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Empowering migrant water safety
Dr Harpreet Singh Kandra often recalls the story of his nearly fatal drowning when he was a boy. The community volunteer and professor at Federation…
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Homelessness crisis deepens in Victoria as social housing funding declines
Newly released figures have revealed that more Victorians are being turned away from homelessness services as social housing spending is cut by 9 per cent.…
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Vengeful tenant jailed after arson spree
An evicted tenant who inflicted a series of firebombing attacks against her ex-housemates and landlord has been jailed for at least four years. Tsai-Wei Hung,…
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Councillor withdraws legal case against CEO
A legal case by a City of Greater Dandenong councillor against the council’s CEO has been dropped just two days before the hearing, due to…
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Gestational diabetes hotspots expand across Casey and Dandenong
Gestational diabetes hotspots have expanded across the City of Casey and into Greater Dandenong over successive reporting periods, according to Monash University research. New data…
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Peak-hour fault strands Cranbourne and Pakenham commuters
Afternoon-peak commuters on the Cranbourne and East Pakenham lines were stuck in the trains without air conditioning for up to two and a half hours…
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Ex-mayor Aziz unable to appear in court due to illness
Casey three-time ex-mayor Sam Aziz, who is facing five charges laid by the state’s anti corruption body, has been unable to appear in court due…
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Measles exposure sites listed in the South East
Koo-wee-rup, Dandenong and Bangholme have been officially listed among public exposure sites for new measles cases. In an alert from Victoria’s Chief Health Officer Dr…
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Lyndhurst man set for life after winning $4.8 million
A Lyndhurst man’s morning routine was blissfully interrupted with a call letting him know, he’s bagged a whopping $4.8 million in last night’s lotto draw.…
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Sport
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Hawks make history with T20 victory
Sunday’s Dandenong District Cricket Association (DDCA) T20 grand final was a replay of Saturday’s clash between Narre South and Hallam Kalora Park – only this…
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Leap To Fame lifts the bar in Cranbourne Cup for the ages
It was a heavyweight title fight that certainly delivered on its billing. Saturday night’s $150,000 Group 1 Cranbourne Cup (2555m) will be talked about for…
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Lions hold on for second victory
Narre South won its second game of the season in the Dandenong District Cricket Association (DDCA) Turf 1 competition, holding off Hallam Kalora Park by…
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Panthers finish good work with victory away at Geelong
Dandenong played spoiler and finished off its good work against Geelong on day two of round 15 in Victorian Premier Cricket. The Panthers dealt a…
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On hot days it’s important to replenish the fluids
**Winning a grand final might be the best cure for hangover as some of the MERINDA PARK boys can attest to. A large number of…
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Backhands, burns and banks
DAVE: Morning boys, an absolute scorcher on the weekend and one member of our team is sporting the war-wounds of sunburn to prove it. We…
Entertainment
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Springvale rides high for Year of Horse celebration
A crowd of more than 80,000 is expected to fill Springvale’s CBD for the traditional Lunar New Year Festival on Sunday 15 February. Again, the…
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Hope is the invisible gift
The sacred gift of life can be likened to a river. From its quiet beginnings to its meeting with the vast ocean, the river glides…
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Looking Back
100 years ago 4 February 1926 Items of Interest Police Paddocks The Ferntree Gully Shire Council has agreed to co-operate with the Berwick Council in…
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What’s On
Reuse and Recycle Drop Off Day The event gives you the opportunity to get rid of any larger unwanted household goods suitable for donating or…
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Making waves in the heatwave
Swimmers found soothe from searing 40-plus temperatures on Tuesday 29 January. Photographer STEWART CHAMBERS dipped into the Noble Park Aquatic Centre’s pools and waterslide, finding…
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What’s On
Polymer Clay Workshop This beginner-friendly workshop will guide you through the process of shaping and designing your own unique clay creations. Perfect for earrings, pendants,…
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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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Celebrating all things Holland
The upcoming Holland Festival, organised by the Rotary Club of Casey, will take place entirely indoors at Caribbean Gardens in Scoresby, spanning 7000sqm under the…
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Ramadan Night Market returns
As the holy month of Ramadan is fast approaching, so is the buzz and excitement for Dandenong’s already-famous Ramadan Night Market. An estimated 1 million…
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No support for Tuesdays
A Greater Dandenong councillor’s pitch to change meeting days from Mondays to Tuesdays has sunk without support from colleagues. There were no movers for Cr…
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Tireless volunteer continues to give
Long serving volunteer Selliah Nalliah has been recognised as a Medallist of the Order of Australia (OAM) for his services to Tamil and Hindu communities…
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Half-Hub rescission defeated
A half-sized Dandenong Community Hub will go ahead after Greater Dandenong mayor Sophie Tan’s casting vote sidelined calls to rescind the downscaled design. The rescission…
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Living Treasure: Junior club’s revered ‘heart and soul’
Trish Marson is a big believer that no kid should miss out on playing sport. True to her word, she was the initiator of a…
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Crime ’really bad’ in Clyde North, says home invasion victim
A Clyde North local whose home was violently invaded and whose personal safety was threatened has warned crime is getting “really bad” in the suburb,…
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Stolen car suspect arrested
On the 23rd of January, the below red Toyota 86 was stolen from Cranbourne East. On the 27th of January, a Cardinia local observed the…
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La Trobe celebrates local heroes
Australia Day celebrations in La Trobe shone a spotlight on local community heroes, recognising individuals and organisations who have made a real difference across the…
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Young leader attuned to social harmony
Migrating from United States to Australia at a young age, volunteer Atifa Ahmed was taken aback by the country’s sense of community. Awarded the joint…
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Kingston Cr lodges ‘stop bullying’ action against Monitor
A Kingston councillor has lodged legal action against one of the state-government appointed municipal monitors at the council. A ‘stop bullying’ order has been sought…