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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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Clinics to host Medicare-funded MRI scans
Two clinics in Mulgrave and Dandenong will provide Medicare-funded MRI scans for patients, as part of a Federal Government initiative. Capital Radiology in Dandenong and…
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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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Steam choo-choos into Beaconsfield
Beaconsfield residents were treated to the legend of old steam this weekend, as they choo-choo-ed their way through Cardinia. As a thank you to residents…
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No escape for drug drivers
A sweeping crackdown across Cardinia has uncovered a surge in drug use, drink driving, speeding and dangerous behaviour, with police increasing patrols to save lives.…
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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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LED sky sign adds to Springvale’s ‘visual clutter’: VCAT
A proposed electronic sky sign in Springvale’s CBD has been rejected by the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal because it would “unacceptably” add to the…
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Madeline Butler wanted on warrant
Police are searching for a 32-year-old woman wanted on warrant for skipping court. Madeline Butler is described as Caucasian, 175 centimetres with a thin build,…
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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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Council tracks its own customer requests
Greater Dandenong Council’s responses to customer service requests are being reported in a new digital dashboard. It covers five types of service requests, with dumped…
