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More jail for ‘remorseless’ rapist
A Dandenong serial rapist has had his current jail term extended after being convicted of child sexual abuse in the 1980s. Leonard Levett, 59, is…
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100-jobs goal on target
Chisholm Institute is on track to recruit, train and place at least 100 jobseekers in manufacturing roles across the south-east. The Jobs Victoria Engineering Project…
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Four boys arrested over shoplifting spree
Four boys from the South East have been arrested over a spate of alleged thefts from bottle shops and supermarkets. Police believe the stealing of…
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Carjacker ‘takes an Uber’ to NSW
A man who carjacked an Uber driver in Lyndhurst and then drove himself to NSW to “get away from drugs” has been jailed. Bradley William…
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Hallam local learns lessons from prestige UK events
Hallam local and Quayclean Australia venue supervisor Chris Sageman has returned from working at some of England’s largest sporting events and venues as part of…
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Level crossings on the chopping block
The State Government’s Level Crossing Removal Project has attracted a mixture of opinions on its success and overall value during Parliament last week. During the…
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Heated debate on gas ban
Premier Daniel Andrews announced a controversial gas ban from 1 January 2024 on all new houses, public buildings and social houses. But how what impact…
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‘Australia Day’ switch averted
A Greater Dandenong Council proposal to take the ‘Australia Day’ out of the title of its annual community awards on 26 January has been voted…
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Monk charged with child sex abuses
A high-ranking Buddhist monk has faced court charged with sexual abuse allegedly perpetrated against children he met through working at two Melbourne temples. Vijitha Naotunne,…
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Smiling heroes on Dandy station’s frontline
South East Community Links (SECL) has formed a “network-first” partnership with Metro Trains to provide community support and minimise anti-social behaviour at Dandenong railway station.…
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Endeavour Hills local Nashville-bound
Endeavour Hills rock, blues and folk musician Gretta Ziller is in the middle of an exciting whirlwind, as she is in the middle of a…
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Narre Warren tradie’s $9.6 million win
A Narre Warren tradie has received a windfall after he won division one twice in the Set for Life draw on Wednesday 16 August, meaning…