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Drug-dealer armed and ‘dangerous’
An ice trafficker told police that “you boys won’t be happy with me” prior to revealing a loaded sawn-off shotgun stashed in the front of…
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Hub libary’s $1m boost
The future Keysborough South Community Hub’s library lounge has won a $1 million state grant. The $12.6 million hub, which is still under detailed design,…
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Car hits two clinics
A 76-year-old driver has allegedly crashed his Bentley into two clinics adjoining a car park in St John’s Avenue, Springvale on Tuesday 20 April. Police,…
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Car crashes into surgery
A driver is speaking to police at the scene of a car crash into a dental surgery at Springvale. Emergency crews were called to the…
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New Oasis designers named
Architects have been appointed by Greater Dandenong Council to lead the $3.5 million detailed design of the new Dandenong Oasis. CO-OP Studio was chosen from…
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‘Fishtailing’ BMW impound
A BMW sedan has been impounded after police observed its 30-year-old driver dropping a ‘fishtail’ burnout on Princes Highway Noble Park. Travelling in convoy, the…
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‘Slapped on the wrist’
A shaken ex-Greater Dandenong councillor Maria Sampey has called for sharper punishment for a Noble Park resident who attacked her on the street. The 63-year-old…
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Friends stand by the RSL
On the eve of Anzac Day, a support group has been created to fight for Covid-struck RSL branches’ survival. The group Friends of RSL South…
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Folklored ‘jug’ house for sale
The house with the famous brick jug chimney in Noble Park is a source of much “folklore”. Now up for sale at an estimated price…
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Citizens arrest ‘drink driver’
Citizens have pursued and arrested an alleged drink-driver after a car crash in Springvale on Sunday 18 April. The 37-year-old Dandenong man blew a 0.223…
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Health risk evidence sought
Greater Dandenong councillors have backed a push for a joint State and council taskforce to investigate human health impacts posed by Dandenong South’s toxic industry…
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Family-violence homeless up
Family violence and homelessness have risen sharply in the South East despite the easing of Covid lockdowns, according to data from housing agency Wayss. In…