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Racism triggers local alarm
Councils in Melbourne’s outer east have moved a step closer to defending reconciliation and cultural inclusion, following far-right rallies, a violent clash at a Melbourne…
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Tyre-shop owner jailed for crophouse
A struggling tyre-shop owner who tended a large “sophisticated” crop of cannabis in his Eumemmerring house and granny-flat has been jailed. Fadil Bedjeti, 41, pleaded…
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Levy not massive but timing severe, expert says
As the new emergency services levy settles in, an expert says the severity of its impact stems from the already-existing cost-of-living constraints and declining confidence…
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Narre and Berwick supermarkets targeted in string of armed robberies
Southern Metro Crime Squad detectives are investigating a series of armed robberies and attempted armed robberies in Melbourne’s Southeast, including an IGA in Narre Warren…
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Step it up this Walktober
This October, the City of Casey is encouraging residents to lace up their walking shoes and tackle some steps toward better health and wellbeing. As…
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Green wins, jobs and infrastructure push; Casey meets targets
All 35 actions in the City of Casey’s Annual Action Plan were completed, which involved trees being planted, playgrounds being refurbished, and developments in community…
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Narre Warren South man caught travelling at 225km/h
A Narre Warren South motorcyclist has had his bike impounded after being caught travelling at the alleged speed of 225km/h. The 22-year-old rider was caught…
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Dandenong woman charged over alleged underwear stash
A Dandenong woman has been charged with trafficking after being allegedly caught hiding heroin and methamphetamine in her underwear. Public Order Response Team officers noticed…
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Physio jailed for NDIS client sex
A Dandenong physiotherapist who initiated sex with a vulnerable NDIS client has been jailed. Ryan Nugara, 35, pleaded guilty at the Victorian County Court to…
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Slug-gate case dismissed
I Cook Foods director Ian Cook has vowed to fight on, after his lawsuit against Greater Dandenong Council was summarily dismissed by a Victorian Supreme…
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‘Underfunded’ bus boost call
A Dandenong-based group is calling for a major boost to bus services, which it says are underfunded compared to other Australian states. FixDandyBuses seized on…
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‘Sleeping Nice’ haven for rough sleepers
Community Abundance is seeking donors to launch an emergency accommodation initiative in the South East. The ‘Sleeping Nice’ project aims to address the confronting numbers…
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