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High defence fever
Martial arts schools and gyms are reporting a surge in Victorians signing up for self-defence classes, as fears about crime grow and debate over the…
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Millions allocated, results in doubt
The deaths of young South Sudanese Australians through stabbings, gun violence, or under suspicious circumstances have left grieving families questioning whether existing programs are making…
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“No more funerals”
The South Sudanese Community Association in Victoria (SSCAV) convened two ‘emergency’ meetings to confront recent tragedies and the underlying historical factors that had led to…
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Winning streak continues
Berwick filmmaker Mark Bernard continues to make waves on Australia’s film scene. He first gained national attention in 2022, winning the Very Short Film Festival…
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Street code broken
At first glance, local artists Marbarrose, Mike Wang, YTS Gucciboi, OGB, Sabir Banek and Herve HK appear united by their love of music. But behind…
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SEMMA backs GSEM report
South East Melbourne Manufacturers Alliance (SEMMA) says it can attest that the region is Australia’s largest manufacturing workforce by size, employment and economic output. A…
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3D printed guns seized in Firearm Prohibition Order blitz
Police have arrested nine people across the South East as part of a Firearm Prohibition Order blitz. They include a Springvale man, 27, accused of…
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Millions owed, wait continues for subcontractors
One would assume a breakthrough moment for subcontractors came in August, when an adjudicator ruled the Victorian School Building Authority (VSBA) must pay the subbies…
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No weapons found in Dandenong op
No knives have been found during Victoria Police’s weapons search operation in Dandenong on Thursday 18 September. Acting Senior Sergeant Rob Guy, of the police’s…
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Dandenong Square carjacker jailed
A hammer-holding carjacker who targeted a lone woman in Dandenong Square car park has been jailed. Brody Spokes, 22, formerly of Pakenham, followed his victim…
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DDACL supported by Treaty
Under the historic Treaty Bill tabled at the Victorian Parliament, Aboriginal-led community-controlled organisations will continue to be supported and funded, says a local leader. The…
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Foster-carer who’s a singular force for good
A single male foster carer in Doveton has had his doors open for children and teenagers in need of a safe and stable home since…
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