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Family barred from father’s funeral
A Springvale South Buddhist abbot has appealed against an immigration department’s “heartless” barring of a family’s visa to attend their late father and husband’s funeral.…
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Seeking refuge in South East
South East Melbourne is a hot spot for asylum seekers awaiting their fate on bridging visas. The Dandenong postcode is home to the most asylum…
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Frustration mounts for refugees
A Dandenong refugee advocate says there’s soaring frustration about the Federal Government’s still-dormant election pledge to upgrade thousands of temporary visas. Wicki Wickiramasingham, a long-time…
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Hospital EDs crushed: AMA
Monash Health emergency departments have been among the most “log-jammed” in Australia, according to an Australian Medical Association report card. During 2021-’22, just 20 per…
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Workplace sex harassment ’prevalent’
Prevalent but too often unreported, sexual harassment in workplaces will be the focus of a free, confidential legal help service. South-East Monash Legal Service (SMLS)…
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Police crack down on unauthorised drivers
Over 500 unauthorised vehicles were detected in a recent road safety effort, with the help of Automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) technology. The recent five-day…
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Trail bike riders targeted
A new operation targeting illegal trail bike riding across Melbourne parks is the first of its kind by Parks Victoria. Locals can expect to see…
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Hello Treasure
Jenny MacKay retired assistant principal from Dandenong North Primary School was awarded the Living Treasure award on Australia Day. The MacKay’s career in teaching has…
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‘Punitive’ bail reform call
A South East community legal service says women and Aboriginal people have suffered disproportionately due to Victoria’s “punitive” bail laws. South-East Monash Legal Service (SMLS)…
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60yo accused robber faces court
A Pakenham man charged over a $2 million jewellery heist has been remanded in custody. Masoud Izadi, 60, faced Melbourne Magistrates Court on Thursday 2…
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Pair charged with jewellery armed robbery
Greater Dandenong Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged three men as part of an investigation into an armed robbery in Dandenong in late December. Two…
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Trio arrested over $2m jewellery heist
Three men have been arrested by police over a $2-million-plus jewellery heist in Dandenong. Greater Dandenong CIU detectives say two armed robbers entered a jewellery…
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