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Workplace sex harassment ’prevalent’
Prevalent but too often unreported, sexual harassment in workplaces will be the focus of a free, confidential legal help service. South-East Monash Legal Service (SMLS)…
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Supporter of all faiths steps down
After eight years at the helm, Interfaith Network of Greater Dandenong executive officer Helen Heath has resigned. Ahead of her 6 April departure, she is…
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Woman of challenges
During a time where volunteering has decreased, Julie Klok set a great example of what it means to be a volunteer. Ms Klok won the…
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Police crack down on unauthorised drivers
Over 500 unauthorised vehicles were detected in a recent road safety effort, with the help of Automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) technology. The recent five-day…
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Trail bike riders targeted
A new operation targeting illegal trail bike riding across Melbourne parks is the first of its kind by Parks Victoria. Locals can expect to see…
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Hello Treasure
Jenny MacKay retired assistant principal from Dandenong North Primary School was awarded the Living Treasure award on Australia Day. The MacKay’s career in teaching has…
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‘Punitive’ bail reform call
A South East community legal service says women and Aboriginal people have suffered disproportionately due to Victoria’s “punitive” bail laws. South-East Monash Legal Service (SMLS)…
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60yo accused robber faces court
A Pakenham man charged over a $2 million jewellery heist has been remanded in custody. Masoud Izadi, 60, faced Melbourne Magistrates Court on Thursday 2…
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Pair charged with jewellery armed robbery
Greater Dandenong Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged three men as part of an investigation into an armed robbery in Dandenong in late December. Two…
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Mum faces jail for Medicare fraud
A Melbourne mother with a history for medical fraud will go to jail after scamming $180,000 from Medicare, but her sentence has been delayed until…
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Ace coach ‘journeys’ north
Locked down in Melbourne in 2020 and unable to work, successful tennis coach and former pro Pete Taylor and his young family decided to hit…
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Plastic ban state-wide
From 1 February 2023, problematic single-use plastics will be banned from sale or supply in Victoria. The ban includes plastic straw, cutlery, plates, stirrers and…
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