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Roald Dahl characters come alive
Witches, Oompa Loompas and a Trunchbull showed up to Lyndale Greens Primary on Tuesday 13 September. The Dandenong North school celebrated author Roald Dahl’s 100th…
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Move to make a difference
Nominations are now open for the 2017 Greater Dandenong Australia Day Awards. The awards recognise citizens who make a positive difference to the community. Greater…
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Teen carjacked in Springvale
Carjackers in two vehicles herded their victim’s car to a stop on Springvale Road and threatened him with a baseball bat. The 18-year-old Springvale man…
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Bridge to the future
Work on a bridge to connect Dandenong South with central Dandenong will start this month. Dandenong MP Gabrielle Williams joined Greater Dandenong Mayor Heang Tak…
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Burgers and a baseball bat
An armed thief had cash, not burgers, on his mind when he robbed a Dandenong fast food restaurant. Greater Dandenong CIU Senior Constable Riley Wesley…
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Machete car attack
Would-be thieves brandishing machetes tried to steal a 32-year-old man’s home – his car. The victim was asleep in his late-’90s red Mazda 2 in…
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Stolen car torched
Fire destroyed a stolen car in Keysborough on Monday 12 September. The CFA found the 1995 Nissan Patrol ablaze and running on Greens Road, near…
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An image of inspiration
By Casey Neill “The mural isn’t just a painting of someone I’m proud of, but something for the community to be proud of.” Street artist…
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Heritage ready for long haul
By Casey Neill The aptly named Heritage Preschool is celebrating 40 years in the community. The Noble Park North kinder will hold an open night…
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Spike in pedestrian injuries
Police are going back to basics to tackle a spike in pedestrian injuries in Dandenong. They’re appealing for people travelling on foot to look left…
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Feet after school feat
By Casey Neill Can you put your best foot forward and shake it all about? Then Yarraman Oaks Primary needs you for its Hokey Pokey…
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Jobs derailed: no train order for Bombardier
By Casey Neill Dandenong manufacturer Bombardier has missed out on the state’s single largest train order, placing a question mark over jobs in the region.…