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Cranbourne West Secondary College among Victoria’s top NAPLAN improvers
Cranbourne West Secondary College students have recorded exceptional growth in this year’s National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN), placing the school among the…
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CRRA elects new committee for 2025-26
Following a special general meeting on November 29, the Casey Residents and Ratepayers Association (CRRA) has elected Anthony Tassone as its president for the 2025-26…
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Casey schools prepare for social media restrictions
The controversial social media restrictions for under 16s will take effect on December 10 and in preparation, some local schools have begun to send notices…
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Summer warning: 200-plus callouts for kids, pets locked in cars
Motoring body RACV says it has rescued more than 200 children and pets locked in cars in the South East this year. As of 30…
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Bazaar traders oppose Market rent hike
Dozens of Dandenong Market stallholders are petitioning against a seven per cent rental spike and for better working conditions as they tackle economic pressures. About…
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Springvale school rises to top of NAPLAN class
Springvale Rise Primary School is recognised for “making a difference” in this year’s NAPLAN results with above-average scores compared to students in similar demographics. It’s…
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Cuts proposed for ‘oversized’ Dandenong Community Hub
An “oversized” Dandenong Community Hub (DCH) should be halved to keep it within budget, according to a Greater Dandenong Council report. After years of debate,…
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Springvale driver safety up in lights
Motoring body RACV has taken out road-safety billboards as it highlights Springvale’s most notorious intersection. The billboards on Springvale and Westall roads, as well as…
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Green Wedge earthworks rejected
A proposal to add 300,000 cubic metres of topsoil on a low-lying Green Wedge pasture in Bangholme has been refused by the state’s planning tribunal.…
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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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Beloved cricket event returning to Casey Fields
Melbourne Stars Family Day will be returning to Casey fields this December. Cricket lovers will be able to join in on the free event which…
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Christmas message of peace
“Peace to people of good will.” This invitation resounds in my mind as I celebrate this Christmas season. This is a time for giving and…
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Looking Back
100 years ago 10 December 1925 SHOW NOTES Up to the morning of Thursday last, there was every prospect of the Dandenong Show of 1925…
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What’s On
Grand Festival Melbourne’s biggest celebration of culture, faith and community. Two days filled with 40 food and retail stalls, over 15 massive rides for all…
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Disability day draws people together
Noble Park Community Centre celebrated International Day of People with Disability through a mix of social activities and information. As the centre’s president, Roz Blades…
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Ageless Santa spreads joy over the decades
After 30 years in the jolly Santa suit, Phil Martin says he’s shared the gift of kindness with thousands of children. On 3 December, Martin…
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CRRA urges stronger rates hardship protections
Casey Residents and Ratepayers Association (CRRA) is pushing for simpler rates hardship applications, clear decision timeframes and multilingual communication in its submission to the State…
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Cannabis debate continues in Victoria’s Upper House
A South East MP has accused Labor of not listening to its members after a motion to legalise cannabis possession was voted down in Victoria’s…
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Phone distraction: Charity hero jailed after critical crash
A former Noble Park footballer and charity marathoner has been jailed after his van struck and critically injured a cyclist. Trent Robertson, 39, of Mordialloc,…
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TAC funds drug-driving test boost
Victoria Police will be conducting an extra 25,000 roadside drug tests per year, as part of a new funding partnership. The extra drug tests are…
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Bail refused: Teacher accused of stabbing principal
A teacher accused of stabbing a principal at Keysborough Secondary College has told police he “mentally snapped” and wanted to “completely incapacitate” his alleged victim,…
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Young women recognised as role models
The Victorian Afghan Associations Network is hosting an Awards Night in recognition of young girls’ achievements in the community. The event on Monday 8 December…