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Gembrook memorial to receive upgrade
Already a distinct landmark that has stood for decades, the Gembrook War Memorial and surrounds will benefit from an upgrade to commemorate veterans further. Located…
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Residents’ outcry on walking trail car park
Disruptive behaviour has been a common occurrence at a walking trail’s car park in Narre Warren North, with residents recalling continuous incidents over the last…
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Rotary governor with many missions
A new south-east district Rotary Governor has been chosen for the 2025-26 term from the Noble Park-Dingley Club. Peter Behm was chosen as the new…
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EPA urges cleaner wood heating this winter
As temperatures drop and wood heaters roar back to life, Environment Protection Authority (EPA) Victoria is reminding residents to burn wisely — or risk health…
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Stolen number plates surging
Police are calling for vehicle owners to fit anti-theft screws to dampen a record number of number plate thefts across the state. Casey is No.1…
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More charges loom in alleged Cranbourne cybercrime
A Cranbourne man facing a criminal charge of cybercrime has had his case delayed, as more charges may be on the way. Patrick Michael Hric…
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Police chase ends with man hit by cop car
A police chase was seen through Dandenong on Friday with police arresting a man following a carjacking and extended follow-through metropolitan Melbourne. Officers were called…
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Saving a ‘beautiful tree’
To mark 160 years of Dandenong Star Journal, PHILIP SALAMA-WEST is taking a then-and-now look at the people, places and events that have formed Dandenong’s…
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Man contests charges of threatening, ‘menacing’ PM
An Officer man has indicated he’ll contest charges of threatening “serious harm” and making a “menacing” social-media post towards Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. Dale Byrne,…
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Man dies in hospital after Springvale Sth crash
A driver has died in hospital following a two-car crash in Springvale South on Sunday 6 July. Police say a Toyota collided with a Ford…
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Cranbourne North teen sentenced over service station clash
A Cranbourne North teenager has been sentenced to 15 months’ imprisonment and a further 15-month community corrections order after pleading guilty to attempted aggravated burglary,…
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The fires we are not putting out
As Melbourne woke to news of an arson attack on the East Melbourne Synagogue – one of Australia’s oldest Jewish places of worship – we…