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Special bond shared for 100th milestone
Susanna Lacko’s 100th birthday was particularly poignant, franked by a special bond. Ms Lasko shares the same birthday as her 58-year-old grandson Edward, and they…
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A day in the life of Kay Taranto
Kay Taranto’s Wild Days Wildlife Shelter is tucked away down a drive in the Narre Warren residential precinct. It is a single-story structure under tree…
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‘Working homeless’ crisis escalates
In a dire warning on the housing crisis, Greater Dandenong is in the state top 5 for growing numbers of the ‘working homeless’. In 2022-23,…
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Students lead ANZAC respects
Seven schools led an ANZAC service for hundreds of children at Dingley Village on 24 April. It featured primary schools St Mark’s, Dingley, Kingswood, Wallarano…
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ANZAC Day commemoration unbeatable
Despite the gloomy and rainy weather conditions, the community backed up the ANZAC Day commemoration and paid their respects in Dandenong. In what is known…
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Industrial action on TAFE underfunding
Victorian TAFE teachers have taken protected industrial action after negotiations around salaries and conditions broke down, according to the Australian Education Union. AEU Victorian branch…
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$25,000 generously donated by locals for laptops
Casey residents and long-time library users Robin and Arnis Dzedins have donated $25,000 to Connected Libraries to purchase laptops and Wi-Fi dongles. “Our gift is…
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We will remember them
With strong winds blowing the flags and warm sun bearing on the attendees, Endeavour Hills held an Anzac Day ceremony at 11am on Tuesday 23…
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Camping out for local Scouts
A group of Casey Scouts received the experience of a lifetime last week – camping on the grounds of Government House in Canberra. Running from…
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Free buses to ANZAC Day service and parade
A free shuttle bus service will operate from Dandenong to the Shrine of Remembrance on ANZAC Day, 25 April. Veterans and war widows are also…
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Fire restrictions ending
The Fire Danger Period (FDP) is coming to an end across Cardinia, Casey, Baw Baw and Greater Dandenong at 1am on Wednesday, 1 May. CFA…
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Police targeting low-level speeding myths this Anzac Day
Victoria Police will be educating drivers across the state, including in Greater Dandenong, about the dangers of low-level speeding this Anzac Day weekend. Launched on…