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Tyre recycler fined for ‘severe’ injury
A Dandenong South tyre-recycling factory has been convicted and fined $80,000 after a worker’s arm was mangled in an unguarded tyre shredder. The worker had…
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Meteoric trail
Quick-thinking Star News photographer Rob Carew captured the afterglow of a large meteor of apparent space junk over Dandenong South. The bright cloud – what…
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NPAC’s future mapped
Noble Park Aquatic Centre’s 50-metre outdoor pool will be retained by Greater Dandenong Council – at least in the medium term. The council has committed…
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No bail for accused car thief
There were no more chances for a suspended learner driver accused of continuing a string of car thefts while on bail. Mark Anthony Chilcott, 20,…
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Family violence drops in Dandy
Greater Dandenong has recorded a second consecutive annual drop in reported family violence, defying a massive statewide rise. According to official crime statistics, reported incidents…
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A massive season awaits!
By Nick Creely DANDENONG DISTRICT CRICKET ASSOCIATION 2019/20 SEASON PREVIEW – TURF 2 AND 3 TURF 2 BEACONSFIELD President: Steve Keam Coach: Nathan Goodes Captain:…
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Ukraine history set in stone
A plaque marking decades of Ukrainian settlement is set to be unveiled in Burden Park, Springvale. The celebration on 19 October brings together the Association…
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Robot camp in deepest Amazon
Dozens of students have taken a school holiday ‘camp’ on computer science in Dandenong on 2 October. The Camp Amazon session was part of a…
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ANZ branch set to close
ANZ Bank has cited the popularity of online and mobile banking as the reason for shutting its Endeavour Hills branch on 20 November. It is…
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Council drops iCook Foods charges
Greater Dandenong Council has sensationally dropped all 96 food safety charges levelled against commercial catering company iCook Foods. The 30-year-old Dandenong South business is now…
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Twin towers site revealed
The site for Armada Dandenong Plaza’s proposed $70 million twin apartment towers can be revealed. Concept plans show 12-storey glass towers up to 49 metres…
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Council urges counterparts: back your neighbour
Greater Dandenong council has used a national conference to highlight the plight of asylum seekers in the community, drawing attention to an issue affecting thousands…
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