News
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Man charged with 98 offences, found in Cranbourne
A 31-year old man has been charged with 98 offences following an extensive investigation into thefts across several suburbs. Officers from Casey Crime Investigation Unit…
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Two Casey playgrounds revamped, help from federal funding
Two new playgrounds have been officially completed in the City of Casey, with financial backing from the Federal Government. With over a million dollars of…
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Hope is a practice, not a mood
Judaism has a blessing for everything: for seeing a rainbow, for hearing good news, for waking up, for eating, even for going to the bathroom.…
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Capital Alliance milestone: Triple towers, Little India laneway approved
A $100 million, triple-tower retail-apartment complex housing a Little India laneway has been approved by the state’s planning department. The permit paves the way for…
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Casey school-based sexual offences fall, yet outpace neighbouring LGAs
Occurrences of sexual offences on Casey school campuses have fallen over the past year; but the municipality’s figures remain well above neighbouring areas. According to…
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Two Casey playgrounds revamped, help from federal funding
Two new playgrounds have been officially completed in the City of Casey, with financial backing from the Federal Government. With over a million dollars of…
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Successful Ramadan Festival at Casey
The City of Casey’s first-ever Ramadan Festival officially kicked off on Wednesday 25 February, transforming the Bunjil Place carpark into a vibrant hub of celebration,…
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Teens charged after alleged taxi car-jacking at knifepoint
A trio of teens have been charged over an alleged armed carjacking of a taxi driver in Dandenong early on Friday 27 February. Greater Dandenong…
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Teens arrested after armed ‘cab-jacking’ in Dandenong
Three teenagers have been arrested after the alleged armed carjacking of a taxi in Dandenong. Police were called to Dandenong railway station about 2.50am on…
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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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Golf Day tees up $17K boost for Devon Meadows Football Netball Club
Devon Meadows Football Netball Club has kicked off its 2026 season in style, raising more than $17,000 at its annual Golf Day fundraiser. Held at…
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Looking Back
100 years ago 4 March 1926 BUSH FIRE DANDENONG POLICE PADDOCKS The Dandenong fire bell was again heard at 5pm last Monday when a fire…
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What’s On
Mordi Fest Non-stop music and roving entertainment over two days. Fun, food, and festivities by the beach. Headlined by Teenage Dads and Joe Camilleri and…
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Successful celebrations at week three of Open Space
It was another fun summer hit at Bunjil Place this Saturday. Week three of Casey’s Open Space event celebrated Lunar New Year, with the colourful…
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Wolf of Wok Street cooks up a New Year storm
Celebrity Chef, Vincent Lim (Dimsimlim) led Lunar New Year festivities at Dandenong Market on Sunday 22 February. The Year of the Fire Horse was drummed…
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Looking Back
100 years ago 25 February 1926 Out of his class At the Dandenong Court, Samuel Carrick was charged with travelling on the railways between Dandenong…
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More News
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Jess Wilson pledges faster land release in growth areas
Opposition Leader Jess Wilson has unveiled the first plank of the Coalition’s housing strategy to fast-track development in growth areas as the State heads into…
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Fits the bill: $1.2 million in debt relief at Springvale
The relief was palpable, as hundreds were unshackled of $1.2 million of debts and bill stresses at a record-breaking Bring Your Bills event at Springvale…
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Curfews spark a run on ‘cat runs’
Cat curfews are fueling a boom in DIY and custom-built enclosures, says a feline-loving carpenter. Greg Cole, who volunteers his handyman skills at Australian Animal…
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Disqualified drug driver jailed after fatal crash
A recidivist drug-affected, speeding and disqualified driver who fled after crashing a rental truck with fatal consequences in Noble Park North has been jailed. Daniel…
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Who owns Australia? Fear, property and the cultural DNA of ownership
After last week’s column on Pauline Hanson, a familiar refrain surfaced again: “Migrants are buying up Australia” and killing the “Castle” dream! It’s a powerful…
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Pair charged over alleged armed carjacking
A Dandenong man was among a pair charged with alleged carjacking in Kew on Tuesday afternoon (24 February). The victim was sitting in his parked…
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Armed offenders wanted after Sth East spree
Armed offenders have been allegedly involved in a series of linked incidents at homes across the South East, police say. Three unknown offenders entered a…
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South East recycler fined $20K for illegal e-waste export
A Carrum Downs recycling company has been fined nearly $20,000 over illegally exporting hazardous e-waste to Singapore. A container, shipped by the company Weeebytes Pty…
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Housing focus for Canberra conference
Greater Dandenong Council will call for social and affordable housing reforms at an upcoming national conference in Canberra. Mayor Sophie Tan and chief executive Jacqui…
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City of Casey unveils 2026 Community Award finalists
Casey Council has released their list of finalists for the 2026 Community Awards — out of the 135 nominations, 37 individuals and organisers have made…