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Police bust alleged liquor-thief syndicate
Six men have been charged over the alleged theft of more than $320,000 worth of alcohol from stores across Melbourne, including Doveton. Police say the…
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Refugees’ deportation fears rise
Asylum seekers and their supporters are in despair after powers to deport cancelled bridging-visa holders to third countries passed Federal Parliament last week. According to…
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Safe crossing required at Stud Rd blackspot: Coroner
A State Coroner investigating the death of a toddler on Stud Road, Dandenong North has recommended safer pedestrian access at the notorious black-spot. The two-year-old…
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66 drivers caught in Monash Fwy blitz
Fifty-seven drink drivers and nine drug drivers have been detected in a two-night police operation on Monash Freeway. Police also impounded 13 vehicles during the…
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Woolies moves to break Dandy Sth picket line
Shelf-bare supermarket giant Woolworths has filed for Fair Work Commission orders to disband a picket line blocking its regional distribution centre at Dandenong South. Workers,…
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Doubts over Woolies warehouse ‘reopening’
Doubts are surfacing about a major Woolworths warehouse being declared reopened in Dandenong South after 11 days of an “indefinite strike”. United Workers Union maintained…
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Signs of distress after NPAC parking fines
A line has been seemingly crossed for unsuspecting drivers fined parking outside Noble Park Aquatic Centre. Greater Dandenong Council had removed a parking space in…
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Ways forward for an end to violence
In a collective effort, local organisations joined for a “fresh approach” at Dandenong Market as part of 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. Women’s…
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Invasive weeds flooding local park
An invasive plant that produces thousands of seeds has been attacking Lysterfield Park, with native flora in the 1400-hectare nature pocket in danger. The Friends…
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One site doesn’t fit all: Emerson principal
Emerson School’s principal John Mooney OAM says he supports the state’s Disability Inclusion Profile program but worries about the barriers to enrolment at specialist schools.…
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Terminal moves ahead
The State Government is going ahead with plans to expand the Port of Hastings for the future assembly of offshore wind farms, despite the Federal…
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Rental affordability drops
The rental affordability in Greater Melbourne, which includes the City of Casey, has deteriorated, with a rental affordability index (RAI) score of 118 and reaching…
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