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13yo alleged driver arrested after fleeing at 150km/h
Four teens were arrested after allegedly evading police in Springvale South this morning. Police say they spotted a stolen grey Kia Cerato on Clyde Road…
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On for young and old at Noble Park Bowls
Soon to rack up 100 years, Charlie Maxwell is only too happy to give his time to young lawn-bowlers. The oldest member of Noble Park…
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Speed limit cut at Stud Rd blackspot
A slower speed limit is set to be belatedly introduced to a notorious ‘death-trap’ section of Stud Road, Dandenong North. The State Government will reduce…
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Paul sheds the past to live his ‘best life’
Not so long ago, Paul Boughton was living in a “garden shed”, clambering past his landlord’s lawn mowers stored in his so-called home. Such was…
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Guilty plea to hotel safety breaches
The owner of a Dandenong hotel has pleaded guilty to failing to comply with building orders and to provide reports on essential safety measures for…
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Council’s climate actions ‘underfunded’
Greater Dandenong Environment Group has called on the local council to “walk the talk” and boost funding for climate change action. In early 2020, Greater…
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Kingswood 800-lot plan retained
Kingswood Golf Course’s new developer says it plans to maintain a proposed 800 dwellings on the controversial site. Satterley Property Group was announced on 4…
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VCAT blocks townhouses on historic farmstead
The state’s planning tribunal has halted a plan to partially demolish a century-old former farmstead and its mature garden and trees in Dandenong North. Applicant…
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Finks trio spared jail
Three full-patched members of the Finks outlaw motorcycle gang have avoided jail over the extortion and robbery of a member wishing to leave the outfit.…
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Call to ban Casey ex-Crs
A ratepayers association has called on the State Government to ban Casey’s ‘class of 2016’ councillors from standing in the 2024 elections. Casey Residents and…
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15 years of volunteering
Doveton resident Ederlynn Carkeek has been acknowledged by Monash Health for her 15 years of invaluable volunteering at Dandenong Hospital. The soon-to-be 68-year-old started around…
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John Dowling receives letter from King Charles
Mercy Place Dandenong resident John Dowling celebrated his 100th birthday, receiving a letter from King Charles, on Monday 26 February. Born in 1942, John has…
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