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$1.5m Employment Hub talks begin
In the latest step twoards a $1.5 million Greater Dandenong Employment Hub, a meeting was held between MPs, employers and City of Greater Dandenong Council…
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Father condemns stolen plaque
A father has condemned the theft of his son’s memorial plaque after it was stolen from a Doveton Skate Park on Frawley Road. “It is…
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Update on Milly the puppy
The Lost Dog’s Home has released a new update on the Staffy cross puppy, Milly, who remains the last of her litter to be alive,…
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Council misses ‘net-zero’ target
Greater Dandenong Council’s net-zero emissions target could be blown out by a decade. Originally, the net-zero target was hoped to be achieved this year. A…
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Charity golf day scratched
An annual charity golf event has been cancelled after Greater Dandenong Council diverted its logistical support to “other priorities”. With the support of corporate sponsors,…
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62 offences in high-risk driving blitz
Victoria Police have booked dozens of drivers during a recent high-risk driving blitz in Greater Dandenong. Last week, members from Springvale Police, Greater Dandenong Highway…
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UPDATE: Insurer offers ‘resolution’ for vet bill
Jess Mead, a single mother from Casey, was given less than 10 days to pay off her two month old kitten’s $5000 vet bill after…
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GP volunteers needed for crucial homeless service
A mobile medical service Street Side Medics, is coming to help Dandenong’s homeless but is facing a lack of GP volunteers. The not-for-profit service collaborates…
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Dandenong business torched after gunpoint threat
A security guard was threatened to leave at gunpoint before a car was torched at a panel shop in Dandenong. Detectives from Greater Dandenong Crime…
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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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Spooktacular night in Lynbrook
Lynbrook was bursting with Halloween spirit on Friday 31 October, as families turned out in spectacular style for the Lynbrook Residents Association’s Halloween celebration. Despite…
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Multifaith Network Afternoon Tea
As part of Casey Council’s commitment to encouraging faith-led respect and inclusion, various religious communities came together on 20 of October for the Multifaith Network…
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10 years of connection and community
Around 400 people came together to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Lynbrook Community Centre on Saturday 25 October. The milestone event showcased the diversity…
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Halloween feature: Welcome to Lanah’s Spooky Manor
Driving along Collison Road in Cranbourne East, everything looks typically quiet: long stretches of paddocks, horses grazing behind fences, and neat semi-rural homes. But then,…
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Casey’s Spring into Summer initiative
This November, as the weather warms up and the flowers bloom, the City of Casey is bringing an array of spring and summer activities right…
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What’s On
Give blood One in three people in Greater Dandenong will need blood. Donors can register to give blood at a Red Cross pop-up centre in…
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Sustainability win for Dandenong Council
Greater Dandenong City Council has been recognised for its outstanding commitment to sustainability. This week Council won the 2025 Cities Litter Award, at the 43rd…
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Single mum struggles as insurer denies vet bill for sick kitten
A Casey single mother has less than 10 days to pay off her two month old kitten’s vet bill after they were told their insurance…
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Robber who stole firearms in KWR imprisoned for eight years
An armed robber who stole multiple firearms from the president of the Lang Lang Rifle Club has been jailed for almost nine years. Tereapii Fred…
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‘What are you watching?’: New campaign targets child-abuse material
A new campaign delivers a blunt warning to viewers of child abuse material (CAM) – you stand to lose everything. The ‘What Are You Watching’…
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Meeting video cleaned of ‘pop-up’ intrusion
Video of Greater Dandenong’s council meeting last week was temporarily off-limits. The council pulled the video from its YouTube channel soon after the 27 October…
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Mayor rejects workplace-probe vote
A second attempt for an independent probe into Greater Dandenong Council’s workplace culture has been blocked from being tabled. Mayor Jim Memeti cited the Local…