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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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Jail for ‘shocking’ gang robbery
A teenager who was part of a gang of up to 16 who inflicted a “violent” and “shocking” robbery of a driver in Cranbourne has…
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South East hooner gets jail-time
A serial hoon facing scores of charges from illegal ‘skid meets’ has been sentenced to three months jail time. Cooper Peatling, 25, faced Dandenong Magistrate’s…
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Police issue road safety warning
Victoria Police is issuing an urgent road safety warning to all motorists as the state enters a high-risk period for death and serious injury. There…
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Yarning with an affirmative Voice
At Wellsprings for Women, talking about the upcoming Voice referendum has meant having a ‘yarn’ in more ways than one. The Dandenong-based service for migrant…
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‘Dangerous’ sex attacker jailed
A man who “terrifyingly” attacked and tried to rape a stranger soon after she got off a bus in Eumemmerring has been jailed. David Charles…
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Vision splendid for South East
A packed audience at Bunjil Place was sold a vision of a growing, thriving region at the launch of the Victoria South-East Chamber Council. At…
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Call for ‘mandatory’ affordable homes
Affordable housing quotas should be made mandatory in large multi-housing developments, Greater Dandenong Council has told a rental crisis inquiry on 22 August. Greater Dandenong…
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Lan wanted by police
Police have appealed for public help to locate a wanted man. Michael Lan, 38, is wanted on warrant in relation to drug offences and handling…
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Fantastic characters come to life at Mossgiel Park PS
Endeavour Hills’ Mossgiel Park Primary School celebrated its best readers and spellers last week, as part of national Book Week celebrations. Principal Lynn Ordish said…