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Monk faces new charge of child sexual abuse
A Keysborough-based senior monk is now facing accusations of child sexual abuse against six alleged victims, a court has heard. Naotunne Vijitha, 68, who is…
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‘Dangers’ posted on Progress Street
Protesting businesses have installed ‘warning signs’ on the dangers of the level-crossing removal on Progress Street in Dandenong South. At the site, passing drivers blared…
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Electoral divide
Residents are warning that Casey’s southern towns will be under-represented compared to northern suburbs, as part of proposed council electoral reforms. Casey Council’s electoral structure…
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Casey awarded internationally for digital access
The City of Casey has just been honoured with an award at the World Smart City Expo (WSCE) Awards for the creation and implementation of…
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Bringing climate voices to the table
Diverse communities are too often sidelined from decisions on climate change, says Environment Victoria campaigner Tony Fretton. The fight for climate justice has been led…
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Drink-driver blows 0.21
A Narre-Warren South drink-driver has been allegedly been caught more than four times the legal limit. The 34-year-old man blew 0.210 after being intercepted by…
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Local men fronting new family violence campaign
Wellsprings for Women has launched its 16 Days of Activism Campaign, joining organisations globally who are frontlining the fight against gendered violence. The women-only service…
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Council calls for Gaza ceasefire
Greater Dandenong Council has passed a motion calling for a permanent ceasefire and peace in Palestine in response to more than 14,000 civilians killed. The…
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Tiler fraud to repay $92K
A Doveton tiler has been ordered to repay more than $90,000 for fraudulently obtaining workers comp payments. Rahmatullah Jafari, 28, had injured his back while…
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Cook overtakes Libs in Mulgrave
With strong preference flows, independent candidate Ian Cook has overtaken the Liberal Party to finish second in the Mulgrave by-election, according to provisional results on…
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Police crackdown on mobile users
Police have spotted more than 80 motorists using their mobile phones while driving during a recent road policing operation across Melbourne. Operation Spotto, conducted by…
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Calls grow for Thompsons Road upgrade
Casey Council has advocated for the upgrade and extension of the Thompsons Road in its endorsed submission to the Officer South Employment Precinct Structure Plan…
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