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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...
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.
The...
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,...
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...
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.
Witnesses...
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...
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 passer-by...
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...
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 to...
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...
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...
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...
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Stingrays pull off stirring comeback
Dandenong’s boys have played out a thrilling draw at Shepley Oval on Sunday against Brisbane Lions Academy.
Trailing by 31 points at the three-minute-mark of...
