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Pair charged over alleged armed carjacking
A Dandenong man was among a pair charged with alleged carjacking in Kew on Tuesday afternoon (24 February). The victim was sitting in his parked…
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Jess Wilson pledges faster land release in growth areas
Opposition Leader Jess Wilson has unveiled the first plank of the Coalition’s housing strategy to fast-track development in growth areas as the State heads into…
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Why volunteer? Because it might save you too
Last night, I had the honour of being invited to the Cranbourne Chamber of Commerce for a speed business networking event. What struck me most…
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Curfews spark a run on ‘cat runs’
Cat curfews are fueling a boom in DIY and custom-built enclosures, says a feline-loving carpenter. Greg Cole, who volunteers his handyman skills at Australian Animal…
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Who owns Australia? Fear, property and the cultural DNA of ownership
After last week’s column on Pauline Hanson, a familiar refrain surfaced again: “Migrants are buying up Australia” and killing the “Castle” dream! It’s a powerful…
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Disqualified drug driver jailed after fatal crash
A recidivist drug-affected, speeding and disqualified driver who fled after crashing a rental truck with fatal consequences in Noble Park North has been jailed. Daniel…
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South East recycler fined $20K for illegal e-waste export
A Carrum Downs recycling company has been fined nearly $20,000 over illegally exporting hazardous e-waste to Singapore. A container, shipped by the company Weeebytes Pty…
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Two Casey playgrounds revamped, help from federal funding
Two new playgrounds have been officially completed in the City of Casey, with financial backing from the Federal Government. With over a million dollars of…
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Fits the bill: $1.4 million in debt relief at Springvale
The relief was palpable, as hundreds were unshackled of $1.4 million of debts and bill stresses at a record-breaking Bring Your Bills event at Springvale…
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Teens charged after alleged taxi car-jacking at knifepoint
A trio of teens have been charged over an alleged armed carjacking of a taxi driver in Dandenong early on Friday 27 February. Greater Dandenong…
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Casey school-based sexual offences fall, yet outpace neighbouring LGAs
Occurrences of sexual offences on Casey school campuses have fallen over the past year; but the municipality’s figures remain well above neighbouring areas. According to…
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’Compensation’ builds tension
Traders say they have “nowhere left to turn” after two local councils refused to offer compensation, calling it a pattern of “neglect” across all levels…












