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Vinnies opens new soup van hub to tackle food insecurity in Melbourne’s South East
A new Vinnies Soup Van hub has opened in Hallam, marking a new initiative in tackling growing food insecurity in Melbourne’s South East. The new…
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Sth East ‘high’ for drug-driving intercepts
The South East is proving a hot-spot for intercepted drug-drivers, with Pakenham and Dandenong topping the state, according to Victoria Police. Pakenham was No.1 with…
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Driver arrested after fatal collision in Narre Nth
A motorcyclist has died and a driver arrested after a collision in Narre Warren North on Sunday 23 November. The male rider, who is yet…
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Wilson’s quest for unity
A political expert says new state Liberal leader Jess Wilson’s great challenge is to unite her “polarised” party room. Wilson, a touted ‘Moderate’ MP, deposed…
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Crowds flock to CFA Mega Sale
Warneet Blind Bight CFA Mega Garage Sale drew crowds on Saturday 15 November, with bargain-hunters turning out across both towns from 8am to 2pm. The…
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Concerns over using local infrastructure money elsewhere
The State Government is facing mounting criticism over a planning proposal that would allow Growth Areas Infrastructure Contribution (GAIC) funds to be spent on infrastructure…
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$114m automotive plant opens in Dandenong South
An automotive re-manufacturing company has formally opened its $114 million headquarters and facility in Dandenong South. Walkingshaw Group’s expanded, state-of-the art manufacturing plant is expected…
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SRL road delays
Drivers face delays during major works on Suburban Rail Loop this summer, the State Government has announced. As part of Suburban Rail Loop works, lanes…
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Salvation Army launches inclusive employment initiative in Narre Warren
A new employment initiative to help those with disabilities, injuries or health conditions has been launched by The Salvation Army in Narre Warren. The new…
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Cranbourne shop takes best potato cake
Camms Road Fish and Chips in Cranbourne has been awarded Victoria’s favourite potato cake. Premier Jacinta Allan announced the news about two weeks ago. For…
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Bank cuts carer’s lifeline
A Cranbourne mother and full-time carer says she was left “financially stranded” after Bendigo and Adelaide Bank suddenly closed her account without warning or reason.…
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Councillors snub toxic-waste dump meetings
A Greater Dandenong councillor representative will no longer sit on a community reference group (CRG) overseeing the controversial Lyndhurst toxic waste landfill. On 13 November,…
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