News
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Rubbish-collection strike looms in April
Greater Dandenong’s library staff, parking inspectors and rubbish collectors are set to vote on a potential strike from next month, with their union arguing that…
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Offender still not found following alleged assault on teenage boy in Cranbourne West
Police are investigating an alleged unprovoked assault on a school boy in Cranbourne West on Tuesday 10 March. A 16-year-old was walking along Tony Way…
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Council opposed to new skyscraper heights
A draft council report has called for the State Government to scale back its plans for giant apartment towers in Springvale and Noble Park CBDs.…
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Multicultural funding: When support crosses the line
The Dandenong-based Taha Group funding controversy has forced Australia to confront an uncomfortable question. Should taxpayer money be funding religious or culturally-exclusive organisations at all?…
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Man charged over Keysborough car-wash assault
A man has been charged after an alleged serious assault at a Keysborough car wash in January. A 49-year-old man required eye surgery after the…
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Dandenong volunteer with ‘impact’
A Dandenong woman has been recognised for her 18 years of volunteering to help migrants and refugees settling in Australia. Khadija Karimi is one of…
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Noble Park woman charged over allegedly stolen pup
A woman has been charged over an allegedly stolen puppy that was recovered by police in Noble Park. Dora, a 10-month-old black cavoodle, was allegedly…
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Bittersweet celebrations of IWD
Wellspring for Women opt for a delayed celebration of International Women’s Day to combine Eid ul Fitr and Holi celebrations at the end of March.…
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Noble Park woman arrested, Dora the pup recovered
A woman has been arrested and an allegedly stolen puppy has been recovered by police in Noble Park this morning (11 March). Dora, a 10-month-old…
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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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God is with us and gives us hope
When things feel heavy, and we are afraid, angry or bewildered, God holds us close and travels with us. The New Testament of the Bible…
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Looking Back
100 years ago 18 March 1926 Local Industry The attention of readers, particularly ladies, is drawn to the advertisement on page 6 by the Dandenong…
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What’s On
Mini Sustainability Festival Activities such as recycled collage art, refills of natural cleaning products, mending and patching, pre-loved book giveaway, clothes swap and urban harvest…
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Emergent 2025 celebrates creative talents of Casey secondary students
The ‘Emergent 2025’ showcase has returned to Bunjil Place with the program aiming to celebrate an array of creative accomplishments from past innovations. At last…
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Successful Chinese Lantern Festival celeberations
The Edelweiss Casey Choir celebrated the Chinese Lantern Festival on Sunday, with an event titled Blossom of Harmony: Lantern Festival Gala. Many attended the Hallam…
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Bestselling Author Candice Fox, J 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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Partnerships for manufacturing future
The South East Melbourne Manufacturers Alliance has joined forces to inspire the next generation of manufacturers in secure and reliable employment. The partnership with Bayside…
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Servo Saver app launched as fuel prices soar
A fuel price reform is in effect from today, with the introduction of updated legal requirements for fuel retailers to improve fuel price transparency and…
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Oasis builder avoids WorkSafe prosecution for Kew roof collapse
A construction company hired to build the new Dandenong Oasis has avoided WorkSafe prosecution for the collapse of a steel roof at a Kew aquatic…
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Massaging the message: parlour makes changes after community concerns
VIP Massage has covered over its website address and a QR code link at its soon-to-open Dandenong shopfront after growing community concerns. The changes were…
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Vaccination push as measles cases rise in Victoria
South east residents are urged to make sure they are vaccinated against measles, with 10 cases of measles this year in the region. Measles has…
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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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Armed duo attempt carjack in Hallam
Casey Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating after two men armed with knives attempted to carjack a vehicle in Hallam last month. A 20-year-old male…
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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…