News
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Trio charged over alleged armed robbery spree
A 19-year-old man and two Greater Dandenong boys have been arrested after a series of armed robberies and burglaries at businesses across Melbourne this month.…
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Bail refused after alleged cross-city pursuit
A man accused of fleeing in a stolen van from police and crashing into multiple cars in a high-speed erratic chase across south-east and west…
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Man charged following Cranbourne police ramming in stolen car
Police have charged a Cranbourne West man after he allegedly rammed a police vehicle in Cranbourne yesterday. Police spotted an orange Holden Commodore driving erratically…
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Hundreds of poisoned birds dropped dead
Investigations have begun into more than 200 dead birds found in Springvale South from suspected poisoning in recent days. Wildlife carer of 35 years, Michele…
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End of a 162-year era: Springvale’s post office to shut on Friday
An Australia Post branch on Springvale Road is set to permanently close its doors on Friday 18 July despite a community campaign and petition to…
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Accused driver faces nearly 50 charges after police pursuit
A man is facing a long list of charges after an alleged stolen, speeding van crashed several times while being pursued by police across Melbourne…
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Manufacturer fined $80,000 after worker loses finger
A Dandenong packaging manufacturer has been convicted and fined a total of $80,000 after a worker had a finger amputated due to using unguarded machinery.…
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Wheelchair pedestrian braves Dandenong-Frankston Road
A resident in a wheelchair says she is forced to dangerously cross six lanes of heavy traffic on Dandenong-Frankston Road to access a shopping precinct…
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‘Ham-fisted’ trafficker granted mercy
A “ham-fisted” trafficker who accidentally shot his girlfriend while “mucking around” with a gun in Clyde North and falsely accused the victim’s brother has been…
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Deep Cavaliers reflect on season as finals test approaches
As the sun sets on the regular season for the Casey Cavaliers Championship Youth Men, a new dawn arises with the toughest test of the…
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Hampton Park climbs to first
Hampton Park has reclaimed its spot at the top of the ladder after a 77-point victory over Doveton in the only Southern League match played…
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Laetisha’s home away from home
It’s a long way from the South East suburbs of Melbourne to Lonato Del Garda; but Berwick girl Laetisha Scanlan has certainly made herself at…
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Amazing standard in MDL Divisional Singles Championships
With the best teams in the Mountain Dart League (MDL) crowned a week earlier it was time for individuals to stand tall and shine bright…
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Doves dare to dream against Redbacks
Despite the Southern League having a bye this weekend, two old rivals will come together and battle it out at Robinson Reserve in the only…
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Wrestling coming to Hampton Park
Malice Wrestling Federation (MWF) is set to launch on Friday night at Arthur Wren Hall, Hampton Park. The show will be headlined by a clash…
Entertainment
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Inflated fun for all
A giant 300-metre inflatable obstacle course dubbed the Monster is the highlight of an indoor fun festival at Caribbean Gardens, Scoresby. The inaugural South East…
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Jennifer Mills coming to Bunjil Place
Bunjil Place will soon be home to a major retrospective showcase of the delicate, bold, and quietly powerful works of renowned Australian artist, Jennifer Mills.…
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Hope begins with a welcome
Hope travels light. It carries a small suitcase, a few cherished photos, and a quiet prayer: “May this be the place where I am safe…
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HOME is where the art is
Dandenong is sprawling with art for 14 weeks as part of the HOME 25: Invisible Cities exhibition. Sixteen artists are showcasing the stories of refugee,…
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What’s On
Acoustic Afternoons Local Dandenong musician Alejandro Aguanta (Instrumental Music – Classical Guitar, Various styles) at the new roving exhibition HOME 25: Invisible Cities. – Saturday…
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Looking Back
100 years ago 16 July 1925 Income Tax Returns Persons whose income in Victoria for salaries and wages etc., during the 12 months ended 30…
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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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Police investigate e-scooter crash
Victotia Police are investigating after an e-scooter rider has been hospitalised after a collision with a vehicle in Dandenong this month. The vehicle was travelling…
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Cr Garad, council at odds on Israel retweets
Greater Dandenong councillor Rhonda Garad has demanded a public apology from the council over its media statement that her social-media retweets “support anti-semitic language”. Cr…
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IKEA builds cultural diversity at work
International giant IKEA in Springvale has made a drive to employ refugees and new arrivals who face greater barriers to work. Twenty-six individuals from seven…
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Drug blitz in CBDs
Police have made 210 arrests in a three-month drug-detection operation in Dandenong, Noble Park and Springvale CBDs. Among the arrests are alleged drug dealers trafficking…
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Arrest in Noble Park after police pursuit
Police have arrested the alleged driver of a stolen vehicle in Noble Park following a pursuit through Melbourne’s south-east. Officers spotted an allegedly stolen black…
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Dillwynia ward name galore
Dillwynia Ward in the City of Casey will soon be the recipient of a swathe of new names for its many facilities, reserves and landmarks…