News
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Community hall proposed for Devon Meadows’ green wedge
A proposal to build a community hall in Devon Meadows’ green wedge is currently under consideration by the City of Casey. The proposal is the…
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Holden’s heritage may be history, but the memories remain.
This year marks 100 years of General Motors Holden – which opened a large assembly plant off Princes Highway, Dandenong South in 1956. The 153-acre…
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Food charity rocked by petrol spikes
Fuel price rises are hurting all comers at a free food relief service in Noble Park. As of Sunday 15 March, local unleaded 91 prices…
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State promises thousands of jobs with new employment precinct in Cranbourne
The State Government plans to deliver fresh promises of more houses and thousands of jobs for the City of Casey. The Allan Labor Government pledges…
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Casey council opens naming consultation for new Clyde North facilities
The Casey Council is opening up their consultation period for the naming of a reserve and community centre in Clyde North. With the recreation reserve…
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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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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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Young Casey locals take the stage in junior musical of ’Newsies’
In the early hours of a Sunday morning, 43 young theatre enthusiasts are preparing for their junior musical show just three short weeks away —…
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Club honours donor legacy
A revived community group in Casey has celebrated its official inauguration, honouring the legacy of a local organ donor. The Smart Club of Melbourne Inc.…
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Size matters at 9 by 5 exhibition
Art is writ small at Greater Dandenong’s long-running 9 by 5 exhibition. A much-loved annual fixture, 157 artists from around Australia have submitted diminutive works…
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Free fun at Keysborough’s Big Picnic
Pets and ground rugs are going to pack out Wachter Reserve for Keysborough’s Big Picnic. The park party has an expanded program of activities, performers,…
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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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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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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…