted on warrant by police for failing to appear at court. Brandt Beca had been on summons for driving offences, police…
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Armed robber’s hill to climb
An armed, heavily drug-addicted man who held up a Subway outlet and servo in Dandenong has been sentenced to a combination of jail and a…
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Tribute to a treasure
A listed Greater Dandenong ‘living treasure’ Valmont David Wilson has died. Mr Wilson, 88, was renowned for his voluntary community service, particularly after retirement. One…
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