News
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30 disability homes ‘at risk’ in South East
Thousands of people with complex disabilities are at risk of eviction from group homes that may close due to a looming funding crisis, say workers.…
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Mortgage stress hits Casey suburbs
New data from Digital Finance Analytics (DFA) has revealed that almost 52.4 percent of Victorians are struggling financially as they try to meet their mortgage…
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Man charged over critical stabbing in Narre Warren South
A man has been charged with stabbing a driver in Narre Warren South on Friday 7 November. Dandenong Family Violence Investigation Unit detectives say a…
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Plea for missing teen
Victoria Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate a missing teenager. Connor, 16, was last seen in the City of Monash on 21…
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Council action on squathouses
Greater Dandenong Council is moving on with their enforcement phase to clean-up the squatter infested properties at Woodlee Street in Dandenong. The two abandoned properties…
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Casey Council introduces new online payment system
City of Casey has launched a new online payment platform — Payble. Payble will deliver more flexibility to Casey residents in how they schedule and…
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Errant cars wreak Noble Park CBD havoc
Cars have twice ploughed over unprotected footpaths into shopfronts in Noble Park in recent weeks. Chelsea and Greater Dandenong SES crews were called to a…
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Ultimate guide: how to navigate Melbourne’s $13.5 billion Metro Tunnel
The Metro Tunnel, the city’s $13.5 billion mega-project, will open to the public in two phases: a partial opening in early December, and a full-service…
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Melbourne’s $13.5 billion Metro Tunnel to fully open in February 2026
The city’s mega-project, the $13.5 billion Metro Tunnel, will fully launch on 1 February 2026. A partial opening will begin in early December. Hailed as…
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O’Brien puts pen to paper at the Redbacks
After 12 months away from the game, highly regarded coach Steve O’Brien will begin a new era at Hampton Park, signing on as the director…
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Bernardo the man to take Hallam into premiership defence
After the most successful season in club history, Hallam is entering a new era with Anthony Bernardo set to take over the reins as senior…
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Melbourne City to begin premiership defence at Casey Fields
As the A-League Women’s season heats up, elite football will be returning to Casey Fields for the 2025/26 season. Melbourne City FC have seven games…
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Another win for the Bears
Berwick ticked yet another box last weekend as it added Springvale South to its list of victims, beating the Bloods by four wickets in round…
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Tigers roaring, but here comes the big test
Beaconsfield has won two games in a row and is looking forward to a couple of big challenges in the coming weeks as the Tigers…
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Cricket world rallies together
Every cricket club has a Ben Austin. The affable and talented youngster that uses the platform provided by community cricket to learn, experience and grow…
Entertainment
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Fun-loving Show tradition warms the weekend
Crowds enjoyed one of the area’s most enduring festivals, the 150-plus year annual Dandenong Show last weekend. Despite inclement weather, there was much fun to…
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Young revellers spook Springvale
Halloween haunted Springvale Community Hub in an inaugural ‘spooktacular’ for young people on Friday 31 October. The City of Greater Dandenong Youth and Family Services…
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Nordic Wonders
Discover nature and culture with Viking’s brand new eight day ‘Nordic Wonders’ voyage from Bergen to Oslo or vice versa. Sail the dramatic Norwegian fjords…
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Judy Nunn to visit Bunjil Place Library
Renowned Australian author Judy Nunn will visit Bunjil Place Library on the night of Monday 10 November, as part of her nationwide tour for her…
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What’s On
Dandy Show 2025 A fun-filled, family-friendly day out with livestock, animal nursery, Black Snake Wildlife display, arts, crafts, horticulture, cookery, show jumping, dog high jump,…
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Looking Back
100 years ago 12 November 2025 [ADVERTISEMENT] Everybody Suffers when the Strike Agitators Rule. COMMUNISTS AIM IS TO KEEP THE STRIKE SPIRIT ALIVE The producers…
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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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Sculpting a big impact in a small space
As backyards shrink, new ideas for gardens are on the rise. Smaller areas have necessitated a rethink in how to design outdoor spaces for maximum…
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Charity golf day scratched
An annual charity golf event has been cancelled after Greater Dandenong Council diverted its logistical support to “other priorities”. With the support of corporate sponsors,…
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Sth East youth leader wins Young Victorian of the Year
The Victorian Young Australian of the Year 2026 is based right in the South East, recognised for his impactful positive changes in the region. Abraham…
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End of term for State monitors appointed to oversee Casey Council
The City of Casey has bid farewell to the State Government Municipal Monitors, who were appointed a 12-month term to provide oversight on the conduct…
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$1.5m Employment Hub talks begin
In the latest step twoards a $1.5 million Greater Dandenong Employment Hub, a meeting was held between MPs, employers and City of Greater Dandenong Council…
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Father condemns stolen plaque
A father has condemned the theft of his son’s memorial plaque after it was stolen from a Doveton Skate Park on Frawley Road. “It is…
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Update on Milly the puppy
The Lost Dog’s Home has released a new update on the Staffy cross puppy, Milly, who remains the last of her litter to be alive,…