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Hope and joy
Charles Dickens’s historical novel published in 1859 is set during the French Revolution. Since reading this in high school, many years ago, the opening lines…
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Lake name causes divide
The year-long debate on the naming of Berwick Spring Lakes to Guru Nanak Lake reached the Upper House last Wednesday, where the Liberal Party left…
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Dandenong man charged over alleged brawl
A Dandenong man has been charged after an alleged brawl in Oakleigh East. Police say they responded to reports of a group of males assaulting…
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Sth East leaders in Victorian of the Year shortlists
A pair of South East leaders have made the shortlist of Victoria’s Australian of the Year nominees. Springvale Indochinese Mutual Assistance Association (SICMAA) president Be…
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Last boom gates down at Webster Street
The last of 27 level crossings have been removed on the Cranbourne and Pakenham lines. The milestone was marked by the dismantling of boom gates…
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Paid parking push in Springvale, Dandenong
Greater Dandenong Council may seek to reintroduce paid street parking in central Springvale, nearly a decade after removing parking meters due to a public outcry.…
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Stuck truckie unwarned of level-crossing’s gradient: Coroner
A State Coroner has called for an urgent installation of warning signs at a level-crossing blackspot where a Dandenong South-based truckie was killed in late…
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Boycott comments ‘blown out of context’
Greater Dandenong deputy mayor Sophie Tan says her comments on a possible councillor boycott of upcoming mayor elections have been “blown out of context”. Cr…
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Waiting in emergency: Mental health upgrades on the way
Upgrade works may have led to dismally-high numbers of mental health patients languishing in Dandenong and Casey hospital emergency departments, according to the State Government.…
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Sport
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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,…
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Berwick, Noble Park lose to Rowville, Vermont respectively
Berwick fell heartbreakingly short of a stirring comeback against Rowville on Saturday at Seebeck Oval. The Hawks held on 13.12(90) to 12.14(86), having led by…
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Cranbourne backs in Soldatos to lead club forward
Despite a disappointing season which could see Cranbourne relegated the club has backed in its leader re-appointing coach Angelo Soldatos for 2026. The first-time senior…
Entertainment
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Art to Gobo lights
Year nine and ten students from Cranbourne Secondary College have had the opportunity to showcase their vibrant and colourful artwork through gobo lights at Clydesdale…
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Looking Back
100 years ago 29 October 1925 Dandenong Cemetery A deputation of trustees of the Dandenong cemetery was introduced to the council by Cr. Butler, with…
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What’s On
Open Studios weekend Take a free, self-guided tour through the studios, workshops, galleries and gardens of an array of talented artists and makers hailing from…
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Our most enduring elders celebrated
Greater Dandenong’s centenarians were feted at a morning tea in Keysborough on Tuesday 21 October. Ten residents aged 100 or older and who had spent…
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Dress to impress at Springvale Spooktacular
Get your most grisly gear and frightful frocks set for the inaugural Halloween Spooktacular in Springvale. The outdoor event was designed for and by young…
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Diwali lights up Market
Delirious dance sparked Diwali joy at Dandenong Market on Sunday 19 October. Photographer Rob Carew captured some of the packed program of performers for the…
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2nd monitor named at Kingston Council
A second Municipal Monitor has been appointed at Kingston Council. John Watson has been announced to work with the other monitor John Tanner AM to…
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Servo ex-operator accused of underpaying migrant worker
The former operator of a Hallam servo has been accused of underpaying a migrant worker. It’s part of the Fair Work Ombudsman’s legal action against…
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Truck fire inside Bangholme factory
Firefighters have put out a truck fire inside a factory in Bangholme on 22 October. Fire Rescue Victoria were called out to reports of a…
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Submissions highlight concerns in Casey draft local law
Casey residents have voiced concerns over enforcement powers and private land use in their submissions to the council’s draft Local Law. Casey Council has received…
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Casey Council seeks clarity on waste deal
A City of Casey councillor has urged tighter oversight of the municipality’s role in the South East Metropolitan Advanced Waste Processing (SEMAWP) partnership. The SEMAWP…
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Four arrested over alleged BMW shooting
Four South East men have been arrested after a man in a BMW was shot in Dandenong earlier this year. Southern Metro Region Crime Squad…