Robber in rehab loses appeal
A Dandenong armed robber’s appeal against his jail sentence has been refused by the Victorian Court of Appeal despite his self-described “spectacular rehabilitation”.
Allem Sabitovic,...
New family law changes set to make parenting orders more accessible
The Peninsula Community Legal Centre (PCLC) is advising future clients to be aware of upcoming changes to family law in May.
The laws on how...
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...
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...
‘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,...
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...
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...
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...
$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...
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...
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...
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...