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Police hunt hit-run driver
A CAR struck a 61-year-old woman as she crossed the Princes Highway in Dandenong, and then fled the scene. Police are appealing for any information…
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Racial attack rejected
By CASEY NEILL A DANDENONG woman is “surprised” by suggestions that prejudice was behind her assault in Melbourne’s CBD. East Police Station’s Acting Sergeant Sean…
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Gerry takes a step back
By CASEY NEILL GERRY Ryan has left the building – Jayco’s Dandenong factory, that is. He’s retired as CEO of Australia’s largest RV manufacturer, which…
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Legal hurdles
By CAM LUCADOU-WELLS SPRINGVALE Monash Legal Service has announced a reduced 2014-’15 profit amid profound funding challenges ahead. At its annual general meeting on 28…
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Marathon swimmer is awards last guest
LONG-DISTANCE swimmer Tammy Van Wisse will be the guest speaker at the next Premier Regional Business Awards breakfast. The 25 November Greater Dandenong Chamber of…
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Dandenong victim of CBD attack
A DANDENONG woman is the victim of a possible racial attack in Melbourne’s CBD. A Victoria Police spokeswoman said a man punched a 21-year-old Muslim…
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Foodies drop by for a frothy
By CAM LUCADOU-WELLS THERE’S a fair bit of fizz happening at a newly opened Dandenong South brewery. South East Brewing, which makes the crafty Exit…
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Lessons in fire danger
By CAM LUCADOU-WELLS NEW arrivals’ lack of fire-smarts loom as a challenge ahead of a dry, perilous bushfire season, says the region’s CFA boss Trevor…
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Play gets funds over the net
By CASEY NEILL KEYSBOROUGH students have played ping pong for 24 hours to raise more than $2000 for charity. Lighthouse Christian Church was among 44…
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Cash gift probe
By CASEY NEILL Government officials launch probe into allegations… “SUBSTANTIAL gifts of cash” have been given to a Greater Dandenong councillor without being declared, a…
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Drug accused says he has lost everything
By CAM LUCADOU-WELLS AN ACCUSED drug trafficker was under capsicum-spray armed guard as he unsuccessfully applied for bail in Dandenong Magistrates’ Court. A teary and…
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Playgroup highly prized for healthy conversations
By CASEY NEILL A GREATER Dandenong playgroup program has won a $15,000 prize. The Victorian Early Years Awards nod for Family Health in Playgroups went…