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Pharma overdoses ‘preventable’
Prescription drugs are a common factor in accidental fatal overdoses despite being “largely preventable”, a Monash University expert says. Both illicit and pharmaceutical opioids are…
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‘Save my son’
A Dandenong mother is pleading for a “compassionate” Australian Government to stop its planned deportation of her only son. Supporters are rallying behind refugee Reeta…
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Driver takes a U-turn to court
A Hampton Park man has been charged with unlicensed driving and firearm, drug and car theft offences after a police intercept in Dandenong. Police say…
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Mistaken riches lead to jail-time
After a mistaken $10 million windfall, a disability support worker has been sentenced upon trying to flee the country with some of the proceeds. Thevamanogari…
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Prized collections smashed
Customers are demanding compensation after a series of break-ins at a Hallam self-storage facility. Tens of thousands of dollars worth of superhero collectibles and musical…
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$1m to tackle youth crime
The State Government has invested $1 million towards an extension of the Pivot program, a local program running across Casey, Dandenong and Frankston which helps…
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Casey still a hotspot for animal abuse
Casey remains a hotspot for reported animal cruelty, according to RSPCA Victoria figures. The municipality recorded 508 animal cruelty reports – the second highest in…
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Terminal “upfront” on Western Port impacts
The proposed Victorian Renewable Energy Terminal at Hastings has recently gone out for environmental impact assessment, a proponent told a ‘Towards 2050’ South East Business…
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Sensory overload a dogged issue
With finals fever spreading throughout Victoria, Zoe Moffatt talks to AFL fans about Marvel Stadium and how its lighting is affecting spectators with sensory sensitivities.…
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Targeting teenage thieves
The South East has emerged as a hotspot for youth offenders arrested in relation to a number of burglaries and car thefts with police concerned…
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Inquiry calls for child abuse survivors
Survivors of child sexual abuse in Victorian government schools are being asked to come forward to share their experiences. An independent Board of Inquiry is…
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Police warning amid local footy finals
Victoria Police is warning young people about the dangers of drink driving and miscalculating their alcohol intake during local football final celebrations. Police intelligence shows…
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