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Buses replacing trains on Cranbourne line
The Cranbourne and Pakenham train lines are currently experiencing disruptions due to scheduled upgrade works. Busses began replacing trains between Dandenong and Cranbourne stations at…
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Building-site burglar jailed
A serial burglar has been jailed for nine months after raiding construction sites across the South East in a hire car. Kevin Campbell, 34, was…
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Moody’s steep Hill to climb
With the boldness of youth, Liberal candidate James Moody is undaunted in challenging for the safe Labor seat of Bruce. His chief opponent is sitting…
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Young struggle in lockdown
Not all young people hold the same political views as 26-year-old Liberal candidate James Moody. But the Covid pandemic showed them how governments impact their…
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Crs pay tribute to late mayor
Greater Dandenong councillors have paid tribute to former City of Casey mayor Amanda Stapledon. Ms Stapledon, 58, was a “formidable person” and “fierce advocate for…
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No bail: Judge fears for woman’s safety
A Doveton man accused of seriously injuring a woman with “blunt trauma” to the head has been refused bail. William Hogan is contesting charges including…
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Six arrests in ‘significant’ drug raid
Six occupants have been arrested by police during a drug raid on a house in Dandenong North. Croydon Divisional Tasking Unit police say they seized…
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UFC fans brawl at Hallam pub
A 35-year-old mechanic and father-of-two pleaded guilty to affray after being “king hit”, despite not throwing a punch in a brawl on 7 March, he…
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’Selfless’ leader farewelled
Former Casey mayor Amanda Stapledon will be remembered as a ‘people’s councillor’, loyal mother, sister and daughter and an unflagging community servant. At her funeral…
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Specialist school opens
Endeavour Hills Specialist School opens its doors for the start of Term 1 today (1 February). The “world class” school for students 5-14 years old…
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Djokovic drama shines light on hotel refugees
With lived experience as a refugee, Barat Ali Batoor is well-placed to observe the hardships faced by the many refugees and asylum seekers that call…
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Level crossing removal: Hallam Rd closed
Hallam Road will be closed at night until 12 February due to level crossing removal works. The road will be closed at the crossing between…