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Jess Wilson pledges faster land release in growth areas
Opposition Leader Jess Wilson has unveiled the first plank of the Coalition’s housing strategy to fast-track development in growth areas as the State heads into…
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Fits the bill: $1.4 million in debt relief at Springvale
The relief was palpable, as hundreds were unshackled of $1.2 million of debts and bill stresses at a record-breaking Bring Your Bills event at Springvale…
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Curfews spark a run on ‘cat runs’
Cat curfews are fueling a boom in DIY and custom-built enclosures, says a feline-loving carpenter. Greg Cole, who volunteers his handyman skills at Australian Animal…
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Disqualified drug driver jailed after fatal crash
A recidivist drug-affected, speeding and disqualified driver who fled after crashing a rental truck with fatal consequences in Noble Park North has been jailed. Daniel…
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Who owns Australia? Fear, property and the cultural DNA of ownership
After last week’s column on Pauline Hanson, a familiar refrain surfaced again: “Migrants are buying up Australia” and killing the “Castle” dream! It’s a powerful…
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Pair charged over alleged armed carjacking
A Dandenong man was among a pair charged with alleged carjacking in Kew on Tuesday afternoon (24 February). The victim was sitting in his parked…
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Armed offenders wanted after Sth East spree
Armed offenders have been allegedly involved in a series of linked incidents at homes across the South East, police say. Three unknown offenders entered a…
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South East recycler fined $20K for illegal e-waste export
A Carrum Downs recycling company has been fined nearly $20,000 over illegally exporting hazardous e-waste to Singapore. A container, shipped by the company Weeebytes Pty…
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Housing focus for Canberra conference
Greater Dandenong Council will call for social and affordable housing reforms at an upcoming national conference in Canberra. Mayor Sophie Tan and chief executive Jacqui…
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City of Casey unveils 2026 Community Award finalists
Casey Council has released their list of finalists for the 2026 Community Awards — out of the 135 nominations, 37 individuals and organisers have made…
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Endangered bandicoots find refuge at future Clyde park
Endangered southern brown bandicoots are already settling into the future Clyde Regional Park site, after local rangers trialled a “simple” habitat restoration program. Parks Victoria…
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Casey’s Ramadan Night Market cancelled due to severe weather warning
The much anticipated Ramadan Night Market on Tuesday 24 February at Bunjil Place has been cancelled due to a severe weather warning. Organisers announced the…












