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Health, education and cost of living boosted as budget hits surplus
The State Budget has been delivered with the Labor Party pitching billions more in health, education and cost of living relief, which includes a new…
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Pair charged after motorcylist seriously injured in alleged hit-run in Noble Park
A man and a woman have been charged after a motorcyclist was struck by a car allegedly running a red light during a ‘race’ in…
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Role of police strained during public intoxication incidents
A recent incident in Pakenham, where a woman was found unconscious and appeared to be intoxicated while requiring medical attention, has raised concerns over the…
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Pivotal growth area fund cut in budget
Growth area councils say they are “forgotten” by the State Government after a vital infrastructure fund was cut in this year’s budget. The 2025-26 State…
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Clyde to welcome new shopping centre
A new shopping centre in Clyde is well underway, as the %18.5 million hub now has 70 per cent of its amenities leased. The centre,…
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Plan now for Sth East airport: GSEM
Ahead of the federal election, governments have been urged to start planning for the long-mooted future South East Airport. Regional advocacy group Greater South East…
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New car park proposed in Wilson Botanic Park
A new car park for Wilson Botanic Park has been included in the City of Casey’s April meeting agenda, with a $310,000 projected cost. The…
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Two Hampton Park men arrested after chase in southeast
Two Hampton Park men were arrested and charged following an extended chase in two different allegedly stolen vehicles in Melbourne’s southeast. A white Haval Jolion…
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O’Neil, Hill gain new portfolios
Two MPs in the South East have gained extra portfolios and one demoted in the new Federal Cabinet. Hotham MP Clare O’Neil will be the…
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Morning tea for seniors
On Friday 9 May, Pakenham MP Emma Vulin and Minister Harriet Shing hosted a morning tea for local seniors at the Pakenham Community Hall. The…
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Safe spaces to report racist acts
A united South East Anti-Racism Support Network is empowering victims to take control in the face of racism. A group of multicultural community support services…
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Ballarto Road closure
Ballarto Road from Skye will close in both directions between Potts Road and the Western Port Highway for two weeks this month, as crews conduct…