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‘Vigorous’ weed causes park shutdown
Namatjira Park in Clayton South will be partly closed after the discovery of a large weed infestation in the waterway. Heavy works will be undertaken…
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Gambling signs banned at sport
Alliance for Gambling Reform has applauded City of Greater Dandenong Council’s “leadership” in striking out gambling ads at sport grounds. In a council meeting on…
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Jail for elder’s ‘savage’ bashing
A Dandenong-raised man who “savagely” and “cowardly” bashed his 87-year-old ex-father-in-law after a Facebook spat has been jailed. Gerard Michael Rabot, 51, of Cranbourne, pleaded…
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Asbestos dumped at clinic
EPA Victoria has released pictures of three men wanted over a dumping of building waste at a Hughesdale doctor’s surgery. The waste allegedly including asbestos…
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Couple takes on cross country drive for charity
Endeavour Hills couple Luke and Annabel Schulze are set for the adventure of a lifetime when they join a convoy of teams in this year’s…
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Crime gang squad’s ‘success’
A police taskforce targeting serious organised crime has been hailed a success after 342 arrests and seized nearly 200 weapons in its first 12 months.…
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Success for STOPIT campaign
The arrest of a man on two counts of sexual activity directed an another following an incident at Clayton station last year is just one…
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Seven arrested in alleged stolen cars
Seven have been arrested after police Air Wing followed two allegedly stolen cars across Melbourne’s South. The silver BMW X5 and a red MG hatch…
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Traders cross with Progress St ‘snub’
The Progress Street level crossing removal contract has been awarded despite a 765-strong opposing petition by surrounding businesses. The announcement on Wednesday 28 June on…
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Chisholm joins training force
Chisholm Institute has joined forces with Wodonga Tafe and a consortium to deliver technical trades training to Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel. Chisholm is part…
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Greenies pitch for preserved greens
Environment groups have called for the State Government to publicly reject Keysborough Golf Club’s push to rezone its Green Wedge course for housing. The club…
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AFP talk on foreign espionage
Claims of foreign interference were the subject of a federal police information session in Springvale on 9 July. Clarinda MP Meng Heang Tak said the…