News
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‘I’m close to home’: Teen’s fateful words to Dad
Tributes have flowed for 16 year old Chris Rue Anthony, who passed away following a collision with a vehicle in Narre Warren. The Mazenod College…
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Aunty Pauline, democracy and the fine line between truth and fear
We’ve been asked to broach the subject of Pauline Hanson. Now that’s a tough one. Because damned if we do. Damned if we don’t. How…
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Council tight-lipped on alleged misconduct
Greater Dandenong Council is tight-lipped over a recent “confidential item” relating to alleged misconduct by a councillor. The council administration and its councillors have declined…
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Market for ‘social cohesion’
People from across Victoria made their way to Dandenong in celebration of the Ramadan Night Market’s opening on Thursday 19 February. Although the holy month…
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Crs show high-rise skepticism
Don’t expect a swell in high-rise apartments any time soon in Dandenong, Noble Park and Springvale despite recent planning reforms, says Springvale North Ward councillor…
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Waste-to-energy submissions open
Public submissions have opened for the upcoming Victorian Parliamentary inquiry into the state’s push for waste-to-energy plants. South-Eastern Metropolitan MP Rachel Payne, who pushed for…
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Ambulance response times improve in Casey, state targets still unmet
New insights from Ambulance Victoria (AV) shows minor improvements in response times from first responders and turnaround durations in Casey, with an average response time…
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$80,000 for Casey-wide Pest Management Strategy
Casey Council has unanimously endorsed a plan to set aside $80,000 to develop a municipality-wide Pest Animal Management Strategy, as growing rabbit infestations and feral…
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Clyde North safety breaches lead to $700k fine
Construction works in Clyde North have been in the spotlight after roofing company Proform Roofing (Vic) Pty Ltd was fined $700,000 over multiple workplace safety…
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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 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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Shine light in the darkness
May light shine through the darkness for each of us this year. As I reflect on the many meanings of light, I find that there…
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What’s On
Mission Adoptable Australian Animal Protection Society is cutting fees for cuts and kittens to just $50 this weekend. A nationwide initiative to find forever homes…
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Pride of Holden roars on
Brett Crawley is a proud member of Holden’s loyal legion displaying their prize classic cars in Dandenong next month. The Narre Warren North collector, who…
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$250m Cranbourne South Hindu temple referral pulled for redesign
Plans for a proposed $250 million Hindu temple precinct in Cranbourne South’s green wedge have been put on hold after the applicant withdrew its Federal…
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Hampton Park waste plan hits home
Residents are still seeking answers over an advanced-waste plan that’s extending the life of waste facilities near Hampton Park homes, says Casey Residents and Ratepayers…
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Casey Pushes statewide green streets expansion through MAV
As part of the City of Casey’s membership with the Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV), the council will be calling on a Green Streets initiative…
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Women Making It Work marks 20 years with book launch
Women Making It Work (WMIW), a grassroots network supporting women in business across Casey and Cardinia, marked its 20th anniversary with the launch of a…
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Truck company fined for pellets spillage
A major transport company, Toll Transport Pty Ltd, has been fined $4070 after its poorly loaded truck poured a blizzard of plastic pellets onto Keysborough…
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PM celebrates Ramadan Night Market
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has helped launch Dandenong’s Ramadan Night Market for its second year, marking the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan. He…
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Why Volunteer? Because It Might Save You Too.
Last night, I had the honour of being invited to the Cranbourne Chamber of Commerce for a speed business networking event. What struck me most…
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Casey Pushes statewide gambling reform through MAV
The City of Casey has unanimously voted to submit a notice of motion to Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV), calling on the State Government to…
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Casey Council moves to tackle growing housing crisis, new report released
As many in Casey faces a major housing and homelessness crisis, the council has voted in favour of developing a new Affordable Housing Policy, that…
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End is nigh for Hallam Rd tip
The controversial Hallam Road landfill in Hampton Park will reportedly be closed to municipal waste as soon as 30 June 2027 – but questions linger…