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Fundraising to fight an aggressive and rare cancer
A promising young gridiron player has had the rug pulled out from under him with a recent and rare cancer diagnosis which has seen his…
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RSPCA points to pet neglect problems in Casey
New data from the RSPCA depicts pet owners within the City of Casey in a poor light for the third consecutive year. The city ranked…
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Road trauma reduction a priority this Christmas
Police will be doing their best to drive down road trauma during the high-risk Christmas period as Operation Roadwise commences this week. The statewide road…
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Gifts ride on a ‘brainwave’
Bakhtar Community Organisation handed out 30 refurbished bikes for new arrivals from Afghanistan and Ukraine at an event in Noble Park North. The organisation had…
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‘High-risk’ work horror
A Dandenong South paint manufacturer has been fined without conviction after a worker was dragged by the arm into a spinning paint-mixer. Regent Paints Pty…
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Alleged burglar captured on camera
Police have released footage of a man wanted over an alleged burglary in Dandenong North. The man tried to tamper with a CCTV camera at…
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The value of refugee children
Opinion All children deserve a sanctuary. Article 31 of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (1989) states children’s rights are human rights.…
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Hat trick of top gongs for Botanic Gardens
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria has maintained its status as a class-above in the Victorian tourism sector, after winning a major industry award for the third…
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Not so Crystal Clear
The owner of Crystal World Exhibition Centre has lashed out at the City of Casey after winning a planning dispute at VCAT on Wednesday 30…
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Make ‘sure it’s Santa’s sleigh that visits and not a fire truck’
As we put up those beautiful light decorations in the lead up to Christmas and the holiday season, remember to always check the wiring and…
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Show legend Jack never forgotten
For more than 70 years, Jack Rae OAM was a legend that spanned not just Dandenong Show but the show scene across Australia. Mr Rae,…
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$200K boost to local schools
Nearly $200,000 of federal funding will be rolled out to South East schools in coming weeks. Among the grants were $50,000 for classroom laptops at…