News
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Rubbish-collection strike looms in April
Greater Dandenong’s library staff, parking inspectors and rubbish collectors are set to vote on a potential strike from next month, with their union arguing that…
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Offender still not found following alleged assault on teenage boy in Cranbourne West
Police are investigating an alleged unprovoked assault on a school boy in Cranbourne West on Tuesday 10 March. A 16-year-old was walking along Tony Way…
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Council opposed to new skyscraper heights
A draft council report has called for the State Government to scale back its plans for giant apartment towers in Springvale and Noble Park CBDs.…
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Multicultural funding: When support crosses the line
The Dandenong-based Taha Group funding controversy has forced Australia to confront an uncomfortable question. Should taxpayer money be funding religious or culturally-exclusive organisations at all?…
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Man charged over Keysborough car-wash assault
A man has been charged after an alleged serious assault at a Keysborough car wash in January. A 49-year-old man required eye surgery after the…
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Dandenong volunteer with ‘impact’
A Dandenong woman has been recognised for her 18 years of volunteering to help migrants and refugees settling in Australia. Khadija Karimi is one of…
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Noble Park woman charged over allegedly stolen pup
A woman has been charged over an allegedly stolen puppy that was recovered by police in Noble Park. Dora, a 10-month-old black cavoodle, was allegedly…
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Bittersweet celebrations of IWD
Wellspring for Women opt for a delayed celebration of International Women’s Day to combine Eid ul Fitr and Holi celebrations at the end of March.…
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Noble Park woman arrested, Dora the pup recovered
A woman has been arrested and an allegedly stolen puppy has been recovered by police in Noble Park this morning (11 March). Dora, a 10-month-old…
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Sport
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Hit to helmet proves costly
**Just when you thought the Premier relegation battle between DEVON MEADOWS and UPPER BEACONSFIELD couldn’t get any closer, there was an odd moment towards the…
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Maskiell, Munro and Midge
DAVE: Good morning boys, welcome back to another edition of LTS. It’s always great when I get to wear my Collingwood polo on a Monday…
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Roos bound into decider
The two best teams from the 2025/26 DDCA Turf 2 season will be playing off in the grand final this weekend after both Parkfield and…
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Lakers remove Knights’ armour, Bloods too good for Bucks
It was a disappointing end to the season for Keysborough in the DDCA Turf 3 competition after the Knights were bowled all out for just…
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Bloods book spot in decider
Springvale South has flexed its muscles and done it again. The Bloods made it 3-0 against Buckley Ridges this season and booked a spot in…
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Hot-hand Hank joins the 180 party
The list of players to throw 180s doubled in round four of the South West Gippsland Dart League (SWGDL) as some of the stars of…
Entertainment
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Emergent 2025 celebrates creative talents of Casey secondary students
The ‘Emergent 2025’ showcase has returned to Bunjil Place with the program aiming to celebrate an array of creative accomplishments from past innovations. At last…
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Successful Chinese Lantern Festival celeberations
The Edelweiss Casey Choir celebrated the Chinese Lantern Festival on Sunday, with an event titled Blossom of Harmony: Lantern Festival Gala. Many attended the Hallam…
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Bestselling Author Candice Fox, J P Pomare to visit Connected Libraries
Book lovers will have the chance to meet some of Australia’s most acclaimed writers when two author events come to Bunjil Place Library in the…
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Mindfulness protection in daily life
In Buddhist teachings, sati—commonly translated as mindfulness—occupies a central place in the path to liberation. Far from being limited to seated meditation, mindfulness is presented…
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Looking Back
100 years ago 11 March 1926 Dandenong Band The Dandenong Band mustered in good strength for a recital in the park on Sunday afternoon, under…
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What’s On
Spanish Community Book Day Vibrant Spanish book exhibition, kid’s activities, and a special performance by Senes Flamenco – Centro de Flamenco Melbourne. – Saturday 7…
In Business – Sponsored
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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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Partnerships for manufacturing future
The South East Melbourne Manufacturers Alliance has joined forces to inspire the next generation of manufacturers in secure and reliable employment. The partnership with Bayside…
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Servo Saver app launched as fuel prices soar
A fuel price reform is in effect from today, with the introduction of updated legal requirements for fuel retailers to improve fuel price transparency and…
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Oasis builder avoids WorkSafe prosecution for Kew roof collapse
A construction company hired to build the new Dandenong Oasis has avoided WorkSafe prosecution for the collapse of a steel roof at a Kew aquatic…
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Massaging the message: parlour makes changes after community concerns
VIP Massage has covered over its website address and a QR code link at its soon-to-open Dandenong shopfront after growing community concerns. The changes were…
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Vaccination push as measles cases rise in Victoria
South east residents are urged to make sure they are vaccinated against measles, with 10 cases of measles this year in the region. Measles has…
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Massage parlour rubs locals the wrong way
To the alarm of nearby parents and traders, a purported massage parlour with ‘optional VIP services’ is set to legitimately open two doors down from…
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Armed duo attempt carjack in Hallam
Casey Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating after two men armed with knives attempted to carjack a vehicle in Hallam last month. A 20-year-old male…
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Cranbourne West breast cancer survivor walks for eighth year
Cranbourne West breast cancer survivor Renee Bradshaw will mark her eighth year of fundraising for cancer research when she joins thousands of walkers at this…
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Weekend crime crackdown leads to multiple arrests
Five people across Melbourne were arrested as part of Operation Advance last weekend — including two men from Cranbourne. The two men, both aged 36…
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Little India’s survival ‘uncertain’: traders
Dandenong’s Little India traders say their future is perilous, with a large swathe of vacant shops in Foster Street set for demolition for the first…