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Sizeable capital works in capped rates budget
By CASEY NEILL City of Greater Dandenong has given the green light to its proposed 2016-’17 budget. The council will bring in almost $108 million…
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Driver reverses and flees
A driver careered towards a police officer before reversing and fleeing the scene during a Friday morning confrontation in Dandenong. Uniform police were following a…
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Failed robbery at knifepoint
A masked man brandishing a knife tried to rob a Springvale sweets store. Police allege he walked into the Springvale Road Indian confectionary shop, located…
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Hooded men rob store at gunpoint
Two balaclava-clad men produced a shotgun during a Dandenong TattsLotto store robbery. They entered the Hemmings Street shop about 6pm on Friday 24 June, Greater…
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Stolen goods charge laid on teen
A Dandenong North teen will answer a handling stolen goods charge after police found him with a mobile phone stolen from an unconscious girl. Greater…
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Celebrating prized refugee art
A new national art prize and exhibition will celebrate work from refugees and asylum seekers, in Dandenong. Walker Street Gallery will host Home and Art…
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Stretch of Stud Road shut after collision
Stud Road in Dandenong is closed between David and Clow streets due to a collision. VicRoads reported just after 2.30pm on Monday 27 June that…
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Students clothe the homeless
By CASEY NEILL Minaret College students collected a mountain of clothing to help the homeless. Year 8 students at the Springvale school initiated the three-week…
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Violent failed carjacking bid
A MAN was pinned between two cars in Bangholme in an attempted carjacking. Police have been told the victims were on the Mornington-Peninsula Freeway, waiting…
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Cash linked to election win
South East Community Links would receive an $18,000 boost under a Labor Federal Government. Hotham MP Clare O’Neil made the pledge at the Springvale organisation…
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Rotarians recognise their gems
By CASEY NEILL Dandenong Rotarians donated more than $4000 to drive positive change in the world in honour of three dedicated members. Club president Susan…
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Stab victim tributes
By CASEY NEILL Keysborough man Paul ‘Pod’ O’Donnell was a mentor and inspiration. Family and friends have paid tribute to the 48-year-old father of three…