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Paint factory charged after fatal explosion
A paint manufacturer has been charged after a worker died in an explosion and fire that engulfed a Dandenong South factory in December 2023. Indoc…
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Road block for Stud Rd crossing advocate
An elderly resident who advocated for a safer crossing on Stud Road, Dandenong North has lost her on-street car park space as part of an…
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‘No sunset clause’ at landfill
Lyndhurst landfill operator Veolia has told a community reference group that it does not have a “sunset clause” for one of the state’s most hazardous…
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Councillors snub toxic-waste dump meetings
A Greater Dandenong councillor representative will no longer sit on a community reference group (CRG) overseeing the controversial Lyndhurst toxic waste landfill. On 13 November,…
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New RoboFit Melbourne clinic offers cutting-edge therapy for neuromuscular conditions
For 12 year old Damian who lives with spastic quadriplegia cerebral palsy and scoliosis, there are no limits — especially with the support of his…
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Transport infrastructure: New mayor sets election priorities
On the eve of a state election year, Casey’s back-to-back mayor Stefan Koomen says transport infrastructure will be one of the biggest issues on the…
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New deputy mayor elected
City of Casey has elected Cr Michelle Crowther as deputy mayor and returned Cr Stefan Koomen as mayor for another year. At the November Council…
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‘Show us the GAIC money’
The State Government is facing mounting criticism over a planning proposal that would allow Growth Areas Infrastructure Contribution (GAIC) funds to be spent on infrastructure…
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Robbery attempt on 86yo woman in Dandenong
Police are seeking information on an attempted robbery of an 86-year-old woman in Dandenong last month. The victim was walking with the aid of a…
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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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Free Christmas cheer for 12 days
Dandenong Market is hosting a 12 Days of Christmas festival full of free workshops and entertainment for kids of all ages this month. In partnership…
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‘Block party’ lands in Dandy West
Hemmings Street is set for a block party for the ages – with an inaugural two days of live music festival and markets this weekend.…
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Casey Expands Environmental Volunteer Program with 10 New Reserves
The City of Casey is adding 10 new reserves to its Environmental Volunteering Program. Meaning those with a natural green thumb or who want to…
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Casey invites local artists to transform public spaces with vibrant artworks
The City of Casey is inviting local creatives across all mediums to help produce public art around the community. Through Casey’s planning policy, the council…
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Bunjil Place’s biggest event yet
Saturday nights in the summer are about to get even more exciting, with Bunjil Place set to host one of its biggest free outdoor events…
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Standards and values
There can be no doubt that chaos and confusion are daily increasing in the world around us. The intensity, as such, is rendering the framework…
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Build belonging early, and the world never takes it away
Recently, I witnessed something Australia has lost – and urgently needs back. I was in Kuala Lumpur, sitting quietly in the corner of my father’s…
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Rental cars move in, disability residents on the outer
Disability housing residents along Cheltenham Road Dandenong say street car parking has become a storage space for a car rental business just across the road.…
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‘Panicked’ thief rams, injures police
A driver of a stolen ute laden with stolen electric scooters who repeatedly rammed a police car and injured an officer in Springvale South has…
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Man accused of Clyde North murders
A man has faced court accused of murdering two men at a home party in Clyde North in January. Joel Fitzgerald, 30, of no fixed…
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Investing in the future
A new statewide partnership will focus on support to develop Hester Hornbrook Academy’s Dandenong campus, expected to open for the beginning of the 2028 school…
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Wilson’s quest for unity
A political expert says new state Liberal leader Jess Wilson’s great challenge is to unite her “polarised” party room. Wilson, a touted ‘Moderate’ MP, deposed…