News
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Front-line for homeless health
A mobile medical clinic for people experiencing homelessness has launched in Dandenong on 21 November. The not-for-profit Street Side Medics was opened by chief executive…
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HIPPY graduates ready for school
Excited parents and children gathered at the Southern Migrant Refugee Centre to celebrate their HIPPY graduation. The Home Interaction Program for Parents and Youngsters (HIPPY)…
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Driver clocked 140km/h on Princes Hwy, Mulgrave
A driver has been caught allegedly nearly doubling the speed limit on Princes Highway, Mulgrave. Nunawading Highway Patrol officers clocked a 2008 Volkswagen Golf sedan…
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Driver arrested after fatal collision in Narre Nth
A motorcyclist has died and a driver arrested after a collision in Narre Warren North on Sunday 23 November. The male rider, who is yet…
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Cranbourne shop takes best potato cake
Camms Road Fish and Chips in Cranbourne has been awarded Victoria’s favourite potato cake. Premier Jacinta Allan announced the news about two weeks ago. For…
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AC/DC concert turns violent, family seeks footage after brutal attack
Kelly Warren, the owner of Bk 2 Basics in Casey has released an online plea for footage from an AC/DC Melbourne concert where her son…
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SRL road delays
Drivers face delays during major works on Suburban Rail Loop this summer, the State Government has announced. As part of Suburban Rail Loop works, lanes…
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Paint factory charged after fatal explosion
A paint manufacturer has been charged after a worker died in an explosion and fire that engulfed a Dandenong South factory in December 2023. Indoc…
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Road block for Stud Rd crossing advocate
An elderly resident who advocated for a safer crossing on Stud Road, Dandenong North has lost her on-street car park space as part of an…
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Sport
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Cobras bounce back against Cranbourne
HSD bounced back from its shock loss against Silverton in round 1 of the DDCA Turf 2 competition to beat Cranbourne by 103 runs. Despite…
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Strong scores defended in round 2
Noble Park made light work of Williamstown to win by a huge 274 runs in round 2 of the Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association (VSDCA). After…
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Greyhounds angel wins top award
A veterinary nurse who pioneered Australia’s first greyhound adoption program has been recognised at Sandown Greyhound Racing Club’s annual Women in Racing Awards Night. Mel…
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St John’s OC to join SFNL
St John’s Old Collegians Football Club is set to switch from amateurs to the Southern Football Netball League. A spokesperson said the move by the…
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Strongman needs your help
When Cook Islands-born strongman Jonathan (Jono) Nelio steps onto the global platform at the 2025 World Natural Strongman Championships in Ireland, he’ll be lifting far…
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Beaconsfield bank another important win on road to finals
Beaconsfield made it back-to-back wins on Saturday beating Norwood 12.21(93) to 4.5(29). Led by Charlie Muley’s four goals and Josh Mounter’s best-afield showing, the win,…
Entertainment
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Acting out against racism
Wellsprings for Women staged a unique performance, ‘Unscripted Voices Against Racism,’ by Melbourne Playback Theatre group. Almost 150 people attended the event on Thursday 20…
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Local business doing good
A range of local businesses took home prizes at last week’s Casey Business Awards held at Bunjil Place. Doveton’s ‘Doogood Australia’ , established in 2007,…
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Nurturing eco-friendly and healthy habits
Silverton Primary School is nuturing its young students in sustainability through a great vegie garden and Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden program. The school has had…
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Keep company with good and godly
Message of Hope is always a good time to remind people that renunciation – in many areas of life – has benefits for the mind,…
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Looking Back
100 years ago 26 November 1925 DANDENONG COURT EDUCATION ACT Before Messers Freeman P.M, Pearson, Abbott, Branston and Tharle J’s.P. Howard Hemple (three charges), and…
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What’s On
Cornerstone Christmas Fete A festive community event that supports Cornerstone Contact Centre charity. Kids activities, market stalls, artisan Christmas gifts, sausage sizzle, great food and…
More News
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‘No sunset clause’ at landfill
Lyndhurst landfill operator Veolia has told a community reference group that it does not have a “sunset clause” for one of the state’s most hazardous…
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Councillors snub toxic-waste dump meetings
A Greater Dandenong councillor representative will no longer sit on a community reference group (CRG) overseeing the controversial Lyndhurst toxic waste landfill. On 13 November,…
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New RoboFit Melbourne clinic offers cutting-edge therapy for neuromuscular conditions
For 12 year old Damian who lives with spastic quadriplegia cerebral palsy and scoliosis, there are no limits — especially with the support of his…
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Transport infrastructure: New mayor sets election priorities
On the eve of a state election year, Casey’s back-to-back mayor Stefan Koomen says transport infrastructure will be one of the biggest issues on the…
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New deputy mayor elected
City of Casey has elected Cr Michelle Crowther as deputy mayor and returned Cr Stefan Koomen as mayor for another year. At the November Council…
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‘Show us the GAIC money’
The State Government is facing mounting criticism over a planning proposal that would allow Growth Areas Infrastructure Contribution (GAIC) funds to be spent on infrastructure…