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Rail disruptions during Metro Tunnel ‘rehearsals’
Disruptions are expected for the Cranbourne and Pakenham services as part of ‘dress rehearsals’ for the impending Metro Tunnel.
Over the next two weekends...
Two injured in Keysborough roundabout crash
Two men have been hospitalised after a car flipped during a two-vehicle crash at a Keysborough roundabout.
Ambulance paramedics were called to the Church...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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Springvale South’s Sharp selected for Sri Lanka
Brutal subcontinental heat, a taxing schedule and slow spin-friendly wickets present the next challenge for Springvale South veteran Andrew Sharp in his cricketing journey...
