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Wilson’s quest for unity
A political expert says new state Liberal leader Jess Wilson’s great challenge is to unite her “polarised” party room. Wilson, a touted ‘Moderate’ MP, deposed…
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EPA blitz on micro-plastics
EPA Victoria is conducting snap inspections at factories in the South East that use plastic pellets in their manufacturing process. The pellets, known as nurdles,…
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Battin dumped for first woman ever to lead Vic Liberals
Berwick MP Brad Battin has been dumped from leadership of the Victorian Liberal Party after less than a year in the role, with Liberal colleagues…
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Sandown roars to life
Supercar action roared for the Sandown 500 over the weekend with something for all to enjoy. For the first time, the supercars held a three-round…
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Young ‘champion’ inspires at Sandown 500
Five-year-old Neeom was treated to a VIP visit to the Supercars pits at the Sandown 500 last weekend. The boy and his family from Melbourne’s…
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$114m automotive plant opens in Dandenong South
An automotive re-manufacturing company has formally opened its $114 million headquarters and facility in Dandenong South. Walkingshaw Group’s expanded, state-of-the art manufacturing plant is expected…
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Battin loses leadership, replaced by first ever woman to lead Victorian Liberal Party
Berwick MP Brad Battin has been dumped from leadership of the Victorian Liberal Party after less than a year in the role, with Liberal colleagues…
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Battin to face leadership challenge
Less than a year into his leadership, Berwick MP and opposition leader Brad Battin will face a challenge against his leadership after reports say a…
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Push for free-vax revival
City of Greater Dandenong Council has committed to advocate for the reinstatement of the Program for Refugees Immunisation Monitoring and Education. The notice of motion…
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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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‘Block party’ lands in Dandy West
Hemmings Street is set for a block party for the ages – with an inaugural two days of live music festival and markets this weekend.…
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Casey Expands Environmental Volunteer Program with 10 New Reserves
The City of Casey is adding 10 new reserves to its Environmental Volunteering Program. Meaning those with a natural green thumb or who want to…
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Casey invites local artists to transform public spaces with vibrant artworks
The City of Casey is inviting local creatives across all mediums to help produce public art around the community. Through Casey’s planning policy, the council…
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Bunjil Place’s biggest event yet
Saturday nights in the summer are about to get even more exciting, with Bunjil Place set to host one of its biggest free outdoor events…
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Standards and values
There can be no doubt that chaos and confusion are daily increasing in the world around us. The intensity, as such, is rendering the framework…
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Looking Back
100 years ago 19 November 1925 FLINDERS ELECTION MR. BRUCE WINS EASILY As compared to the previous Federal election in 1922, when the total enrolment…
More News
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Creek park safety in the spotlight
History repeated with the awful drowning of Fariba Hussainzada, 33, and her son Farzad, 7, in Dandenong Creek on 10 November, after the son was…
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Metro Tunnel opens earlier
The Metro Tunnel’s ‘soft opening’ has been brought forward to Sunday 30 November, the State Government has announced. From that date, the Summer Start program…
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Community calendar mail-out begins
City of Greater Dandenong’s annual community calendar is on track for delivery before the end of the year, the council says. The 2026 edition will…
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Council and ministers unite for community good
Local church ministers and pastors, councillors and Casey staff came together on Wednesday 12 November, for the first Casey Ministers Network gathering since the end…
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Casey Mayor calls for genuine consultation on planning reforms
City of Casey Mayor has urged the State Government to “meaningfully” engage with local councils as Victoria prepares for sweeping changes to its planning system.…
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2025 Foodbank report reveals slight rise in food insecurity, putting pressure on local relief organisations
The 2025 Foodbank Hunger Report has revealed that 3.5 million Australians have struggled with food insecurity in the last 12 months. While 20 per cent…