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Nurse bags two PapScreen awards
A Springvale nurse has been applauded for her contribution to cancer prevention. Van Dang took home two awards from the PapScreen Victoria Nurse Cervical Screening…
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Writers celebrate rich culture
The Melbourne Writers’ Festival is on its way to Greater Dandenong. Free sessions in Dandenong and Springvale on Saturday 3 September will celebrate the municipality’s…
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Police launch drug-fighting unit
By Casey Neill A 20-strong police taskforce is tackling drug crime in Greater Dandenong, Casey and Cardinia. Detective Senior Sergeant John Bergin has been tasked…
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Firefighting skills to rally recruits
Keysborough firefighters will show off their skills in a bid to bring more members on board. The CFA brigade will host an open day at…
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Sampey has her way on pool plan
By Casey Neill The Oasis pool’s future incarnation is officially up for discussion. The Journal reported on 12 July that the Dandenong aquatic centre could…
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Town hall facelift on the way
By Casey Neill A near-$50 million transformation for Springvale’s heart is taking shape. At the Monday 22 August Greater Dandenong Council meeting, councillors unveiled concept…
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Punched and robbed of cash
TWO thieves punched a Keysborough man and stole the cash he’d just withdrawn from an ATM. The victim, 35, made the withdrawal at Parkmore Shopping…
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Knifepoint car raid
A knife-wielding thief fled a Dandenong hold-up in a newly-acquired car. Greater Dandenong CIU Detective Senior Constable Marisa Owens said the 33-year-old victim returned to…
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Motorcyclist torches stolen car
Police are appealing for information about a car fire in Dandenong South. Greater Dandenong CIU Detective Senior Constable Marisa Owens said thieves took the Nissan…
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Have you seen him?
By Victoria Stone-Meadows POLICE in the Dandenong and Springvale areas are on the lookout for Binh Nguyen. A warrant had been issued for the arrest…
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Man skips bail
Police are appealing for public help to find Glen Turner. A warrant has been issued for the 37-year-old’s arrest in relation to failing to answer…
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Hunt for wanted man
Police are appealing for public help to find Brian Bensley. A warrant has been issued for the 35-year-old’s arrest in relation to failing to answer…