News
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Mosquito bite warning for South East
Residents in Melbourne’s South East face a greater risk of contracting mosquito-bourne disesase, according to Monash Health. Almost half of the cases of Buruli ulcer…
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Crucial reforms on Vicarious liability for victims-survivors of institutional abuse
A ground-breaking retrospective bill to improve access to compensation in cases of institutional sexual abuse has been introduced by the Victorian Government. It garnered the…
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A powerful call against violence
A keynote speaker at this year’s Walk Against Family Violence has urged City of Greater Dandenong to set up a local advisory committee against family…
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Councillors reject social media guidelines
Greater Dandenong councillors have unanimously voted down new guidelines for their use of social media. The proposed item lacked support at the council meeting on…
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Narre North Foxes celebrate surging interest in girls’ footy program
A local footy club has remarked on the rapid growth of interest in their girl’s program. As a result, the Narre North Foxes Football Club…
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Vinnies opens new soup van hub to tackle food insecurity in Melbourne’s South East
A new Vinnies Soup Van hub has opened in Hallam, marking a new initiative in tackling growing food insecurity in Melbourne’s South East. The new…
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AAPS urge for responsible pet adoptions
As the holiday season comes at a speed, Keysborough’s animals shelter urge people to adopt cats and dogs responsibly. Mandy Warrick started to volunteer from…
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Getting in the Christmas spirit
Cornerstone Centre have kicked off Christmas vibes early with their Christmas Market Fete. The event held on Saturday 22 November was filled with kids’ activities,…
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Five arrested in Springvale drug raid
Five males have been arrested and drugs seized during a police search warrant at a Springvale house on Thursday 19 November Police say they seized…
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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…
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Mobile Stroke Unit rushes to save Cockatoo man
A Cockatoo father is back home and recovering well after Victoria’s second Mobile Stroke Unit (MSU), operating out of Dandenong, delivered life-saving stroke care on…
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Walk Against Family Violence returns for 13th year
Walk Against Family Violence continues its annual march through Dandenong on Tuesday 25 November (tomorrow). Hundreds are expected to join the march, now in its…
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Tax-paying asylum seekers plead for ‘fair go’
A group of refugees and advocates has staged a peaceful protest outside Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs assistant minister Julian Hill’s electorate office in Dandenong. The…
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Sth East ‘high’ for drug-driving intercepts
The South East is proving a hot-spot for intercepted drug-drivers, with Pakenham and Dandenong topping the state, according to Victoria Police. Pakenham was No.1 with…
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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)…