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Rath Yatra Festival brings colour to Akoonah Park
BAPS Swaminarayan Hindu Mandir in Cranbourne South brought vibrant colours and community spirit to Akoonah Park during its Rath Yatra, Festival of Chariots celebration on…
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Hastings Terminal plan sparks fresh jobs vs environment row
A modified proposal for a renewable energy terminal at the Port of Hastings has reignited debate over whether economic growth should come at the expense…
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Two teens charged after three-day crime spree
The two Dandenong teenagers arrested yesterday in Pakenham have been charged after their alleged involvement in a three-day crime spree. North West Metro Regional Crime…
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Metro Tunnel works to disrupt trains over the next week
Cranbourne and Pakenham lines will be disrupted over the next week, as construction and trial operations continue within the Metro Tunnel. Buses will replace metropolitan…
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Victim’s begging led up to partner homicide
A State Coroner has called for a decriminalised approach to begging after an Endeavour Hills woman was fatally bashed by her abusive partner. Jessica Geddes,…
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Police missed chance to protect woman killed by partner
Police missed opportunities to hold an abusive man to account in the months before he violently bashed his partner and left her for dead, a…
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Join Connected Libraries in July for a chance to win $200
Connected Libraries is calling all kids and teens to join in July for a chance to win a $200 voucher of their choice, plus receive…
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Two arrested after spate of armed robberies, police search for a third
Police have arrested two teenagers following a spate of armed robberies targeting businesses in Melbourne’s southeast over the past three days. Investigators had been working…
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Local choir hits a high note
From a modest local choir to a thriving community music hub, Hampton Park-based Melbourne Youth Chorale (MYC) has undergone a remarkable transformation, quadrupling in size…
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From adversity to impact: Cranbourne West local wins Chisholm Educator of the Year
From refugee to award-winning educator, a Cranbourne West local has been named Chisholm’s Educator of the Year for 2025 — a powerful recognition of a…
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Cranbourne West Primary students raise funds the messy way
Ten brave teachers were slimed in a gooey green mess in Cranbourne West Primary School, all in the name of fun and fundraising, as part…
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Stable worker dies after horse incident at Cranbourne Training Centre
A 43-year-old female stable employee, who had an “incredible” amateur race riding career, has died at the Cranbourne Training Centre on the morning of Tuesday…