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School reunion before class is demolished
By Casey Neill Former Dandenong Girls High School students will reunite in their old classrooms for what is likely to be the final time. Colleen…
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Refugee’s drive for freedom
By Casey Neill Aziza Razia is enjoying newfound freedom behind the wheel. The refugee was among 50 women to celebrate obtaining her driver’s licence through…
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Council boss’s China business trip
A trip to China could open new doors for businesses in Greater Dandenong. Springvale Asian Business Association (SABA) is linking up with Wenzhou Chamber of…
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Workers dig in for level crossing removal
Work to remove the South Gippsland Highway level crossing has started. Dandenong MP Gabrielle Williams on Tuesday 21 February announced that geotechnical investigations for the…
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Shooters make a dangerous point
A Bangholme woman discovered a bullet hole in her laundry window after shouting at rabbit shooters to drop their weapons. Police said the victim heard…
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Grass fire deliberate, but the game goes on
By Casey Neill Cricketers played on as fire burned just metres away in Coomoora Reserve – and not for the first time. Police said it…
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Loss of a Living Treasure
By Casey Neill Greater Dandenong has lost another Living Treasure in Albert Blashki. The 97-year-old died peacefully on Sunday 19 February and will be farewelled…
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Push to forestall auto job loss flood
By Casey Neill Assistance for auto industry suppliers in Greater Dandenong is revving up ahead of Toyota’s October closure. South East Melbourne Manufacturers Alliance (SEMMA)…
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Myrah missing for four weeks
Police are appealing for public help to find a 14-year old girl. Myrah Fitzgerald is known to frequent Dandenong, Frankston and Caulfield and was last…
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Man punched, jaw broken
A Dandenong man suffered a broken jaw when several men attacked him outside Dandenong Magistrates’ Court. Police said the victim, aged in his late thirties,…
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Lotto luck shared by syndicate
Springvale South and Dandenong TattsLotto players are among 40 to share a $1.5 million division one prize. The group syndicate members will land $36,669 per…
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Caravan of courage
By Casey Neill Dandenong jobseekers have made life easier for visitors to Wugullar Aboriginal School. Linfox will transport a refurbished caravan to the school in…