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Man injured in aggravated burglary
Thieves brandishing a nail-spiked wooden plank broke a Noble Park man’s arm during an early-morning home invasion. Police said three to four men with their…
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It’s man versus donuts
Dandee Donut lovers can binge on the jam-filled, sugar-coated treats for the chance to win $500. Dandenong Market is partnering with Competitive Eating Australia for…
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Veteran seafood trader opens store
By Casey Neill A familiar face will be selling seafood from a new Dandenong Market stall. Husband and wife team Michael and Cheryl Curmi opened…
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Plastic ban report is in the bag
By Casey Neill Plastic bags are “a very Greater Dandenong problem” and the council is moving to address it. At the Monday 10 July meeting,…
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Police role could be actor’s high drama
By Casey Neill Dramatic, much? Dandenong High School’s Andreea certainly is – and proud of it. The 17-year-old discovered her love for drama in her…
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Manufacturer bucking outsourcing trend
A Dandenong manufacturer is bucking the trend and bringing manufacturing back from overseas. On Monday 24 July, IVECO Australia announced that from October its fully…
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On ya bike around the bay
By Casey Neill Dandenong High students and teachers will ride 50 kilometres Around the Bay in a bid to support The Smith Family. The school…
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One big lesson for solo learner driver
A solo learner driver in an unregistered car received $1745 in fines from police in Dandenong South. Greater Dandenong Highway Patrol intercepted the New South…
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Teaching couple are a class act
By Casey Neill “You get a cucumber sandwich, a cup of tea and a framed certificate that says 95 years.” And Kevin and Jenny Mackay…
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Lobby group welcomes Amazon recruitment call
By Casey Neill The Committee for Dandenong has welcomed rumours that Amazon may be setting up a warehouse in Dandenong South. “Amazon, my understanding is,…
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School upgrade and asbestos clean out
By Casey Neill Old buildings are making way for a $3.5 million upgrade at Chandler Park Primary School. Work got underway at the Keysborough school…
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Police search for attackers
Five girls attacked and robbed a woman outside Dandenong Library, police allege. Investigators have been told a 20-year-old woman was outside the building about 9.20pm…