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The van police believe was involved in the kidnapping attempt at Blackburn.

White vans linked to spate of attempted child kidnappings

Police said four recent frightening incidents were not thought to be connected, but copycat abduction attempts were a possibility.

  • Cassandra Morgan and Lachlan Abbott

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Manningham City Council: What your candidates said

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  • Cara Waters and Rachael Dexter
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The part of Melbourne with 1500 tennis courts, a ‘Bunnings hotel’ and no train line

Doncaster is known for the shopping centre and having no railway links, but the large blocks that attracted families in the past are making way for towers and denser living.

  • Tom Cowie
Slain doctor Ash Gordon.

Teens showed friend ‘bloody knife’ after Doncaster doctor’s death

After entering not guilty pleas, two teenagers accused of killing Ash Gordon have had their cases fast-tracked to a higher court.

  • David Estcourt
Police at the crime scene on Saturday.

Teen boys accused of murdering Doncaster doctor face court

Two 16-year-old boys have fronted court on murder charges following the death of Doncaster doctor Ash Gordon on the weekend.

  • Alex Crowe and David Estcourt

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