News
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Driver killed in Police Road crash
A female driver has died in a crash on Police Road in Mulgrave this afternoon (4 March). Police say a car reportedly left the road…
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No appetite for South-East ‘super council’: Tan
Discussion has emerged around amalgamating local government into “super councils”, with proponents citing financial strain and economies of scale, while a former local mayor argues…
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Weekend crime crackdown leads to multiple arrests
Five people across Melbourne were arrested as part of Operation Advance last weekend — including two men from Cranbourne. The two men, both aged 36…
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Shy stray cat finds forever home in adoption drive
A behaviour cat, Baneberry found his forever home in the ‘Mission Adoptable’ effort to boost adoptions by animal shelters. Baneberry was brought into the Australian…
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Calls to relieve ATO’s ‘unaffordable’ interest charges
A South East community-support agency has welcomed a call for the Australian Taxation Office to relieve the steep interest charged on tax debts. South East…
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Colours fly at Holi Festival
Lynbrook Residents Association (LRA) hosted its annual Holi Festival at Banjo Paterson Park on Saturday 28 February. A spokesperson of LRA said it was a…
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New Casey Local Law now in place
A refreshed Casey Local Law came into effect on 2 March. Casey Council undertook a review and community consultation on the Local Law throughout 2025,…
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Home batteries boom in the outer Melbourne suburbs
More than 250,000 households, small businesses and community organisations have installed home batteries — with the majority of them subsiding in the outer suburbs of…
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New recognition for Living Treasures Pat Dow and Merle Mitchell
A pair of late Living Treasures may be immortalised in new street names in Dandenong. Community leaders Pat Dow and Merle Mitchell AM have inspired…
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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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VIEW hits 40 in style
Dandenong VIEW Club members got “all shook up” with an Elvis tribute performance and dinner as they marked their club’s 40th anniversary. More than 50…
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Golf Day tees up $17K boost for Devon Meadows Football Netball Club
Devon Meadows Football Netball Club has kicked off its 2026 season in style, raising more than $17,000 at its annual Golf Day fundraiser. Held at…
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Looking Back
100 years ago 4 March 1926 BUSH FIRE DANDENONG POLICE PADDOCKS The Dandenong fire bell was again heard at 5pm last Monday when a fire…
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What’s On
Mordi Fest Non-stop music and roving entertainment over two days. Fun, food, and festivities by the beach. Headlined by Teenage Dads and Joe Camilleri and…
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Successful celebrations at week three of Open Space
It was another fun summer hit at Bunjil Place this Saturday. Week three of Casey’s Open Space event celebrated Lunar New Year, with the colourful…
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Wolf of Wok Street cooks up a New Year storm
Celebrity Chef, Vincent Lim (Dimsimlim) led Lunar New Year festivities at Dandenong Market on Sunday 22 February. The Year of the Fire Horse was drummed…
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Wetland clean-up to the ‘fore’
Greater Dandenong Environment Group volunteers have salvaged dozens of golf balls and sackfuls of plastic packaging from wetlands over the past two weekends. The group…
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Coalition to scrap activity zones
The Coalition plans to fast-track housing in Melbourne’s inner and outer suburbs, but what does it mean for the middle – such as Dandenong, Springvale…
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Flood warning for Dandenong Creek, Bunyip River
A flood watch warning has been issued for Bunyip River and Dandenong Creek today (Monday 2 March) State Emergency Service (SES) has warned of possible…
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Fountain Gate police patrols extended
Police patrols at Fountain Gate have been extended until the end of this year, the State Government has announced. From December, police and PSOs in…
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Mystery over Coalition housing vision
The Coalition plans to fast-track housing in Melbourne’s inner and outer suburbs, but what does it mean for the middle – such as Dandenong, Springvale…
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Back in action at Berwick Jewellers following alleged assault, fear lingers for shop keeper
A local shop owner on Berwick’s High street has reopened his doors to the community after a violent and confronting assault with three masked men…
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‘Things are changing’, says decade long Berwick Village trader
Shop owners and locals of Berwick Village are still processing the events of last week when three masked men armed with hammers ransacked a Berwick…
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Volunteers unclog Dandy Creek oasis
In a preview to National Clean Up Day, volunteers pitched in to clear an array of trash from Dandenong Creek and its wetlands near Myuna…
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Colossus catch: 51 drink and drug-drivers detected on Monash Fwy
Police caught 51 drink and drug drivers during a major road policing operation on Monash Freeway at Dandenong North on 27-28 February. During Operation Colossus,…
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Man charged with 98 offences, found in Cranbourne
A 31-year old man has been charged with 98 offences following an extensive investigation into thefts across several suburbs. Officers from Casey Crime Investigation Unit…