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Greens pitch for South East
The Greens have taken aim at ALP’s South East heartland ahead of the 2022 federal election. Former Greater Dandenong councillor Matthew Kirwan, who is standing…
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Covid-19: Dandenong hits 80 % vax rate
The Covid-19 double-vax rate in the Dandenong postcode has exceeded 80 per cent. According to state data up to 22 November, more than 80 per…
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No excuses for ’disgusting’ brutality
A 39-year-old Cranbourne father has been jailed after horrifically wounding his long-term partner in a sustained, cruel attack. Fueled by ice, booze and jealousy, Mark…
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Appeal for missing Paepa
Victoria Police is appealing for help to find a missing Doveton woman. Paepa, 20, was last seen in Doveton about 8.30am on Saturday 20 November,…
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Trailblazer honoured
Local grassroots community leader, mental health clinician and NDIS advocate Selba-Gondoza Luka is among 23 women who have been inducted to the Victorian Honour Roll…
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Covid’s steady spread
Covid infections continue to rise in the South East – but at a less alarming rate. Greater Dandenong recorded 252 new cases in the past…
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South East at risk of finance woes
A staggering $5.8 million of debts to predatory lenders were resolved by financial counsellors at South East Community Links in 2020-’21. At its annual general…
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Airbnb party brawl ’highly dangerous’
Six youths from the South East have faced sentence for their part in a “highly dangerous” armed brawl in a lift in a CBD apartment…
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Last restrictions lift for Victoria
Nearly all remaining restrictions will be lifted in Victoria for fully vaccinated people from 11.59pm tonight, with Victoria set to hit the 90 per cent…
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Covid vax: Dandenong 3175 lags
Covid-19 vaccination rates in the Dandenong postcode continue to lag behind the rest of the council area. Less than 80 per cent of residents 12-and-over…
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‘Elaborate’ dope crop seized
Police seized more than 100 cannabis plants during a raid in Endeavour Hills. SD3 Divisional Response Unit members found the “elaborate” hydroponic cannabis crop at…
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183 km/h P-plater arrested
A 21-year-old P-plater has been allegedly caught speeding at 183 km/h on the Monash Freeway in Endeavour Hills. With two mates in the car, the…