News
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Shabnam Safa OAM: A voice to improve refugee plight
An advocate who has helped shaped the lives of many through her relentless service in refugee support organisations is being recognised on the King’s Birthday…
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Judith Sise OAM: Environment crusader, teacher honoured
When Judith Lynette Sise received the letter notifying her of the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM), she was stunned. “It was a bit…
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Protest signs return in fight against Progress
After their protest banners were recently removed, businesses have double-downed with massive digital billboards in their campaign against the State Government’s level-crossing closure ‘solution’ on…
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Peril predicted by Progress Street businesses
Since State Government plans were announced to close a level crossing at Progress Street in Dandenong South, businesses have been pleading for what they say…
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Blood donations encouraged in light of National Blood Donor Week
In light of Blood Donor Week this 9 June until 15 June, the City of Casey’s mayor, Stefan Koomen, visited the Narre Warren North pop-up…
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198 km/h P-plater intercepted
A P1 probationary driver was allegedly clocked at nearly 200km/h in Dingley Village on Friday 6 June. The 19-year-old Frankston South man had his Ford…
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New Hallam hub for OzHarvest
A new OzHarvest food rescue hub is set to open in the City of Casey in the coming week, looking to deliver 6000 extra meals…
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Additional Maternal and Child Health sessions now available in Casey
City of Casey is expanding access to its Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Service by offering additional sessions to support families who missed important child…
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Green Wedge waste station ceased
A waste transfer station with slurry ponds near a Bangholme retirement village in the Green Wedge is set to be removed. The operatior GND Civil…
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Sport
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Camac eclipses game 400
Clare Camac has written her name in the Australian basketball history books by reaching an unbelievable career milestone of 400 games at SEABL/NBL1 and WNBL…
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Baba Yaga’s quest for world title
To many, the name “Baba Yaga” conjures the image of a decrepit old witch lurking in the depths of the forest, waiting to strike fear…
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Greats, Goats and Goodbye
DAVE: Good morning boys; what an unbelievable weekend of sport we’ve just witnessed, with a double century, an eight-wicket haul and Mother Nature playing a…
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Bull brings plenty of former Bulls to Redbacks for new season
Hampton Park Football Club has been very busy behind the scenes bringing in a haul of signings while gearing up for 2025. This comes after…
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New Falcons fly in for 2025
Endeavour Hills Football Club will enjoy some change in its game-day squad for 2025 with some names, both familiar and new, being welcomed for the…
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Thunder eye victory over rival in Memeti Cup
Dandenong City’s club song lyrics will be put under the microscope this weekend with the return of the time-honoured Memeti Cup between Dandenong’s two National…
Entertainment
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Margaret back in the saddle
After nearly five decades out of the saddle, 92-year-old Margaret Page fulfilled a lifelong birthday wish in Devon Meadows. She climbed back on a horse,…
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Joy is an act of resilience
It’s a feeling many of us know well: a warm ray of sunshine on your face, a delicious meal, a moment of laughter with friends.…
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What’s On
Sustainability Saturdays Come along and join our Mend It workshop to learn tips and tricks for mending your own garments, including how to reattach a…
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Looking Back
100 years ago 11 June 1925 A Callous Department Dr Taylor, health officer for the Shire of Dandenong reported that there was a very serious…
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Memories flow of Dandenong Oasis
There’s a call for residents to share their memories of the Dandenong Oasis pool as it’s set to be superceded by the new $122 million…
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LETTER TO EDITOR – Keysborough golf gaffe
The only things Kingswood, Rossdale and Keysborough golf courses have in common are being targets of profiteer developers and places where you hit balls. The…
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180 trees to replace River Red giant
An extra 180 street trees will be planted in coming months to offset the controversial felling of a giant River Red Gum in Noble Park…
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New Hallam hub for OzHarvest
A new OzHarvest food rescue hub is set to open in the City of Casey in the coming week, looking to deliver 6000 extra meals…
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AFP member charged
An Australian Federal Police employee has been charged with driving while suspended and driving an unregistered vehicle. The AFP announced on 6 June that the…
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CCTV footage: Group flees flats’ fireball
CCTV footage has revealed a group with torches outside a unit as it burst into flames and exploded at 16 Stud Road, Dandenong early on…
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Violent trouble-spot destroyed in fierce fire
Fire has destroyed a unit that’s been home to notoriously violent and terrifying behaviour on 16 Stud Road, Dandenong early on Friday 6 June. About…
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House fire on Heatherton Road
Heavy smoke has bellowed from a house fire on Heatherton Road in Dandenong North. Fire Rescue Victoria firefighters battled the blaze at the single-storey weatherboard…