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’Red-shirt’ exchange probed
Premier Daniel Andrews has told an inquiry he had a “very brief encounter” with former colleague Adem Somyurek but had “no sense” that the ‘red…
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Integrity overhaul
The State Government has vowed to implement all 21 recommendations from the Operation Watts inquiry into Labor MPs and staff misconduct. Premier Daniel Andrews announced…
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Clean sweep for Primary @ Pioneer Park cafe
Iconic Berwick cafe Primary @ Pioneers Park enjoyed a clean sweep at the 2022 VIC & TAS Restaurant & Catering Hostplus Awards for Excellence, taking…
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‘Unethical’ breaches not ‘criminal’
Former state Labor ministers Adem Somyurek and Marlene Kairouz will not be recommended for criminal charges over roles in “extensive misconduct” including branch-stacking in the…
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Desperate call for refuge
A Dandenong refugee advocate is ramping up his call for Tamil asylum seekers to be joined by family members stranded in Sri Lanka. Wicki Wickiramasingham,…
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Award success for Berwick burger joint
Berwick burger joint Nice Buns by YOMG took home the family dining award at the 2022 VIC & TAS Restaurant & Catering Hostplus Awards for…
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Children’s book celebrates inclusion
Berwick local Pamela Larkin is launching her very first children’s book, titled ‘Skittles the Puppy Gets Adopted’. Released this month, the book follows the true…
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Restaurant case could be dismissed
A Berwick restaurant ex-worker has been ordered by Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) to provide reasons why an ongoing four-year workplace compensation action shouldn’t…
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Nationwide campaign tackles nappy stress
Australian not-for-profit The Nappy Collective is encouraging Casey parents and locals to drop off new or leftover disposable nappies, with the ambitious goal to provide…
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Paper cranes for peace
One thousand origami cranes made by students at Hampton Park Primary school will soon find a new home at the Hiroshima Peace Park in Japan.…
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South east says no to substances
People in Melbourne’s south east are less tolerant of alcoholism and drug use than the rest of the state according to a recent survey. The…
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P-plater caught 100 km/h over limit in roadworks zone
A P-plater has been charged after she was detected allegedly driving at 145km/h in a 40km/h roadworks zone in Berwick on Sunday. 17 July. Roadworkers…