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Former cafe operators penalised $29K
The former operators of a Dandenong South take-away food outlet have been penalised nearly $30,000 over a failure to backpay an underpaid kitchenhand. The Carers…
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Social cohesion workshops begin
Social cohesion workshop registrations are open for residents in the South East. It comes after various Afghan-Australian and Hazara communities clashed over a proposed renaming…
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Imitation Firearm scare in Dandenong Plaza
Police have arrested a man with an imitation firearm at Dandenong Plaza on Wednesday, 10 December. Emergency services were called to reports of a man…
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Two men wanted over alleged hit-run
Police are appealing for public assistance to find two men allegedly involved in a hit-run collision that seriously injured a motorcyclist in Noble Park this…
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Council considers PPP to fund smaller Hub
A public-private partnership may be explored to co-fund a scaled-down Dandenong Community Hub project. Greater Dandenong councillors voted on 8 December to halve the “oversized”…
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Trio sentenced for ‘menacing’ home attack
A trio of men “moved like a violent little pack” in a “menacing” attack on a young family’s home in Lynbrook, a sentencing judge has…
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UPDATE – Fireys continue to fight factory fire
Forty firefighters are continuing to fight a blaze at a factory containing lighter products in Dandenong South. About 12.30pm on Tuesday 9 December, Fire Rescue…
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Two factories ablaze in Dandenong South
Fire crews are battling a double-factory fire in Kimberly Road, Dandenong South. An emergency advice message issued about 12.30pm warned of visible smoke from the…
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Endeavour Hills killer loses appeal
An obsessively jealous bodybuilder who violently stabbed to death his ex-partner in front of her children and her mother in Endeavour Hills has lost his…
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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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Christmas charities to the fore
Christmas is a time for compassion and generosity, with local organisations are prepared to do more than ever. South East Community Links (SECL) is spreading…
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Songs, lights, action at Dandenong Carols
Harmony Square was alight in sounds and dazzle for a memorable Dandenong Carols on Friday 5 December. In a packed program, local performers from Dandenong…
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Hundreds gain Helping Hand
Up to 1000 families in need will be feted with free food, clothing, entertainment at a Helping Hand Day in Dandenong North on Friday 12…
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The workforce behind our festive fever
This festive season, a Hallam factory is feverishly filling thousands of Christmas stockings that will be sitting under lounge-room trees across the country. Waverley Social…
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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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Police presence set to be bolstered at Fountain Gate Shopping Centre
Over the next three months, Victoria Police will bolster patrols and Protective Services Officers at four metropolitan shopping centres, including Westfield Fountain Gate. It comes…
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Local Narre Warren school shines with ‘above average’ NAPLAN progress
Strathaird Primary school in Narre Warren South was identified by Australia Curriculum Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) as one of the most improved schools in…
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New digital hub for local businesses set to launch next year
Just a year ago, Mush Rahaman, an established business owner in Berwick, was running for councillor during the 2024 Casey council election, and while his…
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From magic carpets to meaningful classrooms: what does It mean to be Australian?
This week we had the joy of attending my nephew’s (Dad’s grandson’s) end-of-year school production at Carwatha College. The theme? Aladdin and Jasmine travel exploring…
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DCA slams half-Hub plan
A community group leader says a halved-down Dandenong Community Hub will not meet community needs. Greater Dandenong councillors were set to vote on 8 December…
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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…