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Men’s Shed awards wombat warrior for special collaboration
Akoonah Park Men’s Shed gave a unique honour last week to a woman who has dedicated many years to wildlife conservation, collaborating with the men’s…
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Oasis found in pool-name feedback
The name Oasis should endure at Greater Dandenong’s newest aquatic centre, according to resident feedback. The Dandenong Wellbeing Centre has been the working title for…
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Local university launches new initiative to provide free professional attire for students
As cost of living increasingly becomes a barrier for many tertiary students, a local Casey university is taking matters into their own hands with their…
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Cranbourne commuters question train reliability
Performance data shows the Cranbourne Line has broadly tracked close to Melbourne’s network-wide averages for reliability in recent years, but commuters say delays, cancellations and…
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Victoria Parliament likely to pass landmark institutional abuse justice reforms
A landmark retrospective bill to increase justice for victims and survivors of institutional abuse is expected to pass in Victoria’s Parliament next week with bipartisan…
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Solar fire at Dandenong South warehouse
Fire crews were on scene at a solar fire at an industrial warehouse in Dandenong South on 13 February. Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) firefighters were…
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Teen pedestrian critically injured in Narre Warren South
A 16-year-old boy was fighting for life after being struck by a car on Pound Road, Narre Warren South on Friday 13 February. Emergency services…
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Flowing with life and strength
We can find ourselves sometimes in fear and anxiety for many reasons. The cause might be the death of a loved one, work stress or…
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Road to 2026: conversation with Casey Mayor on State Election advocacy
With the State Election looming, Casey Council is ramping up a transport-focused advocacy campaign, pushing major projects including the Clyde rail extension, Thompsons Road upgrades…
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No prosecutions over forklift driver’s “preventable” death
A state coroner has found the death of a Koo-wee-rup man operating a failing forklift in Dandenong South in 2022 was “preventable”, yet there are…
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New homes fast-tracked in changing suburbs
Residents’ right to have a say in proposed high-rises in Springvale and Noble Park may be curtailed, as part of the new train-and-tram activity zones.…
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Residents reel as Govt scales up suburbs
Several years ago, Keysborough resident Gaye Guest fought against a City of Greater Dandenong plan for building heights of up to eight storeys in certain…












