News
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Road to 2026: conversation with Casey Mayor on State Election advocacy
With the State Election looming, Casey Council is ramping up a transport-focused advocacy campaign, pushing major projects including the Clyde rail extension, Thompsons Road upgrades…
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No prosecutions over forklift driver’s “preventable” death
A state coroner has found the death of a Koo-wee-rup man operating a failing forklift in Dandenong South in 2022 was “preventable”, yet there are…
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New homes fast-tracked in changing suburbs
Residents’ right to have a say in proposed high-rises in Springvale and Noble Park may be curtailed, as part of the new train-and-tram activity zones.…
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Residents reel as Govt scales up suburbs
Several years ago, Keysborough resident Gaye Guest fought against a City of Greater Dandenong plan for building heights of up to eight storeys in certain…
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Noble Park backs bushfire recovery
Noble Park Community Centre raised precious funds to support those impacted by devastating bushfires in Victoria this summer. At a morning tea on Tuesday 10…
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Former Casey Mayor diagnosed with MND
Ex two-time Casey Mayor and VFL footballer Geoff Ablett has been diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease (MND), prompting his family to launch a fundraising campaign…
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New rules ban interest on hardship-deferred rates
Ratepayers facing hardship are expected not to be charged interest on deferred rates under new State rules. Casey has confirmed that it already waives interest…
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Drunk driver sentenced for fatal, high-speed crash
A Clyde North drink driver who lost control at a Tooradin roundabout at high speed resulting in the death of his friend has been jailed…
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Victoria Police granted special powers ahead of Israel president’s Melbourne visit
Victoria Police has been granted special powers ahead of a mass protest planned to coincide with a Israeli president’s visit to Melbourne today (12 February).…
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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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Passion for traditional theatre
Khelaiya Production was born out of sheer love and passion for classical music and the theatre. Awarded for its outstanding contribution to the arts at…
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Looking Back
100 years ago 11 February 1926 The new “Keep to the Left Rule”, which the Dandenong Shire Council has not brought into force, is not…
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What’s On
Victorian Mosque Open Day Mosques open their doors to visitors on this annual open day organised by Islamic Council of Victoria. Venues include Afghan Islamic…
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The power of self-acceptance
Intrinsic in feelings of hope is the acceptance of the self and then the acceptance of the situation with the faith that there is some…
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Springvale rides high for Year of Horse celebration
A crowd of more than 80,000 is expected to fill Springvale’s CBD for the traditional Lunar New Year Festival on Sunday 15 February. Again, the…
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Hope is the invisible gift
The sacred gift of life can be likened to a river. From its quiet beginnings to its meeting with the vast ocean, the river glides…
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Draft activity zones: 16-storey skyscrapers in Springvale, 12 storeys in Noble Park
Apartment buildings up to 16 storeys could soar above central Springvale and up to 12 storeys in Noble Park, under draft maps released by the…
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New threatened species facility opens at Moonlit Sanctuary
Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park in Pearcedale officially unveiled its new purpose-built Aquatic Fauna Conservation Facility on Tuesday 10 February. Featuring precise environmental controls and…
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Casey encourages community groups and organisations to apply for 2026/27 grants
The City of Casey will be opening their applications for its 2026-27 grant programs, encouraging individuals, community groups and organisations who work to serve the…
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Traders nervous ahead of Dandenong Market revamp
Traders at the Dandenong Market’s Bazaar are uncertain of their future as a Bazaar Revitalisation Plan rolls out with speed. Greater Dandenong Council is set…
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Calls for more foster parents as crisis mounts in Victoria
Lynn, a Casey local, stumbled on a television commercial about foster care at 65 years old. Piquing her interest, the Tongan-born mother of five, decided…
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Works start on 70 social-housing units in Dandenong
Works have begun on 70 new social-housing apartments for low-income tenants in Dandenong’s CBD. Housing and Building Minister Harriet Shing turned the first sod on…
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State Government promises new emergency facilities for Casey Hospital
With the official plans for the expansion of Casey’s emergency department debuted, the state government is progressing on its $280 million project, with Icon set…
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Two men charged as part of Doveton non-fatal shooting investigation
Detectives from the Armed Crime Squad have charged two men as part of an ongoing investigation into a non-fatal shooting in Doveton last year. Emergency…
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Scientist eyes clean hydrogen future
A Noble Park scientist who is forging world-first hydrogen-energy technology has been awarded City of Greater Dandenong’s Sustainability Award. Suraj Loomba, who arrived in Australia…
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Rates arrears drop as flexible approach pays off
Greater Dandenong Council says it’s bucking the trend with fewer ratepayers in arrears. This is despite more ratepayers are doing it tough – with 134…