News
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Man scarred by alleged New Year’s Eve stabbing
A Hampton Park man says his “life has changed forever” after a horrifying alleged stabbing on the evening of New Years Eve at Pakenham Station.…
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Casey’s Iranian Diaspora concerned as anti-government protests continues
As Iran’s anti-government regime continues to escalate, much of the Iranian diaspora in Casey have had no or limited access to their family and friends…
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Sth East MPs mourn Bondi atrocity
Isaacs Labor MP Mark Dreyfus has paid a moving tribute in Federal Parliament to 15 victims of last year’s Bondi shooting attack. On 19 January,…
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Police boost road presence for long weekend
Police will be ramping up their operations and presence on the road over the public holiday long weekend, focusing on excessive speeds as well as…
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Stay vigilant around water this long weekend
Ambulance Victoria is urging people to take extra care in and around water this long weekend, as a spate of tragic drownings continue to impact…
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Road-safety first for schools
Casey Council has released a national-first road safety guide aimed at reducing child pedestrian injuries around schools. A Practical Guide to Safer School Precincts was…
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OPINION: The back-to-school survival guide for working mums
So, you survived Christmas and are limping to the finishing line as school holidays come to a close. You are expected to be ‘refreshed’ as…
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OPINION: How should Victorians celebrate Australia Day this year?
It is 2026, and Australia remains the only Commonwealth country without a national treaty with its Indigenous peoples. Other settler nations, such as Canada, New…
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Hunt for Casey’s most wanted
Crime Stoppers Victoria has announced a blitz on Casey’s eight most wanted people. Collectively, they are wanted on 60 arrest warrants for offences including car…
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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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Celebrating a good harvest
Basking in sunshine, about 200 celebrated a Pongal harvest festival in Harmony Square, Dandenong on Sunday 18 January. Victorian Tamil Cultural Association staged the 32nd…
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What’s On
Portrait Drawing Beginner-friendly in portrait drawing, with artist Ariel De Ramos. Materials provided. Library membership is required to register. – Tuesday 20 January, 10.30am-12pm, Keysborough…
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Looking Back
100 years ago 21 January 1926 Dandenong Baths The baths, which were of concrete, were completed, and were 60ft by 120ft., with a depth of…
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Looking Back
100 years ago 14 January 1926 WASHING DAY USEFUL HINTS One of the first worries that confront a newly-married couple is the laundry problem. However…
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What’s On
History of Dandenong Town Hall The Place To Be: Dandenong Town Hall exhibition is celebrating 135 years of the iconic venue —now cherished as the…
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Looking Back
100 years ago 7 January 1926 Berwick to Berwick At the last meeting of the Berwick Shire council, Cr. Russell, who visited Great Britain some…
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Federal Minister trolled with ‘blatant racism’
Online trollers have flooded a Federal Minister’s social media posts with “blatant racism”, targeting posts featuring imam Ismet Purdic and the Pongal Festival in Dandenong.…
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OPINION: Why a Royal Commission on Antisemitism Risks Deepening Division, Not Ending It
Australia has announced a Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion following the Bondi terrorist attack. The intent is clear. Antisemitism is real. The grief…
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Man found dead in Dandenong Creek
Victoria Police have found the dead body of a man in Dandenong on Tuesday 20 January. The man, yet to be formally identified, was located…
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Man’s body found in Dandenong Creek
A man’s body has been located in Dandenong Creek, Dandenong early on Tuesday 20 January. The man, who is yet to be formally identified, was…
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Soft-plastics recycling boost in South East
More than 16,000 tonnes of soft and hard-to-recycle plastics will be recycled each year at four sites including Pakenham and Dandenong. The State and Federal…
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Learner driver caught speeding at 226km/h on Monash Freeway
Police intercepted a Narre Warren learner driver this morning after he was allegedly caught travelling over 220km/h in a 100km/h zone in Mulgrave. The 23-year…
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Monitors costing ratepayers small fortune
The state government has been criticised for the extension of municipal monitors at Kingston Council at an enormous cost of up to $1500 per day…
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30 year celebration of Cambodian Buddhist Sangha Congress
The Buddhist community recently celebrated the 30th anniversary of the Annual Cambodian Buddhist Sangha Congress in Springvale South. Thirty monks from Cambodia, USA, Canada, India…
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Monitors costing ratepayers small fortune
The state government has been criticised for the extension of municipal monitors at Kingston Council at an enormous cost of more than $1500 per day…
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Firefighters warn Premier Jacinta Allan of fire truck crisis
Career/professional and volunteer firefighters are warning Premier Jacinta Allan about the critical lack of firefighting capability after fire services budgets were allegedly cut despite the…