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United stand against family violence
Victoria Police officers took a united walk against family violence with dozens of community members from Dandenong Park. On Thursday 16 November, community members, families…
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Officer steps from ‘pain’ to ‘purpose’
A police officer working in family violence at the time, Melanie Rowe says she was initially too ashamed to report she was suffering from brutal…
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Best of the South East’s health providers acknowledged
The South East Metro Health Services Partnership has received the award for the Health Service Partnership of the Year at the 2023 Victorian Public Healthcare…
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Tougher penalties for councillor misconduct
Misbehaving councillors could be suspended or disqualified under proposed misconduct reforms announced by the State Government. Local Government Minister Melissa Horne announced laws would be…
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Garden supply centre fined for bonfire
Environment Protection Authority (EPA) Victoria has charged a Hampton Park garden supply centre with a $5769 fine following an illegal bonfire in August. Lyndpark Garden…
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Stockland lights up for Diwali
As many locals continued their Diwali festivities recently, Stockland residents were treated to a free community event, with the vibrance of the festival delivered right…
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Trucking firm fined $2m following four police deaths
The boss of a Lyndhurst trucking company branch involved in the tragic roadside deaths of four Victorian police officers knew about workplace safety breaches, but…
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Jockey rides for Kids with Cancer Foundation
Star jockey Craig Williams has engaged with Kids with Cancer Foundation during this year’s Spring Racing Carnival with his cap featuring the foundation logo to…
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Tackling leadership opportunities head-on
Hampton Park Secondary College teacher and rugby academy program leader Erin Louden said receiving the award for Most Outstanding Rugby Academy School Ambassador at Rugby…
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Local pups shine at Dandenong Show
Local superstars Berwick Flyball Racing Team were all paws on ground at last weekend’s Dandenong Show. Taking part in the Dandy Drags Paw Power competition,…
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‘Severe’ rent crunch
Casey rentals are at their most unaffordable since 2015 – severely so for pensioner couples, according to newly released statistics. The Rental Affordability Index depicts…
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Forever homes
The Lost Dogs’ Home Cranbourne is appealing to the community to help rehome more than 30 dogs. Service delivery team leader Sally Laity said the…