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Sudan-born man charged over 42 alleged migration and bail offences
A Sudan-born man was expected to face Melbourne Magistrates’ Court after being charged with more than 42 alleged migration and bail offences. The AFP charged…
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The best quotes that defined 2025
As 2025 comes to a close, the Gazette looks back at some of the most memorable quotes to make headlines this year. “A journey of…
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Roadworks leave traders reeling
This year has been challenging for the local economy, with ongoing major roadworks and infrastructure projects reshaping the town centre and testing traders’ resilience. Early…
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Riek brothers drive change
PRECEDE: Crime dominated the political agenda. Fear drove policy. Tragedy drove headlines. Amid it all, two retired gang members turned youth mentors, are proving that…
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Official charged
Detectives from Taskforce Hawk have charged a man as part of an investigation into allegedly falsified documents. A 34-year-old Officer man, who is a current…
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Deadly year on the roads
Road safety will remain a key focus for Victoria Police in 2026 following another tragic year on the state’s roads. There were 288 lives lost…
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TAC and Victoria Police launch new road safety campaign
A new campaign launched by the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) and Victoria Police highlights the risks of speeding and drink driving, and the critical role…
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Longwarry store fire ‘suspicious’, renews tobacco war fears
A quiet country town may once again have been pulled into Victoria’s tobacco war after another small business was destroyed in a suspicious incident on…
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Cranbourne and Pakenham lines suspended
Buses are replacing trains on the Cranbourne and Pakenham lines between Westall and Caulfield, due to an emergency services incident. Metro Tunnel Services will not…
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Emergency crews tackle “suspicious” car fire
Emergency services responded to a “suspicious” car fire at Pakenham Upper, at around 2pm this afternoon, causing temporary traffic disruptions for motorists. Three CFA units…
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Youths throw bricks from overpass, damaging cars and injuring a driver
Police are investigating an incident in Springvale, after five vehicles were damaged by a brick in the early hours of Saturday morning. Greater Dandenong Crime…
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Royal Children’s Hospital warns of toys on the naughty list this Christmas
Doctors at The Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) are warning parents to steer clear of e-scooters and toys containing magnets and button batteries for Christmas. While…












