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Massage parlour rubs locals the wrong way
To the alarm of nearby parents and traders, a purported massage parlour with ‘optional VIP services’ is set to legitimately open two doors down from…
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Cranbourne West breast cancer survivor walks for eighth year
Cranbourne West breast cancer survivor Renee Bradshaw will mark her eighth year of fundraising for cancer research when she joins thousands of walkers at this…
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Weekend crime crackdown leads to multiple arrests
Five people across Melbourne were arrested as part of Operation Advance last weekend — including two men from Cranbourne. The two men, both aged 36…
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Little India’s survival ‘uncertain’: traders
Dandenong’s Little India traders say their future is perilous, with a large swathe of vacant shops in Foster Street set for demolition for the first…
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Parliamentary petition calls for greater safety measures along Pound Road, following tragic death
A local MP has sponsored a Parliamentary petition calling for pedestrian safety upgrades on Pound Road in Narre Warren South following the death of a…
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Three teen girls arrested after alleged armed robbery at Narre Warren shopping centre
Three girls from Greater Dandenong have been arrested after an alleged armed robbery at a shopping centre in Narre Warren. Officers were called to the…
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170km/h driver allegedly fails drug test
An Endeavour Hills driver has lost his licence after allegedly being caught over double the speed limit and failing a drug test in Dingley Village.…
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Final putt at Cranbourne Golf Course
After 70 years as a respected and much-loved part of Victoria’s sporting and community landscape, Cranbourne Golf Course closed following its final day on Saturday…
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This land is not fragile – but our truth became selective
Australia is not a fragile nation. But our willingness to tell the whole truth has become fragile. We are a young country built on an…
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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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Bestselling Author Candice Fox, P.P Pomare to visit Connected Libraries
Book lovers will have the chance to meet some of Australia’s most acclaimed writers when two author events come to Bunjil Place Library in the…
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Mindfulness protection in daily life
In Buddhist teachings, sati—commonly translated as mindfulness—occupies a central place in the path to liberation. Far from being limited to seated meditation, mindfulness is presented…
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Looking Back
100 years ago 11 March 1926 Dandenong Band The Dandenong Band mustered in good strength for a recital in the park on Sunday afternoon, under…
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What’s On
Spanish Community Book Day Vibrant Spanish book exhibition, kid’s activities, and a special performance by Senes Flamenco – Centro de Flamenco Melbourne. – Saturday 7…
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The Maze continues to confound
An iconic Springvale community-artwork from the 1990s has journeyed from Greater Dandenong’s archives back into the public imagination at Walker Street Gallery and Art Centre.…
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What’s on
Harmony Festival Live multicultural performances, traditional dances, interactive workshops, and a variety of food vendors to celebrate Casey’s rich cultural diversity. – Saturday 7 March…
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Shot fired in e-scooter dispute
A drug-addled man who rammed open a factory gate and fired a gun near a business owner after a dispute over an e-scooter purchase has…
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Taha group pleas for $676K grant restoration
The Dandenong-based Taha Association Centre is calling for the restoration of its $670,000 grant, which was cancelled by the Federal Government after the centre mourned…
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Hill responds to TAHA furore
Bruce MP and Assistant Citizenship, Customs and Multicultural Affairs Minister JULIAN HILL has come under fire for his 2025 election funding pledge to Taha Humanity…
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Market future vision unveiled
A new 20-year vision for Dandenong Market and its surrounds has been unveiled, including an urban plaza, apartment towers and better connection with Palm Plaza…
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Violent home invasion – after 48 cans
An armed, homeless man who stormed into a Dandenong hotel room to bash a stranger after a brief spat is facing automatic deportation. James Moa,…
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Shy stray cat finds forever home in adoption drive
A behaviour cat, Baneberry found his forever home in the ‘Mission Adoptable’ effort to boost adoptions by animal shelters. Baneberry was brought into the Australian…
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Cocaine trafficker sprung by hotel cleaner
A 20-year-old Narre Warren man has been jailed for at least two years after a cleaner spotted cash and a large stash of cocaine in…
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Footy test for new Metro Tunnel routes
The Metro Tunnel’s ‘Big Switch’ is set for a test as South East footy fans converge on Marvel Stadium and the MCG for AFL’s opening…
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Driver killed in Police Road crash
A female driver has died in a crash on Police Road in Mulgrave this afternoon (4 March). Police say a car reportedly left the road…
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No appetite for South-East ‘super council’: Tan
Discussion has emerged around amalgamating local government into “super councils”, with proponents citing financial strain and economies of scale, while a former local mayor argues…