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Two more arrested as part of Echo Taskforce extortion investigation
Detectives from the Echo Taskforce have arrested two more people as part of an ongoing investigation in to alleged extortions linked to the Comanchero Outlaw…
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’Covid story’ brain-stormed
Former ALP powerbroker Adem Somyurek was accused of “brainstorming” a story to explain footage of him withdrawing cash from an ATM to pay for other…
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Pearcedale’s JLC’s closes its doors after 14 years
After 14 years of servicing the local community, Pearcedale’s JLC’s general store is closing its doors – but not by choice. Jasman Pty Ltd is…
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Debt ambush near-deadly
A 23-year-old Cranbourne man has been jailed after repeatedly stabbing a victim during a pack ambush in broad daylight in Hammond Road Dandenong. Junior Fualausia,…
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20 arrested in drug sting
Twenty people have been arrested as police “dismantled” a major drug-trafficking syndicate in the South East. The year-long police sting led by Caulfield Divisional Response…
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Palliative Care South East supports family through terminal diagnosis
In October 2020, Erika Akyalcin was referred to PCSE from her GP after receiving a terminal diagnosis. At 57 years old, she and her husband…
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Police search for Yves
Police are searching for information to help locate missing man Yves. The 30-year-old was last seen on Broad Oak Drive, Cranbourne East on Tuesday, 26…
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Cranbourne car collision causes traffic chaos
Casey Highway Patrol members attended a two-car collision in Cranbourne around 7.30 am on 24 November. The crash blocked the intersection of Cranbourne-Frankston and Hall…
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Greens pitch for South East
The Greens have taken aim at ALP’s South East heartland ahead of the 2022 federal election. Former Greater Dandenong councillor Matthew Kirwan, who is standing…
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Council welcomes Empowering Communities grant
The City of Casey has been successful in securing a Victorian Government Empowering Communities grant, to strengthen local crime prevention and community safety initiatives. The…
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Earring entrepreneur Max makes his mark
Clyde North resident Max Whelan may only be 12 years old but he’s already impacting the fashion industry through his range of creative homemade earrings.…
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No excuses for ’disgusting’ brutality
A 39-year-old Cranbourne father has been jailed after horrifically wounding his long-term partner in a sustained, cruel attack. Fueled by ice, booze and jealousy, Mark…