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Extra effort to make a difference
By GEORGIA WESTGARTH IN LINDEN Barry’s eyes the world would be a better place if everyone just tried “5 per cent more”. A humble, Narre…
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Dandy’s in the top five for trouble
By LACHLAN MOORHEAD GREATER Dandenong has been listed in the top five areas for crime in the state, according to the most recent crime statistics.…
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Plaza under new management
DANDENONG Plaza will soon have a new owner. GPT Group has agreed to sell the shopping centre to Sydney-based Armada Funds Management for $197 million,…
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Michael’s a wanted man
By GEORGIA WESTGARTH POLICE have issued a warrant for Michael Hambrick who is often seen in Dandenong and Pakenham. Hambrick, 41, is believed to be…
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Vehicle gutted
A TOYOTA LandCruiser was set alight and completely destroyed in Noble Park last week. The car fire was reported about 5am on Thursday 14 January.…
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Grass fire suspicious
DETECTIVES are investigating a suspicious grass fire lit at Eastlink Reserve near the Dandenong showgrounds. The CFA was called to the small fire, about two…
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Body in creek may be missing Wantirna man
By GEORGIA WESTGARTH A BODY recovered from the Dandenong Creek is believed to be that of a missing Wantirna man aged in his forties. A…
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Police recover Mercedes missing after ‘test drive’
By GEORGIA WESTGARTH A MAN who allegedly stole a $120,000 Mercedes coupe while taking it for a test drive in Dandenong has been charged with…
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Cyclist’s body found in Dandenong Creek
By GEORGIA WESTGARTH THE body of a male cyclist was found in water along the Dandenong Creek Trail on Monday 18 January. Police were called…
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Arson probe after school blaze
POLICE are investigating a suspicious fire at Dandenong Primary School which caused extensive damage to the school’s hall. CFA crews were called to the Foster…
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Rail wheel wear leaves commuters on the buses
By LACHLAN MOORHEAD SOME V/Line services will be replaced with buses after a “higher than normal wheel wear” was detected on some of the train…
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Revved up for manufacturing
MANUFACTURERS celebrated the festive season with an icon of Dandenong and motorsport. South East Melbourne Manufacturers Alliance (SEMMA) held a Christmas cocktail networking evening on…