News
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Invest in workforce education: leaders
Education and businesses in the South East Melbourne region should work together to invest in the local workforce, as Australia transitions to a net zero…
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Murder charge laid after Noble Park man allegedly slain
Two men have been charged over the alleged fatal stabbing of a Noble Park man in Ormond last weekend (5 May). A 27-year-old Ormond man…
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Boys in alleged stolen car arrested in Dandenong
Five teens in an allegedly stolen car have been arrested in Dandenong after evading police across the South East, police say. Police were alerted to…
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Ute stolen in Doveton agg burglary
A man is wanted after a $100,000 ute, cash and jewellery were allegedly stolen in an aggravated burglary in Doveton. The burglar forced entry into…
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State Budget: What’s coming for Greater Dandenong
Premier Jacinta Allan’s first Budget 2024-‘25 is said to be dedicated to helping families. However, much of the budget was a continuation of the 2023-24…
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Stud Rd black-spot campaign won
In a major win for residents, a safer pedestrian crossing at Stud Road, Dandenong North has finally been allocated funds in the 2024-’25 State Budget…
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Tool thief begs for mercy
A 34-year-old man has begged for “one more chance” after pilfering scores of power tools from tradies’ utes in car parks across the South East,…
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Warning for ‘hollowed-out’ economy
Manufacturing industry advocacies are calling for the government to collaborate with and “catalyse” the sector to boost economic productivity. In a panel discussion to understand…
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State Budget: More bus services to Chadstone
More weekend services will be added to the popular Dandenong-Chadstone bus route 800, as part of the 2024-’25 State Budget. Dandenong MP and Public and…
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Budget rebuff for South East
Advocacy group Greater South East Melbourne (GSEM) has criticised the State Budget for a lack of investment in the region. Fresh after hosting a jobs…
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Hope for family-violence prevention service
Post the State Budget, a South-East support service has renewed hope that funding for its family-violence prevention program will continue. Wellsprings for Women’s six-year program…
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Breaking down barriers for women in manufacturing
As female unemployment remains concerning in the South East region, manufacturing industry representatives are advocating for ways to break down the barriers for women –…