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Mayor announced for Casey
The City of Casey has welcomed its new Mayor and Deputy Mayor after official announcements on Tuesday 19 November. Following a special council meeting at…
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Two men charged over death of missing teen Isla Bell
A man has been charged with murder and another as his accomplice after human remains were found in Dandenong during the search for missing Melbourne…
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Mum, police plea for help in shooting case
Police have released CCTV and images in their appeal for public assistance over the shooting of a Dandenong father-of-three this month. The victim Jesse, 36,…
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Casey boxer Kayne Clarke jailed for drug trafficking
Casey-raised professional boxer Kayne Clarke has been sentenced to jail for trafficking cocaine of commercial quantity. The 36-year-old Abu Dhabi-born boxer, with the alias of…
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Man wanted over alleged shooting wound
Police have released CCTV and images in their appeal for public assistance over the shooting of a Dandenong man this month. The 36-year-old was found…
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Memeti elected mayor, but ‘undemocratic’ process criticised
Two Labor Party members have taken the mayoral and deputy mayor positions on Monday 18 November, sparking criticism from non-ALP councillors. Jim Memeti was officially…
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Final exams blunder claims scalp of authority boss
The head of Victoria’s exams authority has quit after a blunder allowed students to view hidden questions on sample papers. Education Minister Ben Carroll announced…
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Free buses trial voted down
South East Metropolitan MP Rachel Payne has vowed to continue fighting despite a proposal for free and more frequent public-transport buses being voted down in…
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Lest We Forget on Remembrance Day
The community gathered at Noble Park RSL memorial on Remembrance Day, Monday 11 November to honour armed force members who died in the line of…
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Food relief boost needed
Families are increasingly struggling to put food on the table and school lunchboxes, says a Dandenong-based charity. In the wake of a State Parliament report…
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Racist attacks blight Dandenong election
A Greater Dandenong council candidate has joined a chorus speaking out against despicable racist abuse while on the hustings in the South East. Zahra Haydar…
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Dark-web identity thief sentenced
A 22-year-old Springvale scammer has been sentenced to jail over a dark-web trade of fake bank accounts using the stolen identity details of up to…