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Clyde man jailed over Air BnB clan lab
A Clyde landscaper has been jailed for up to five years over his role at a clandestine meth lab at an Air BnB rental in…
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Warneet jetties open after years of advocacy
Warneet and the surrounding coastal community came together on Saturday 25 October to celebrate the official opening of the town’s long-awaited jetties, marking a milestone…
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Relay for Life spirit shines through rain
The 2025 Relay for Life went ahead in high spirits despite the rain, bringing together hundreds of participants who helped raise more than $121,000 for…
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Police search for missing woman, 83
Police are searching for a missing 83-year-old, last seen in Cranbourne on Monday night (27 October). Yvonne was last seen at a sports club on…
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AI ‘illegally scraping’ local news
Country Press Australia (CPA) has welcomed the Albanese Government’s decision to rule out a copyright exemption for AI companies, but says urgent action is required…
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Students shine at Alkira Diwali
Alkira Secondary College came alive with colour, dance and cultural pride during its Beacon Diwali Celebration on 22 October. The celebration welcomed guests, including Dr…
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‘Angel’ families left behind
A locally formed Afghan Locally Engaged Employee (LEE) Association is still fighting for their endangered families to join them in Australia. Its president Nisar worked…
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RSL dinner reunites LEEs, veterans
It was an unlikely reunion after 18 long years. Raz Mohammad and Peter Erson formed a bond of brotherhood in the Afghanistan war zone in…
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Sth East leaders in Victorian of the Year shortlists
A pair of South East leaders have made the shortlist of Victoria’s Australian of the Year nominees. Springvale Indochinese Mutual Assistance Association (SICMAA) president Be…
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Workplace inquiry ‘out of bounds’
A Greater Dandenong Council executive has recommended the blocking of a councillor’s second attempt for an external investigation into the council’s workplace culture. Councillor Rhonda…
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Apprentice welder and mum breaking barriers
A single mother of four is breaking down barriers in a male-dominant industry, empowering women through her journey. Ana Gamero migrated to Australia at the…
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Water-bill initiative eases flow of information
A new Dari language video has been launched by South East Water in partnership with community organisations to tackle language barriers amongst new arrivals. Together…












