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Palliative care petition
A petition to build a new home for a palliative care provider has gained close to 1000 signatures. The petition, which was started in support…
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AMES for the top
Disadvantaged young people are being inspired by visions of a brighter future in a program unveiled in the South East. The ‘Opening Minds, Building Futures’…
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Remembrance service cancelled
Cranbourne’s Remembrance Day service has been cancelled this year due to Covid restrictions, according to the Dandenong Cranbourne RSL. RSL members will however lay a…
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Vax lax in Doveton, Dandenong
Covid vaccine rates in Doveton and Dandenong postcodes continue to lag behind the state average. In the latest figures for 25 October, less than 60…
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’Spud gun’ no lethal weapon
Two ‘spud guns’ seized from an Officer premises have been found not to be firearms in a landmark case at Dandenong Magistrates’ Court. Amanda Lewis…
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Covid epicentre in South East
Covid infections in the South East are mounting despite a surge in vaccination rates. As of 26 October, Casey (167 new cases) and Greater Dandenong…
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A lotto reasons to get the jab
Victorians have rolled up their sleeves in droves recently for the Covid-19 vaccine and as one local resident knows, it certainly pays to get the…
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It’s finally time for a trim
The sun was shining on Friday morning as many shaggy-haired locals took to the streets with a spring in their step. After months of living…
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Bowel cancer screening beats target
New data shows 14,940 South-Eastern Melbourne residents completed bowel cancer screenings, doubling the original target of 7000 set by Cancer Council Victoria. Cancer Council Victoria…
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South-East heroes recognised
Two leaders in the South East have been selected as nominees for the 2022 Victoria Australian of the Year Awards. Human rights and refugee advocate…
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Covid-19: vax rates, active cases surge
Covid double vaccinations has surged to the brink of 70 per cent of Greater Dandenong residents aged 16-and-over. However, infections in the South East continue…
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Council urges vaccinations as business support continues
The City of Casey’s chair of administrators has made an impassioned plea for residents to speak to healthcare professionals about getting vaccinated, as the municipality…
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