News
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SES warning on Dandenong Creek’s perils
A Dandenong SES controller has urged people to stay clear of Dandenong Creek after a woman and boy drowned in ‘swift’ stormwater on Monday 10…
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Braving the rain for Remembrance Day
As the rain teamed down heavily, Greater Dandenong community stood firmly at the Pillars of Freedom to remember those who died serving our country. Veterans…
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Council to launch VCAT Kingswood review
Kingston Council will launch legal action against a development plan for 941 dwellings on the former Kingswood Golf Course in Dingley Village. The council will…
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Police appeal for info on ‘targeted’ Doveton shooting
Victoria Police continues to investigate a shooting which seriously injured a Pakenham man in Doveton last month. The 35-year-old was found by emergency services in…
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Giving Machine is coming back to Fountain Gate
In the spirit of giving, this holiday season, the Giving Machine will be coming back to Fountain Gate Shopping Centre for its second year in…
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Border conflict opens old wounds
The recent clashes along the Thai–Cambodian border have reopened wounds that many of us hoped had long healed. As someone who lived in the refugee…
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Doveton woman and boy tragically drown in Dandenong Creek
A 33-year-old woman and a seven-year-old boy from Doveton have been identified as the victims of a tragic drowning in Dandenong on 10 November. Greater…
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Woman and child drown in Dandenong Creek
A woman and child have drowned after falling into Dandenong Creek this afternoon (10 November), police say. A witness reported two people had been swept…
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Pair arrested in Springvale South drug raid
Two men have been arrested by police during a drug raid at a Springvale South property. Greater Dandenong Neighbourhood Policing Team officers arrested the pair…
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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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Italian elderly club carves 35 years of cake, cards and coffee
The Italian Elderly Citizens Club Noble Park has recently cut cake to mark 35 years. Members get together for cards, bingo and a cupper at…
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Fun-loving Show tradition warms the weekend
Crowds enjoyed one of the area’s most enduring festivals, the 150-plus year annual Dandenong Show last weekend. Despite inclement weather, there was much fun to…
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Young revellers spook Springvale
Halloween haunted Springvale Community Hub in an inaugural ‘spooktacular’ for young people on Friday 31 October. The City of Greater Dandenong Youth and Family Services…
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Nordic Wonders
Discover nature and culture with Viking’s brand new eight day ‘Nordic Wonders’ voyage from Bergen to Oslo or vice versa. Sail the dramatic Norwegian fjords…
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Judy Nunn to visit Bunjil Place Library
Renowned Australian author Judy Nunn will visit Bunjil Place Library on the night of Monday 10 November, as part of her nationwide tour for her…
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What’s On
Dandy Show 2025 A fun-filled, family-friendly day out with livestock, animal nursery, Black Snake Wildlife display, arts, crafts, horticulture, cookery, show jumping, dog high jump,…
More News
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30 disability homes ‘at risk’ in South East
Thousands of people with complex disabilities are at risk of eviction from group homes that may close due to a looming funding crisis, say workers.…
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Mortgage stress hits Casey suburbs
New data from Digital Finance Analytics (DFA) has revealed that almost 52.4 percent of Victorians are struggling financially as they try to meet their mortgage…
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Man charged over critical stabbing in Narre Warren South
A man has been charged with stabbing a driver in Narre Warren South on Friday 7 November. Dandenong Family Violence Investigation Unit detectives say a…
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Plea for missing teen
Victoria Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate a missing teenager. Connor, 16, was last seen in the City of Monash on 21…
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Council action on squathouses
Greater Dandenong Council is moving on with their enforcement phase to clean-up the squatter infested properties at Woodlee Street in Dandenong. The two abandoned properties…
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Casey Council introduces new online payment system
City of Casey has launched a new online payment platform — Payble. Payble will deliver more flexibility to Casey residents in how they schedule and…