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Crs clash over Taha funding
Greater Dandenong councillors have clashed over the Federal Government’s withdrawal of $670,000 funding to the Taha Association Centre. Independent councillor Rhonda Garad began a report…
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Growth, trains and rabbits: Deputy Mayor talks Casey South’s challenges
Four months into her role, City of Casey Deputy Mayor Cr Michelle Crowther said managing rapid population growth in southern Casey while advocating for better…
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The great AI content heist
In a recent Australian Financial Review opinion piece, “There is nothing creative about AI not paying for news content”, Rod Sims made a point Australia…
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Partnerships for manufacturing future
The South East Melbourne Manufacturers Alliance has joined forces to inspire the next generation of manufacturers in secure and reliable employment. The partnership with Bayside…
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Respected senior monk celebrates birthday
Over the weekend (14-15 March), 1000 attendees gathered at Wat Buddharangsi Buddhist Temple in Springvale South to celebrate the Most Venerable Abbot Sudhep Nan’s birthday.…
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Car rolled over in Dandenong Sth
Ambulance Victoria was called after a car rolled over in Dandenong South this morning. The incident occurred at around 9:30am on Tuesday 17 March. Advanced…
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Berwick auto shop drives change with event addressing automotive gender gap
It was an information-packed night at Berwick Auto Electrics and Mechanical last Wednesday, as the established automotive shop took the initiative to help address a…
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Council creeps toward tree-canopy target
A Greater Dandenong Council audit has shown a stagnation in canopy coverage across the municipality, but still on track to meet its 2028 target. The…
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Crs line up for South East Leisure vacancy
Greater Dandenong councillors are set to decide on a replacement for Cr Lana Formoso on sports and aquatic centre company South East Leisure’s board. Councillors…
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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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Successful nature-inspired art exhibition in Hampton Park
The ‘Art of Nature’ exhibition at Hampton Park was a resounding success, drawing artists and art enthusiasts alike to celebrate creativity last Friday. Showcasing an…
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Local award-winning Garden to celebrate its 20th birthday
Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne will celebrate the 20th anniversary of its Australian Garden this April with a weekend of family-friendly festivities. The celebration will feature…
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Young Casey locals take the stage in junior musical of ’Newsies’
In the early hours of a Sunday morning, 43 young theatre enthusiasts are preparing for their junior musical show just three short weeks away —…
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Club honours donor legacy
A revived community group in Casey has celebrated its official inauguration, honouring the legacy of a local organ donor. The Smart Club of Melbourne Inc.…
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Size matters at 9 by 5 exhibition
Art is writ small at Greater Dandenong’s long-running 9 by 5 exhibition. A much-loved annual fixture, 157 artists from around Australia have submitted diminutive works…
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Free fun at Keysborough’s Big Picnic
Pets and ground rugs are going to pack out Wachter Reserve for Keysborough’s Big Picnic. The park party has an expanded program of activities, performers,…
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South East hotspots for high-tech car thieves
Dandenong, Berwick and Narre Warren are among the suburban hotspots for vehicle thefts using key-cloning devices, according to Victoria Police. Car theft has escalated in…
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Community hall proposed for Devon Meadows’ green wedge
A proposal to build a community hall in Devon Meadows’ green wedge is currently under consideration by the City of Casey. The proposal is the…
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Holden’s heritage may be history, but the memories remain.
This year marks 100 years of General Motors Holden – which opened a large assembly plant off Princes Highway, Dandenong South in 1956. The 153-acre…
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Food charity rocked by petrol spikes
Fuel price rises are hurting all comers at a free food relief service in Noble Park. As of Sunday 15 March, local unleaded 91 prices…
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State promises thousands of jobs with new employment precinct in Cranbourne
The State Government plans to deliver fresh promises of more houses and thousands of jobs for the City of Casey. The Allan Labor Government pledges…
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Casey council opens naming consultation for new Clyde North facilities
The Casey Council is opening up their consultation period for the naming of a reserve and community centre in Clyde North. With the recreation reserve…
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Rubbish-collection strike looms in April
Greater Dandenong’s library staff, parking inspectors and rubbish collectors are set to vote on a potential strike from next month, with their union arguing that…
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Offender still not found following alleged assault on teenage boy in Cranbourne West
Police are investigating an alleged unprovoked assault on a school boy in Cranbourne West on Tuesday 10 March. A 16-year-old was walking along Tony Way…
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Council opposed to new skyscraper heights
A draft council report has called for the State Government to scale back its plans for giant apartment towers in Springvale and Noble Park CBDs.…
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Multicultural funding: When support crosses the line
The Dandenong-based Taha Group funding controversy has forced Australia to confront an uncomfortable question. Should taxpayer money be funding religious or culturally-exclusive organisations at all?…