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Freeway driver ‘cursed by witch’ before killing cops
A truck driver who killed four police officers on a Melbourne freeway has been accused of lying about telling his boss he was cursed by…
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‘Inclusive’ advocate runs for Yarraman
Self-described community advocate Zahra Haydarbig has declared herself as an “inclusive voice” in the upcoming Yarraman Ward by-election. The ALP member, social and community development…
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Green urges action on missing bike link
A Greens candidate in the Yarraman Ward by-election is pushing to rectify Djerring Trail’s missing link in Noble Park. Robert Lim, a keen cyclist, has…
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Four more teens arrested over alleged cyclist hit-runs
Four more boys including a 13-year-old from Hampton Park have been arrested over alleged hit-runs in a stolen car that seriously injured two Bayside cyclists.…
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Intern checks in
Monash Health has welcomed 125 junior doctors taking up medical internships starting in January, which recorded the largest-ever cohort of medical interns. Interns will be…
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Nightclub rapist jailed for 11 years
A Dandenong man has been jailed up to 11 years for his “calculated” and “predatory” rape of an “extremely intoxicated” stranger outside a CBD nightclub.…
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Kabul escapee makes new start
As an archivist and technical officer with the Afghan Government, Eshaq Yaqubi worked in a prestigious job just metres away from the office of the…
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Standing up for children
In the recent Greater Dandenong Australia Day Awards, Vanessa Field was awarded the Corporate Citizen of the Year for her important role as a director…
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Cooking a truck fuel of the future
Dirty diesel may be on the way out as Cleanaway unveiled a demonstration of a heavy vehicle fuel made entirely of used cooking oil. The…
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Truckie bailed on fatal crash charges
A Dandenong truck driver has faced court over a fatal multi-vehicle crash in Rowville last month. Nikhil Tomar, 27, appeared at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on…
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81-year-old rider missing in Noble Park
Police are appealing for help to help locate a missing 81-year-old man last seen in Noble Park. The man, whose first name is Van, was…
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Job seeker earns a hard-won break
A man of persistence, Paul White has finally fulfilled his dream of being a “work man” after waiting 28 years for employment. Mr White, who…