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Green Wedge earthworks rejected
A proposal to add 300,000 cubic metres of topsoil on a low-lying Green Wedge pasture in Bangholme has been refused by the state’s planning tribunal.…
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Phone distraction: Charity hero jailed after critical crash
A former Noble Park footballer and charity marathoner has been jailed after his van struck and critically injured a cyclist. Trent Robertson, 39, of Mordialloc,…
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Cranbourne man charged after stolen car crash in Wantirna
Two men, including one from Cranbourne, have been charged following reports of a firearm being spotted and an allegedly stolen vehicle crashing into three parked…
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TAC funds drug-driving test boost
Victoria Police will be conducting an extra 25,000 roadside drug tests per year, as part of a new funding partnership. The extra drug tests are…
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Levi Syer’s plea hits parliament
More than 37,000 signatures demanding the Meningococcal B vaccine be made free were delivered to Victoria Parliament on Wednesday morning by the mother, schoolmates, and…
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Young women recognised as role models
The Victorian Afghan Associations Network is hosting an Awards Night in recognition of young girls’ achievements in the community. The event on Monday 8 December…
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Bail refused: Teacher accused of stabbing principal
A teacher accused of stabbing a principal at Keysborough Secondary College has told police he “snapped” and wanted to “completely incapacitate” his alleged victim, a…
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Holiday cheer brought back to Berwick’s High Street
Berwick locals are delighted after High Street received a major Christmas renovation over the weekend with help from a much loved local trader — Bodega…
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Childcare worker charged with assault of toddler
Police have laid charges against a 41-year-old Narre Warren woman, following an alleged assault of a three-year-old child at a Pakenham childcare centre in October.…
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Pakenham hospital urgent care promise in doubt
Residents fear Pakenham’s hospital could mirror Cranbourne, which failed to deliver urgent care services, a promise they say was made during planning. Concerns intensified after…
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Find A Penny braces for Christmas Community BBQ
Volunteers at Find A Penny Foundation are bracing for what could be their busiest Christmas on record. On a normal Tuesday, the charity’s base, a…
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CRRA urges stronger rates hardship protections
Casey Residents and Ratepayers Association (CRRA) is pushing for simpler rates hardship applications, clear decision timeframes and multilingual communication in its submission to the State…
