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Pledged upgrade on the cards for St Mary’s
By CASEY NEILL Bruce will benefit from a Coalition Government, despite staying in Labor hands at the 2 July Federal Election. Liberal candidate Helen Kroger…
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Council ponders Oasis pool move
By CASEY NEILL Dandenong’s Oasis pool could make a $50 million move to Dandenong Market, under a confidential council plan. Councillor Maria Sampey let the…
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Stolen truck torched
By CASEY NEILL Thieves stole and torched a truck in Dandenong South, and police are appealing for information. Greater Dandenong CIU Detective Sergeant Luke Kirton…
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Ute burnt beyond recognition
By CASEY NEILL Police are trying to identify a ute found burnt-out in Bangholme. Greater Dandenong CIU Detective Sergeant Luke Kirton said a passer-by found…
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Brazen armed robbery at McDonald’s
By CASEY NEILL Thieves held a large, curved knife to a 17-year-old’s throat during a robbery at Springvale McDonald’s. Police said two men arrived at…
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Car driven away in daring aggravated burglary
By CASEY NEILL Thieves broke into a Springvale home while three people slept, and stole their car – after rolling another vehicle out of the…
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Fence crushed by tree
By CASEY NEILL A large tree crushed a fence in Keysborough and blocked access to a home. SES crews attended to remove the tree, which…
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Grooming tech savvy seniors
Multicultural seniors can get tech savvy through a free program at Greater Dandenong libraries. The State Government is partnering with Telstra to deliver technology training…
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Serving with softness
By CASEY NEILL Toys for kids in need filled Dandenong RSL thanks to Victoria’s Nashos. The National Servicemen’s Association of Australia’s (NSAA) south-east sub-branch co-ordinated…
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Car bumping hits Dandenong
Drivers beware: car bumping incidents are on the rise, Greater Dandenong Neighbourhood Watch is warning. Car bumping refers to a driver “slightly knocking” their car…
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Arrest over armed robberies
By CASEY NEILL POLICE arrested a 26-year-old Narre Warren man in Dandenong over a string of armed robberies across the region. Southern Metropolitan Regional Crime…
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Athol’s ambitious plan
By CASEY NEILL Athol Bailey joined Rotary only three years ago but is already leading the way. He took over the Rotary Club of Dandenong…