News
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Kingston mayor vows to fight Kingswood project
Georgina Oxley has been re-elected as Kingston’s mayor, vowing to take up the fight on contentious housing projects such as the former Kingswood Golf Course.…
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Surprise contest for deputy-mayor
Former mayor Lana Formoso has made a late pitch to become Greater Dandenong’s next deputy mayor. Tonight’s mayoral election had been expected to be a…
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Heavy rains, heavy thoughts at Noble Park Remembrance Day
Remembrance Day attendees sheltered from heavy, cold rains inside Noble Park RSL’s bistro for much of last Tuesday’s service. A minute’s silence was held indoors…
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Local council mayoral election approaches
Casey Mayor Stefan Koomen appears to be the only councillor publicly putting up their hand for next week’s mayoral election. The City of Casey will…
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Veolia fined $1 million for breaching licences
The Supreme Court of Victoria has fined Hallam Road landfill operator Veolia $1 million for various breaches of its operating licence and failure to comply…
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Financial relief for ratepayers as state monitors conclude their term
The 12-month term of Casey Council’s State appointed municipal monitors, Peter Stephenson and Cameron Boardman came to an end on November 6. The monitors were…
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Driver caught six times over the limit
A drunk driver’s breath test came back six times over the limit on Wednesday morning in Narre Warren North. Endeavour Hills police first spotted the…
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Hussainzada family mourn drowned mother and son
The Hussainzada extended family are grieving for a beloved mother and seven-year-old son who drowned in Dandenong Creek’s stormwaters while visiting a Doveton park. The…
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Volunteer heroes cool in any crisis
Greater Dandenong SES has never received more call-outs for help – and recruits have been never more needed. Since 2019, requests have more than doubled…
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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,…
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A step closer to 89 new homes in Dandenong
Construction has officially started on a new $49 million social housing development in Dandenong, delivering 89 new homes. Built in partnership between the Labor Government…
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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…