News
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Alcoholic used screwdriver as a gearstick
By Cam Lucadou-Wells A young mother has been jailed after repeatedly driving while disqualified, including twice while using a screwdriver as a gearstick. Tania Jayne…
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Gateway’s looking for more work
By Casey Neill The Gateway family needs a helping hand but isn’t interested in charity – it wants work. Dandenong-based disability enterprise Gateway Industries found…
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Ratepayers called to contribute to budget
The community can directly shape next year’s Greater Dandenong Council budget. Mayor Youhorn Chea said the council’s role was diverse and had many competing priorities.…
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Bicycle thief on a roll
Police are hunting for a bike thief who scored an $11,000 haul in Springvale. Greater Dandenong CIU detectives said the burglary occurred about 5am on…
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None Of Our Business But…
Stan’s the man Stanley the mini dachshund is the state’s cutest pet. That’s according to the 1143 votes the Endeavour Hills pooch received in the…
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Friendly approach works well for Samuel
By Casey Neill A Dandenong student from abroad gives homeless people hugs and hands apples to strangers. But Samuel Shedrack Chukwuweonu says his award-winning actions…
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Migrants kept swim safe
Greater Dandenong youths from multi-cultural backgrounds can dive into a new water safety class. Dandenong Oasis launched Intro-Swim to help culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD)…
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Homeless charged
Police charged two homeless people over five armed robberies across the South-East. Greater Dandenong CIU members arrested the man and woman, both aged in their…
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Victim fights back
A Springvale man fought back after thieves took his phone and struck him across the head with a wooden stake. Greater Dandenong CIU Senior Constable…
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Night for Dad and me
Dads and kids came together for a night of fun, free activities at Dandenong Primary. The school held its annual Dad and Me night on…
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Dandy powers Amazon launch
Amazon orders will soon be on their way from Dandenong South to customers across Australia. The US retail giant officially launched its Australian arm on…
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New lease on life
By Casey Neill One of Dandenong’s oldest funeral homes is getting a makeover. The Le Pine team moved into a portable office on its Princes…