South East Melbourne has welcome the pre-budget announcement of $572m to upgrade power and signals on the Cranbourne line.

Melbourne's advocacy groups, SEM, NORTHLink and LeadWest underscore need for rail freight hubs.

The 2018/19 State Budget contains funds for improvements in the South East Melbourne region.

More than 600 members of the South East Melbourne community celebrated at Government House.

Aishwarya Pokkuluri , 22, was honoured at the Greater Dandenong Australia Day Awards.