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Men’s Shed awards wombat warrior for special collaboration
Akoonah Park Men’s Shed gave a unique honour last week to a woman who has dedicated many years to wildlife conservation, collaborating with the men’s…
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Oasis found in pool-name feedback
The name Oasis should endure at Greater Dandenong’s newest aquatic centre, according to resident feedback. The Dandenong Wellbeing Centre has been the working title for…
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Local university launches new initiative to provide free professional attire for students
As cost of living increasingly becomes a barrier for many tertiary students, a local Casey university is taking matters into their own hands with their…
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Cranbourne commuters question train reliability
Performance data shows the Cranbourne Line has broadly tracked close to Melbourne’s network-wide averages for reliability in recent years, but commuters say delays, cancellations and…
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Victoria Parliament likely to pass landmark institutional abuse justice reforms
A landmark retrospective bill to increase justice for victims and survivors of institutional abuse is expected to pass in Victoria’s Parliament next week with bipartisan…
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Solar fire at Dandenong South warehouse
Fire crews were on scene at a solar fire at an industrial warehouse in Dandenong South on 13 February. Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) firefighters were…
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Teen pedestrian critically injured in Narre Warren South
A 16-year-old boy was fighting for life after being struck by a car on Pound Road, Narre Warren South on Friday 13 February. Emergency services…
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Flowing with life and strength
We can find ourselves sometimes in fear and anxiety for many reasons. The cause might be the death of a loved one, work stress or…
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Upper Beaconsfield festival returns
Upper Beaconsfield Tower Run: Climbing New Heights Upper Beaconsfield will come alive on Sunday the 15th of February when the community hosts the annual Upper…
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Sport
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Champs, chats and chokes
DAVE: Good morning boys, what a massive week of sport; we’ve a had a Pro-Am series through West Gippsland, the Woolamai Cup was on, Country…
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Back-to-back 50s boost Booth’s Vic campaign
Hallam Kalora Park batter Leigh Booth recently returned from Adelaide where he represented Victoria at the Over-40 National Masters Cricket Championships. It was a successful…
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Noble effort for outright points falls short
Noble Park (5/220d) is still beautifully poised for a high finish in the VSDCA East/West competition despite its push for outright points falling short against…
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Buckley Ridges boosted by twin tons
It was a huge weekend of action in the DDCA, with two-day matches played across Saturday and Sunday, with several matches producing outright results and…
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Bloodbath as the Bulls feel Springy sting
Springvale South completed an outright win over Dandenong West in the Dandenong District Cricket Association (DDCA) Turf 1 competition over the weekend; set up by…
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Cobras strike and Maroons rally in Turf 2 action
The Dandenong District Cricket Association (DDCA) Turf 2 competition is heating up with the top three tightly contested and Parkfield holding onto top position. Only…
Entertainment
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A spot of kindness led by young local leaders
A Casey-based Girl Guides group dedicated to empowering girls and young women has delivered a heartfelt show of support to local frontline volunteers. Narre Warren…
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Melbourne set to take on North Melbourne in Casey Fields practice match
Local AFL fanatics are in for a treat, as Casey Fields will take centre stage when Melbourne takes on North Melbourne in a practice match…
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Looking Back
100 years ago 18 February 1926 GIPPSLAND FIRES On Sunday afternoon, the ringing of the fire bell at Dandenong startled residents, many of whom immediately…
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What’s On
Kwabo dance workshop Join Gracieuse Amah from Kwabo Events in a Kwabo (welcome) dance workshop. Congolese rhythms, movement and cultural expression while learning a short,…
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Passion for traditional theatre
Khelaiya Production was born out of sheer love and passion for classical music and the theatre. Awarded for its outstanding contribution to the arts at…
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Looking Back
100 years ago 11 February 1926 The new “Keep to the Left Rule”, which the Dandenong Shire Council has not brought into force, is not…
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Scope is Supporting You to Live the Life You Choose
For over 75 years, Scope has been a trusted supporter of people with disability, empowering them to grow in confidence and live the life they…
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Spruce up your outdoor living areas
As we enter summer, you may notice that your outdoor area is looking a little worse for wear. Perhaps the deck is a bit dull…
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Walking to better health
You’ve heard of physical health and mental health, but have you ever come across the term ‘social health’? Social health is the wellbeing that we…
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DPav wins Melbourne’s Best Parma
Dandenong Pavilion (DPav) is delighted and extremely proud to have won the MMM Best Parma in Melbourne. Our team of highly motivated and experienced chefs…
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Behind the walls of Victoria’s prisons – what life is really like for the people who work there
Ever wondered what it’s like to work in prison? Most people have a very particular idea – high walls, long and dark corridors and heavy…
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Just Cuts salon now open at Parkmore Shopping Centre
Great value Style Cuts for everybody have arrived in Keysborough with the grand opening of a brand-new Just Cuts Salon inside Parkmore Shopping Centre. The…
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Road to 2026: conversation with Casey Mayor on State Election advocacy
With the State Election looming, Casey Council is ramping up a transport-focused advocacy campaign, pushing major projects including the Clyde rail extension, Thompsons Road upgrades…
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No prosecutions over forklift driver’s “preventable” death
A state coroner has found the death of a Koo-wee-rup man operating a failing forklift in Dandenong South in 2022 was “preventable”, yet there are…
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New homes fast-tracked in changing suburbs
Residents’ right to have a say in proposed high-rises in Springvale and Noble Park may be curtailed, as part of the new train-and-tram activity zones.…
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Residents reel as Govt scales up suburbs
Several years ago, Keysborough resident Gaye Guest fought against a City of Greater Dandenong plan for building heights of up to eight storeys in certain…
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Noble Park backs bushfire recovery
Noble Park Community Centre raised precious funds to support those impacted by devastating bushfires in Victoria this summer. At a morning tea on Tuesday 10…
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Former Casey Mayor diagnosed with MND
Ex two-time Casey Mayor and VFL footballer Geoff Ablett has been diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease (MND), prompting his family to launch a fundraising campaign…
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New rules ban interest on hardship-deferred rates
Ratepayers facing hardship are expected not to be charged interest on deferred rates under new State rules. Casey has confirmed that it already waives interest…
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Drunk driver sentenced for fatal, high-speed crash
A Clyde North drink driver who lost control at a Tooradin roundabout at high speed resulting in the death of his friend has been jailed…
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Victoria Police granted special powers ahead of Israel president’s Melbourne visit
Victoria Police has been granted special powers ahead of a mass protest planned to coincide with a Israeli president’s visit to Melbourne today (12 February).…
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Draft activity zones: 16-storey skyscrapers in Springvale, 12 storeys in Noble Park
Apartment buildings up to 16 storeys could soar above central Springvale and up to 12 storeys in Noble Park, under draft maps released by the…