News
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Dandenong raid linked to fatal arson attack
Police have raided a Dandenong home as part of their investigation into a fatal arson attack in Truganina in January. Arson and Explosives Squad detectives…
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Riding 4000 km for refugees’ education
A Hazara former refugee has embarked on an extraordinary 4000-kilometre cycling journey to raise educational funds for refugees and Afghan women. Muzafar Ali has begun…
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Risking all for a higher cause
This is not the first time Muzafar has taken a stance on education. He setup a school within a prison in Afghanistan, saw them learn…
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Social housing to fill Noble Park tower
Construction is set to begin on a controversial 97-apartment social housing project at 51A Douglas Street, Noble Park. On 10 June, Housing Minister Harriet Shing…
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Mayor’s reflection on small gallery, improvements to registration process
In light of the City of Casey’s May meeting having only 10 of the 80 registered attendees, Mayor Stefan Koomen is nevertheless keen to have…
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Blood donations encouraged in light of National Blood Donor Week
In light of Blood Donor Week until 15 June, the City of Casey’s mayor, Stefan Koomen, visited the Narre Warren North pop-up blood donor centre…
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Beyond chemo, life is different
Breast cancer never made me sick, but the treatment certainly did. My cancer is gone but now I’m left living with the aftermath of chemotherapy,…
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Backpacks 4 VIC Kids rallies for children amid donation drop
Cranbourne-based Backpacks 4 VIC Kids (B4VK) is feeling the pinch as donations drop in a tough economy, but hope remains as it held its Annual…
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Man charged after South East chase
Cardinia Highway Patrol officers have charged a man following an extended follow that ended in Dandenong overnight. Officers were on patrol when they attempted to…
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Sport
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Camac eclipses game 400
Clare Camac has written her name in the Australian basketball history books by reaching an unbelievable career milestone of 400 games at SEABL/NBL1 and WNBL…
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Baba Yaga’s quest for world title
To many, the name “Baba Yaga” conjures the image of a decrepit old witch lurking in the depths of the forest, waiting to strike fear…
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Greats, Goats and Goodbye
DAVE: Good morning boys; what an unbelievable weekend of sport we’ve just witnessed, with a double century, an eight-wicket haul and Mother Nature playing a…
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Bull brings plenty of former Bulls to Redbacks for new season
Hampton Park Football Club has been very busy behind the scenes bringing in a haul of signings while gearing up for 2025. This comes after…
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New Falcons fly in for 2025
Endeavour Hills Football Club will enjoy some change in its game-day squad for 2025 with some names, both familiar and new, being welcomed for the…
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Thunder eye victory over rival in Memeti Cup
Dandenong City’s club song lyrics will be put under the microscope this weekend with the return of the time-honoured Memeti Cup between Dandenong’s two National…
Entertainment
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Journeyman pens his epic life’s tale
Peter Jerijian was inspired by the Beatles when he landed in London in the late 1960s, leaving behind his Armenian family in Lebanon who viewed…
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Margaret back in the saddle
After nearly five decades out of the saddle, 92-year-old Margaret Page fulfilled a lifelong birthday wish in Devon Meadows. She climbed back on a horse,…
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Joy is an act of resilience
It’s a feeling many of us know well: a warm ray of sunshine on your face, a delicious meal, a moment of laughter with friends.…
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What’s On
Sustainability Saturdays Come along and join our Mend It workshop to learn tips and tricks for mending your own garments, including how to reattach a…
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Looking Back
100 years ago 11 June 1925 A Callous Department Dr Taylor, health officer for the Shire of Dandenong reported that there was a very serious…
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Memories flow of Dandenong Oasis
There’s a call for residents to share their memories of the Dandenong Oasis pool as it’s set to be superceded by the new $122 million…
More News
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Levy boycott not an option for CGD
City of Greater Dandenong Council will not “boycott” a hefty state-goverment emergency services levy on ratepayer bills, as City of Yarra seeks to build a…
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Dandy Little Aths rescue-bid deferred
Greater Dandenong councillors have deferred a motion to save the home of Dandenong Little Athletics Club as well as $200,000 of council funds earmarked for…
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Companies charged after driver’s fatal fall in Dandenong South
Two companies have been charged after a driver died following a fall from a truck’s tailgate at Dandenong South two years ago. The 55-year-old man…
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Protest signs return in fight against Progress
After their protest banners were recently removed, businesses have double-downed with massive digital billboards in their campaign against the State Government’s level-crossing closure ‘solution’ on…
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Pair rescued from suspicious fire
Residents preparing for bed on Orgill Street during the late hours of Saturday 7 June were interrupted as they noticed a fire erupt at a…
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Cr moves to safeguard Dandy Little Aths
A Greater Dandenong councillor is proposing to save the home of Dandenong Little Athletics Club as well as $200,000 of council funds earmarked for possible…