News
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Firies battle two factory infernos in Dandenong South
Two more factories in Dandenong South have been destroyed by fire on Saturday morning (13 December). Firefighters were called to a suspicious fire at a…
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Casey adopts new Local Law after major overhaul
Casey councillors have unanimously adopted the Casey Community Local Law 2025, introducing significant changes to how vehicle repairs, unregistered vehicle storage, and shipping containers at…
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Casey Council endorses new public art policy
The Casey Council has unanimously voted to endorse a new Public Art Policy and revoke the existing Arts Acquisition policy at last night’s council meeting,…
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DV Safe Phones: connecting victims and survivors to safety and support
According to founder Ashton Wood, the idea behind his organisation, DV Safe Phone, was first sparked by one simple question — ‘how can I help?’.…
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Finding hope in shared light
Despite what Hallmark cards would have us believe, December in Australia doesn’t come with long nights, cold winds and snow. Our days stretch late, our…
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Couple sentenced over ‘vengeful’ shooting
An alleged e-scooter dispute has sparked a series of threats, violence and a vengeful, drug-fueled shooting, a court has heard. David Graham, 34, and his…
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Stop the presses: Harmony Square’s deadly media gallery
A vigil and art installation was held at Harmony Square, Dandenong in solidarity with journalists killed across Palestine and Sudan. The art installation featured more…
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Between the flags: new-arrivals get tips on water-safety
More than 120 newly arrived migrant and refugee mums and children from Melbourne’s South East recently took part in Water Safety Day at the Black…
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If we can say ‘Happy Diwali’, why can’t we say ‘Merry Christmas’?
Every year around this time, Australia enters the same strange debate: Should we stop saying “Merry Christmas” so we do not offend anyone? This week,…
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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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Looking Back
100 years ago 17 December 1925 Wireless at the Show One of the most interesting exhibits at the recent Dandenong Show was the wireless display…
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What’s On
Christmas entertainment – Springvale Multi skilled musicians spread festive cheer as they perform three, 45 minutes sets – Saturday 13 December, 11am-2pm and Tuesday 23…
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Dandenong Market celebrates its top traders of 2025
This year Dandenong Market celebrated the incredible traders that make the Market so special with the 2025 Trader Awards. The traders are the heart and…
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Culture, colour and crowds at Pasifika Festival
A bit of rain during the opening ceremony couldn’t dampen the spirit of the Melbourne Pasifika Festival on Saturday 6 December, with an estimated 4500…
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Christmas charities to the fore
Christmas is a time for compassion and generosity, with local organisations are prepared to do more than ever. South East Community Links (SECL) is spreading…
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Songs, lights, action at Dandenong Carols
Harmony Square was alight in sounds and dazzle for a memorable Dandenong Carols on Friday 5 December. In a packed program, local performers from Dandenong…
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Bail refused after shop stabbing
A woman who fled from her care home, stole a cleaver from a shopping strip and deeply slashed a woman’s arm has been denied bail.…
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Hit-run driver to face sentence
Prosecutors have dropped the most serious of 13 charges against an alleged hit-run driver who crashed into a Pakenham cyclist in Noble Park. Leanne Danielle…
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Calls to abolish begging laws by South-Eastern Metro MP
Rachel Payne, a South Eastern Metropolitan MP, introduced a bill to the Upper House last week that would decriminalise the act of begging. Currently in…
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Into the mountains: How a Hallam construction worker conquered 100 miles
At just 26, Hallam runner Ejaz Ahmed completed the Great Southern Endurance Run (GSER) 100-mile (162 kilometres) ultramarathon for the very first time, finishing seventh…
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Former cafe operators penalised $29K
The former operators of a Dandenong South take-away food outlet have been penalised nearly $30,000 over a failure to backpay an underpaid kitchenhand. The Carers…
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Social cohesion workshops begin
Social cohesion workshop registrations are open for residents in the South East. It comes after various Afghan-Australian and Hazara communities clashed over a proposed renaming…