News
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LETTER TO EDITOR – Tunnels fire fears
Deep concerns publicly aired by Peter Marshall, secretary of United Firefighters Union Victoria (UFUV), over unreliable equipment to confront any future fire hazards in the…
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Casey locks in funding to refresh local shopping strips
Local shopping strips across Casey will receive funding for improvements, after councillors unanimously approved a new five-year improvement plan. Council endorsed the Activity Centre Investment…
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$250m Cranbourne South Hindu temple faces Federal decision
A proposed $250 million Hindu temple precinct in Cranbourne South’s green wedge has been referred to the Federal Government, with a decision now pending on…
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Connected Libraries Delivering Joy to support local Casey residents in need
Connected Libraries invites the community to share warmth and generosity through its annual Deliver Joy campaign. Until Christmas, Casey residents are encouraged to donate non-perishable…
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Growth surge reveals budget pressure points
Casey City has long been recognised as one of the fastest growing council areas in the country, and the second-fastest growing in Victoria. Over the…
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Residents of outer Melbourne rally to donate blood amid Bondi Beach attack
Residents from Casey, Cardinia and Dandenong are travelling far and wide across Melbourne to donate blood following calls for more donations for those critically injured…
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Driver jailed after deadly distraction
A 24-year-old distracted driver who drove through a red light and fatally struck a three-year-old girl in Endeavour Hills has been jailed. Kamal Ghali, 25,…
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Berwick man found deceased, 28-year-old arrested
Police have arrested a man following a fatal assault in Cheltenham on December 16. Emergency services were called to reports a man was allegedly seriously…
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Local and acclaimed Italian chef Luca Covalea clinches Top Pizza Maker Titles in Oceania
Luca Covalea touched down in his home land of Italy in November as a chef and restaurant owner, but left with an additional title under…
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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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Make your own charcute-tree
Everyone loves a charcuterie board and Christmas entertaining is the perfect time to make one up. A simple yet effective way to add a bit…
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VAAN awards remarkable achievers
The Victorian Afghan Associations Network successfully celebrated great female talents and role models in the Hazara and Afghan communities. Eight females were chosen to be…
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Families feast on festive freebies
An abundance of smiles lit up the annual Helping Hand Day in Dandenong North last Friday 12 December. Up to 1000 families in need received…
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Nativity tradition tells the inspiring Christmas story
One of Christmas’s enduring stories is the Australian Nativity Scene, which returns for its 22nd year in Dandenong North. Its creator Wilson Fernandez has handcrafted…
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Looking Back
100 years ago 17 December 1925 Wireless at the Show One of the most interesting exhibits at the recent Dandenong Show was the wireless display…
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What’s On
Christmas entertainment – Springvale Multi skilled musicians spread festive cheer as they perform three, 45 minutes sets – Saturday 13 December, 11am-2pm and Tuesday 23…
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Calls for unity following Bondi shooting
Local organisations in Greater Dandenong and across the nation have called for unity following the violent Bondi beach mass shooting. The Australian Hazara communities have…
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We will survive such evil
I have to confess to being in a state of unreality about the Bondi attack. I have been heartened by the many individual messages from…
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Rotarian lauded for 50 years’ service
One of the region’s most admired Rotarians celebrated 50 years of service with more than 70 colleagues and family on 11 December. John Williams has…
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Bondi terror attack: Mayor calls for ‘solidarity’
Greater Dandenong’s mayor has called for “prayer and solidarity” after the terrorist shooting attack at Bondi Beach, Sydney on 14 December. Two alleged gunmen opened…
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When violence tries to define us, Australia must choose light, action, and courage
Australia wakes heavier than it did on Sunday (14 December). Sixteen lives lost so far. Dozens injured. Families shattered. A community grieving. A nation searching…
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Council hit by $500K bank costs
Greater Dandenong Council could be slugged an estimated $500,000-plus a year for banking services, as part of a new contract with Commonwealth Bank (CBA). In…