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Cranbourne man among trio charged following pursuit in the southeast
A 21-year-old Cranbourne man was among three others who police have charged following a pursuit in an allegedly stolen vehicle in Melbourne’s southeast overnight. Officers…
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Union, SEMMA slam Oceania Glass closure
A union claims that Oceania Glass’s administrators “blindsided” workers with the announced closure of the company’s manufacturing plant in Dandenong South. On 27 February, administrators…
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Narre Warren man charged with drug trafficking
A 23-year-old Narre Warren man was charged after police located a trafficable quantity of drugs of dependence, cash and vapes. To be precise, this charge…
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Floribunda set to bloom at Bunjil Place
An exhibition that celebrates flowers in art is set to open in late March at Bunjil Place in collaboration with the National Gallery of Victoria…
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Oceania Glass factory to close, 150-plus jobs potentially lost
Up to 151 workers at Oceania Glass’s Dandenong South factory are set to be laid off in coming weeks, after being told by administrators that…
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Technology fuels surge in car thefts
Police are warning vehicle owners that tech-savvy thieves are behind a surge in car thefts across the state, including Casey. Earlier this year, police arrested…
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Joy and uncertainty amid roundabout changes
Following the recent $41.75 million announcement for the upgrades on the Thompsons Road roundabout, the locals’ sentiments have been a mixed bag. Many have welcomed…
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Debate lit over cannabis laws
A state inquiry in reviewing current cannabis laws has sparked debates, concerns and hopes for various communities. South East Monash Legal Service submitted in favour…
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New features a big success
This year, Berwick Show’s new attractions—the Sandy Creek Clydesdales and the Heritage Draught Horse Club, proved to be major crowd-pleasers. While the woodchop event continued…
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Motions passed amid council chaos
The City of Casey’s first meeting on Tuesday 18 February was cut short after continued disruptions from the assembly, adjourned at 7.52pm to a later…
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Housing struggles amdist unemployment rise
As Victoria’s unemployment rate rose to 4.1 per cent in January, a local support service has seen a 20 per cent spike in people requiring…
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Driver awaiting sentencing after red-light crash that left toddler brain-damaged
The County Court of Victoria has adjourned the sentencing of a woman following her collision with another car in Berwick that left a 3-year-old boy…