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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…
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New funding to increase local train services
The State Government has announced $727 million for the final implementation of the Metro Tunnel, which will see trains running through the South East every…
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OPINION: Media’s critical role in democracy
OPINION In the final days of the federal election campaign, Peter Dutton’s decision to lash out at the media was not just desperate, it was…
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Safer crossing point for pedestrians in Berwick
Residents in Berwick’s south are set to receive a safety upgrade as an elevated crossing across Eden Rise Village is scheduled to begin works in…