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800,000 new homes pledged
A target of 800,000 new homes over the next decade has been set as part of the State Government’s major shakeup of the planning system.…
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Spelling wiz proves ‘indomitability’
Haileybury College’s spelling champ Zac Cheng not only knows how to spell ‘indomitable’, but he embodies it. From the second year back-to-back, Zac took out…
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$1.5m for Bruce GPs
More than 50 GP clinics in the Bruce electorate have shared nearly $1.5 million in federal grants. The Strengthening Medicare – General Practice Grants Program…
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New hope for giant gums
Greater Dandenong Council is seeking legal advice in a new bid to save two giant River Red Gum trees in central Noble Park. The council…
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Police boss Q&A in Noble Park
Greater Dandenong’s top cop will be on hand to answer community safety questions at a public forum in Noble Park. Superintendent Jo Stafford will be…
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Serial random attackers jailed
A pair of violent, drug-addled robbers who randomly preyed on a transplant patient in Springvale and other innocent victims have been jailed. Michael Robb, 27,…
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Single townhouse stands alone
A slender townhouse on a corner block in Noble Park has been turning heads. It’s a half of a pair of adjoining townhouses planned for…
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Get on board at Keysborough CFA
Keysborough CFA’s busy fire brigade needs more volunteers to join the ranks. The Chapel Road station’s 39 members, including 24 operational firefighters, respond to about…
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Home invasion victim out cold
A Doveton home invader who helped severely bash a resident unconscious in their Lynbrook home has been jailed. Danny Simic, 41, pleaded guilty at the…
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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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Plans for ‘killer’ heatwaves
A ‘Prepare for Heatwave-Emergency Management Exercise’ is set on Tuesday 19 September ahead of expected ‘never seen before’ scorching summer temperatures. The event held at…
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Clubs score $6m pavilion
A $6 million sports pavilion has been unveiled at Thomas Carroll Reserve in Dandenong. The WJ Crowe Pavilion will be a female-friendly and accessible home…