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Millions owed, wait continues for subcontractors
One would assume a breakthrough moment for subcontractors came in August, when an adjudicator ruled the Victorian School Building Authority (VSBA) must pay the subbies…
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“No more funerals”
The South Sudanese Community Association in Victoria (SSCAV) convened two ‘emergency’ meetings to confront recent tragedies and the underlying historical factors that had led to…
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‘Win-win’ parking meter solution
Greater Dandenong Council has opted for a 50-50 split in coin-operated and cashless parking meters as part of a $2 million upgrade program. The contract…
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Aziz and Woodman face court on corruption charges
Casey three-time ex-mayor Sam Aziz and property developer John Charles Woodman have briefly faced court via video link on charges laid by the state’s anti-corruption…
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Police target ‘unacceptable’ crime rate
Victoria Police has set a target of reducing serious and violent crime by 5 per cent, in the face of an “unacceptable” crime rate. In…
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CCTV footage released of shot man at Casey Hospital
Police detectives have released CCTV footage of a stolen grey BMW carrying an allegedly shot man at Casey Hospital in May. Occupants of a late…
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Five arrested after stolen car chase
Five teenagers have been arrested following a lengthy pursuit across the southeastern and eastern suburbs in the early hours of yesterday morning. The chase followed…
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3D printed guns seized in Firearm Prohibition Order blitz
Police have arrested nine people across the South East as part of a Firearm Prohibition Order blitz. They include a Springvale man, 27, accused of…
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Wellsprings steps up towards reconciliation
Wellsprings for Women have extended their advocacy towards justice and equality through the launch of its very first Reconciliation Action Plan. The organisation led and…
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Dandenong woman charged after guns, explosives raid
A Dandenong woman has been charged after police seized a “highly concerning” number of high-powered guns and explosives as part of an investigation into a…
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$1.4m fine after driver’s fatigue-related death
A Keysborough company and its sole director have been convicted and fined $1.43 million following the fatigue-related death of a delivery driver. Onkar Group Pty…
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Koomen for another round
After a “transition” year, Casey mayor Stefan Koomen is considering a tilt at re-election for a second consecutive mayoral term in November. Cr Koomen was…
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