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Armed robbers strike in Dandenong CBD during rush hour
By CAMERON LUCADOU-WELLS
A MAN was threatened with a knife during a peak-hour robbery in the centre of Dandenong’s busy CBD yesterday morning.
Police say...
Nail bombs detonated during Springvale South search
By CAMERON LUCADOU-WELLS
TWO hand-made bombs were discovered by police in a Springvale South unit after a ‘‘routine’’ vehicle intercept last Saturday.
Detective Senior Constable Alistair...
Toxic smoke threat to residents following Dandenong South factory fire
By CAMERON LUCADOU-WELLS
Greater Dandenong residents have been told to beware toxic smoke from a fire at a fibreglass-making factory in Dandenong South this afternoon.
Nine crews...
Tribute bands soak up the glory
By CHAD VAN ESTROP
Swedish pop group Abba last performed in Melbourne 36 years ago — the last of three concerts at the Sidney Myer...
Man beaten in Noble Park reserve
A man was hospitalised with serious head injuries after being beaten in a Noble Park reserve. Police say the victim, a 32-year-old Noble Park...
Good rapport with youth stems from a 'fair approach'
By CAMERON LUCADOU-WELLS
AT the Dandenong-based Safe Suburbs taskforce, there's a feeling that things have markedly changed since adopting its new firm but fair approach.
Dandenong's...
Algal outbreak closes water sport centre in Bangholme
By CAMERON LUCADOU-WELLS
ALGAL blooms have sunk the peak-season plans of competition rowers, slalom skiers and waterskiers at the National Water Sports Centre in Bangholme.
Parks...
Stabbing in Dandenong Plaza
A man was fighting for his life after being stabbed in the back in a shopping centre car park in Dandenong last Monday. Police...
Dandenong Hospital: Patient care still, but no 'potting' rabbits
By CAMERON LUCADOU-WELLS
THE high jinks of former Dandenong Hospital nurse Norma Dickson would probably shock a modern medical bureaucrat into cardiac arrest.
The Dandenong retiree...
Industry hub 'should be in Dandenong South'
By CAMERON LUCADOU-WELLS
AN advanced manufacturing precinct in Clayton proposed by the federal government should be shifted to Dandenong South, an industry peak body chief...
Dreyfus attacks Nalliah over anti-Islam remarks
By CAMERON LUCADOU-WELLS
ISAACS MP and federal Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus has condemned anti-Islam political aspirant Daniel Nalliah's views as having "no place" in Australia.
Mr Dreyfus...
Volgren bus dispute continues
By CAMERON LUCADOU-WELLS
WORKERS at a Dandenong South bus-making factory are expected to extend a six-month industrial dispute by voting down a pay offer on...
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Five in favour of in-house aged care
A near-majority of Greater Dandenong's new-elected councillors support retaining council aged care and disability services, according to a survey by ex-mayor Roz Blades.
Blades led...
