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Mayor announced for Casey
The City of Casey has welcomed its new Mayor and Deputy Mayor after official announcements on Tuesday 19 November. Following a special council meeting at…
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Two men charged over death of missing teen Isla Bell
A man has been charged with murder and another as his accomplice after human remains were found in Dandenong during the search for missing Melbourne…
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Mum, police plea for help in shooting case
Police have released CCTV and images in their appeal for public assistance over the shooting of a Dandenong father-of-three this month. The victim Jesse, 36,…
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Casey boxer Kayne Clarke jailed for drug trafficking
Casey-raised professional boxer Kayne Clarke has been sentenced to jail for trafficking cocaine of commercial quantity. The 36-year-old Abu Dhabi-born boxer, with the alias of…
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Man wanted over alleged shooting wound
Police have released CCTV and images in their appeal for public assistance over the shooting of a Dandenong man this month. The 36-year-old was found…
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Memeti elected mayor, but ‘undemocratic’ process criticised
Two Labor Party members have taken the mayoral and deputy mayor positions on Monday 18 November, sparking criticism from non-ALP councillors. Jim Memeti was officially…
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Final exams blunder claims scalp of authority boss
The head of Victoria’s exams authority has quit after a blunder allowed students to view hidden questions on sample papers. Education Minister Ben Carroll announced…
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Free buses trial voted down
South East Metropolitan MP Rachel Payne has vowed to continue fighting despite a proposal for free and more frequent public-transport buses being voted down in…
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Food relief boost needed
Families are increasingly struggling to put food on the table and school lunchboxes, says a Dandenong-based charity. In the wake of a State Parliament report…
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Racist attacks blight Dandenong election
A Greater Dandenong council candidate has joined a chorus speaking out against despicable racist abuse while on the hustings in the South East. Zahra Haydar…
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Dark-web identity thief jailed
A 22-year-old Springvale scammer has been sentenced to jail over a dark-web trade of fake bank accounts using the stolen identity details of up to…
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Recycled water treatment for Lyndhurst estate
Hydroflux has been awarded the contract to design, build and operate a new water recycling plant in Lyndhurst. Using Australian-first technology, the plant will treat…