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Petrol prices set to put people under the pump
“Transport and geographically disadvantaged” residents in Melbourne’s South East are set to feel the pressure of the cut to the fuel excise on Thursday 29…
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Motorbike fatalities hit 5-year high
Police are targeting reckless motorcyclists after five riders died and 47 were seriously injured in Greater Dandenong, Casey and Cardinia so far this year. It’s…
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Orchids dazzle in show
Hundreds of flowering orchids impressed crowds in Berwick over the weekend. Approximately 500 individual orchid plants were presented as part of the Berwick Orchid Club…
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Road shut from November
A “dangerous” unsealed stretch of Ballarto Road will be closed to through traffic until it is appropriately upgraded in several years’ time, City of Casey…
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Toxic waste not wanted
The long-sought closure of the Lyndhurst toxic waste dump has been belatedly added to Greater Dandenong Council’s state election wish-list. Councillor Rhonda Garad had queried…
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Young lead across digital divide
Bruce MP Julian Hill has called on the young to help older Australians get more digital-savvy. The Federal Government has launched a program Young Mentors…
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Operation Scoreboard nabs dangerous drivers
More than 7000 offences were detected by Victoria Police during Operation Scoreboard over the AFL Grand Final long weekend. The five-day, statewide road policing operation…
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Teen taken to hospital following stabbing
Police are investigating after a teenager sustained a suspected stab wound in Pakenham on Saturday 24 September. Emergency services were called to Superior Waters to…
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High hopes for Casey Fields
The future of Casey Fields continues to take shape on the back of the adoption of the updated Casey Fields Master Plan at the City…
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Shopping centre struggles
Every time Sandra Le drives past the demolished site of the Hampton Park Food Market, she wonders what could have been. As the owner of…
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Site preparation works start at Narre Warren Station
Preparatory works will commence next week at the Webb Street level crossing in Narre Warren, ahead of major construction later this year. Site preparation works…
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Empowering women one summit at a time
Jutta Klipsch has always been passionate about women’s empowerment. Perhaps it came from her own experience in an abusive relationship, or maybe it was her…