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Teens charged over alleged robbery spree
Three youths have been arrested over an alleged spate of armed robberies, residential and commercial burglaries across Melbourne. Eastern Region Crime Squad detectives arrested three…
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Speaking up for an Aboriginal Voice
As South East residents prepare to vote in the upcoming referendum for or against altering the Constitution to recognise the First Peoples of Australia by…
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Supporting sisters into work
A Dandenong-based group is tackling high unemployment rates that continue to echo through parts of the community. Not-for-profit organisation, Sister Works, is empowering migrant, refugee…
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Extortion bid crashes out
A dramatic car crash thwarted two armed kidnappers in their long and terrifying extortion attempt of a man in the South East. Victoria Po’oi, 35,…
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Housing shake-up concerns
Greater Dandenong councillors warn that residents are set to be locked out of planning decisions that shape their neighbourhoods. The State Government’s Housing Statement –…
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Inspiring others to GROW
Blind Bight resident Anne is passionate about her community. She volunteers with her local CFA Brigade and dedicates her time each week as the organiser…
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Concerns over $101m proposal
Objectors have raised concern about a proposed redevelopment of the historic former Iveco Trucks site at 7 Princes Highway, Dandenong South. Last year, Industry Superfunds-backed…
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Extortion bid crashes out
A dramatic car crash thwarted two armed kidnappers in their long and terrifying extortion attempt of a man in the South East. Victoria Po’oi, 35,…
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Q&A… with incoming Topirum Primary School principal Marc de Ley
What do you love most about your job? I enjoy working with students, staff and the community to build a positive school environment in which…
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Toxic waste operator fined
The operator of Lyndhurst’s toxic waste dump has been fined by EPA Victoria for a reporting breach. Veolia Recycling and Recovery Pty Ltd had failed…
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Pair charged over Dandenong park assault
A Doveton man and a Dandenong woman have been charged over allegedly seriously bashing a victim in a Dandenong park on Monday 18 September. Police…
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Pool hall arsonist jailed
A man who burnt down a Dandenong South pool hall during a long-running dispute with his landlord has been jailed. Bashir Hussain, now 42, set…