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Historic site sell-off, DNA delays
A historically-significant site previously earmarked for a council project to rejuvenate Dandenong’s CBD is being proposed for sale. On 25 June, Greater Dandenong councillors approved…
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Care for carers wins funding
A South East respite program for multicultural women who are carers has secured State funding. The Wellsprings for Women program annually helps 54 unpaid carers…
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Head above water: a local swimmer’s cold, quiet, almost
It is choppier than forecasted in the English Channel, and it is colder than usual at this time of the year, but the French coastline…
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VCAT gives go-ahead for training crane
VCAT has approved a large tower crane for training purposes in an industrial area in Dandenong South, despite a council’s safety concerns. “The visual appearance…
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Dumping scourge costs council $1.1m
City of Greater Dandenong’s new customer request dashboard has revealed an astonishing pile of hundreds of illegal rubbish dumping reports – which is costing the…
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Sth East students shine at VCE awards
More than 20 students from South East schools have been named among Victoria’s top VCE performers in 2024. The students were presented with trophies by…
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Driver charged after police chase down speeding stolen car
A man has been charged after allegedly speeding away from police in a stolen car across the South East. The allegedly stolen silver MG station…
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$333K for Bright Moon temple rebuild
Rising from the ashes of a devastating fire, a Buddhist temple in Springvale South has received a $333,333 grant from the State Government. Multicultural Affairs…
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Berwick rider charged after 200km/h chase
A 21-year-old Berwick man has been charged after he was allegedly detected travelling at speeds of up to 200km/h while trying to avoid arrest on…
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Winter coat drive a success
The Andres Pancha Anchor Community’s winter coat drive was a success, collecting over eight boxes of donations filled with coats, jumpers, hoodies and other warm…
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Ex-nurse granted bail over explosives, drug charges
A former Cranbourne nurse accused of drug trafficking and possessing explosives and detonators has been granted bail by the Victorian Supreme Court. Zarna Barbar, 26,…
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‘Don’t be afraid to parent’ – the team putting young offenders back on track
Give the parent back to the parent. That’s the aim of a team of therapists who help families bring wayward teens back on the right…