News
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Emergency Management Plan consultation period open in Casey
The City of Casey is seeking the community’s input on their recent goal to review the Municipal Energy Management Plan. Updated every three years, the…
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NIMBY or xenophobia? When places of worship are unwelcome in Green Wedge zones
You hear it all the time: “We’re not racist, we just want to protect the environment.” And yet, planning rejections for places of worship —…
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Dictator comparison sparks criticism
Liberal South-eastern Metropolitan MP Ann-Marie Hermans has compared former Premier Daniel Andrews to Joseph Stalin during a parliamentary debate on Wednesday, 27 August. This first…
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WTE incinerators under the blowtorch
A State Parliament inquiry has been launched into waste-to-energy incinerators, with the support of Government MPs. Meanwhile during a debate on the issue, Upper House…
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Armed carjacker gets bogged down
A man who carjacked a victim at knifepoint before bogging the vehicle in a garden 150 metres away has been jailed. Reza Muradi, about 23-24…
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Gaming Minister defends ‘robust’ pokies trial
Gaming Minister Enver Erdogan has defended the State Government’s ”robust” pokies-card trial set to begin in Greater Dandenong in September. The trial of mandatory carded-play…
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Crime, not a social issue; police confront family violence in Casey
The City of Casey has been identified as Victoria’s family violence hotspot, with police revealing nearly 7000 incidents recorded so far this year, the highest…
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Nightmares in motion
Victoria Police say stolen cars are no longer just about theft — they’re increasingly a public safety crisis. “Stolen vehicles pose a significant risk to…
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Ideas sought for economic growth
Future prosperity in Greater Dandenong’s business and activity centres is open for comment. Greater Dandenong Council is inviting the community to help develop its Economy…
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Sport
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Bull backed in as Reback rise continues
Hampton Park coach Luke Bull signed on the dotted line last September; now 12 months on the Redbacks have re-appointed the two-time Noble Park premiership…
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Thunder stumbles at final hurdle on eve of postseason
Dandenong Thunder ended its fantastic regular season on a sour note by losing to fifth-placed Preston Lions 2-0 in round 26 of the NPL. At…
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City secure finals with win
Dandenong City punched its ticket to the NPL finals with a 3-0 win away at Melbourne Victory in round 26. City came through when it…
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Magpies fly home with upset victory
The final five will remain the same for finals in Southern Division 1 despite Narre Warren pulling off an upset victory against fourth-placed Springvale Districts…
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Gibbs and Richardson in battle for the ages
Dean Gibbs and Chris Richardson provided one of the great showdowns of the Mountain Dart League Division 1 season on Friday night with a three-leg…
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Hawks soar and Bulls flop
Rowville will take great confidence into this Sunday’s elimination final against South Croydon after the Hawks proved too good for second-placed East Ringwood in Eastern…
Entertainment
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Booked up for storied celebrations
It’s that time of year when our favourite book characters take new life. Students at Spring Parks and Dandenong North primary schools dressed up as…
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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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Finding common ground
The Interfaith Network is about creating spaces where people are seen, heard, and embraced for who they are, no matter their faith background. It’s about…
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Looking Back
100 years ago 27 August 1925 New Head Mr. J. Hilliard, head master of Noble Park State School, has been appointed to the charge of…
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Inara’s art of generosity
Two decades ago, Inara Taylor gifted a popular art show to Noble Park. Now the 82-year-old Traralgon-based painter is bearing more gifts to help raise…
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3D animations light up world fare
A unique 3D-dining experience is lighting up tables at Hyatt Place in Caribbean Park, Scoresby. In an exclusive Victorian season, Le Petit Chef & Friends…
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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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Where lives are transformed
The quiet, unassuming town of Nyora is one of the last places you’d expect to find men of all ages turning their lives around. Just…
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Withdrawal denied: Dandenong backs pokies trial
Greater Dandenong councillors will continue backing the State Government’s pokies-card trial after an intense debate on 25 August. A 4-2 majority voted against Cr Rhonda…
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198km/h L-plater’s motorbike impounded
A learner motorcyclist has beeen allegedly detected at 198 km/h in an 80 zone by police on Westall Road Extension. Greater Dandenong Highway Patrol police…
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Dandenong teens arrested after alleged car-damage spree
Three Dandenong teenagers have been arrested after they were caught damaging cars in Hampton Park overnight. Police were called to reports of teens smashing the…
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Lessons for local leaders
Spots are open for a free development course for South East community leaders next month. The Future Impact Community Leadership program is delivered by Leadership…
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Payne fires up debate on incinerators
A South East MP is seeking to reignite debate on the growing role of waste-to-energy incinerators in Victoria, including in Dandenong South. This week, Legalise…