News
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Emerson School showcased in award-winning film
Emerson School officially screened an international award-winning documentary Unlocking the Potential: The Vital Role of Specialist Education, leaving its audience deep in emotions. The work…
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Oz Day Awards open to public
Greater Dandenong’s annual community awards ceremony is proposed to be open to the public next year after strong “feedback”. Councillors are set to vote on…
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Crowds line up for soup, warmth and connection
Erin Harper is a devoted volunteer of nine years for Vinnies South Eastern Soup Van in Dandenong sharing the importance of human connections and community.…
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Metro Tunnel gears up For full weekend of trial operations
Metro Tunnel Project will embark on another critical period of end-to-end trial operations in August, as the project gets ready to open later this year.…
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Noble Park shisha lounge allegedly firebombed
Staff and customers have fled from a shisha cafe in Noble Park that was allegedly firebombed late on Wednesday 6 August. Two unknown offenders reportedly…
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Casey mum objects to ‘unreasonable complainant’ status
A Casey ratepayer was shocked to learn that she has been placed under an Unreasonable Complainant Conduct (UCC) Register after sending no more than five…
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Connected Libraries fold for a cause during Homelessness Week
Connected Libraries is joining the statewide “Houses at Parliament” campaign to raise awareness of homelessness in Victoria. Across all libraries, staff and library visitors are…
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They can’t own homes? That’s a lie you’re being sold
Every week, without fail, the headlines scream: “Gen Z will never own a home.” “The dream is over.” “Housing crisis deepens.” “Cost of living has…
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Tributes for ex-mayor and eco-visionary Leon Trembath
Former City of Springvale mayor Leon Trembath has been remembered as a passionate force of the environment. Trembath, 83, a father of three, grandfather and…
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Sport
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Beaconsfield bank another important win on road to finals
Beaconsfield made it back-to-back wins on Saturday beating Norwood 12.21(93) to 4.5(29). Led by Charlie Muley’s four goals and Josh Mounter’s best-afield showing, the win,…
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Berwick, Noble Park lose to Rowville, Vermont respectively
Berwick fell heartbreakingly short of a stirring comeback against Rowville on Saturday at Seebeck Oval. The Hawks held on 13.12(90) to 12.14(86), having led by…
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Cranbourne backs in Soldatos to lead club forward
Despite a disappointing season which could see Cranbourne relegated the club has backed in its leader re-appointing coach Angelo Soldatos for 2026. The first-time senior…
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Rays girls in stinging form
Dandenong Stingrays coach Nathan Boyd has praised the growth of twins Mizuki and Nalu Brothwell. The pair continue to develop well, averaging 16 and 15…
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Hawks hang on in a thriller
Rowville has taken the upper hand over neighbouring Noble Park in the race for a spot in this year’s Eastern Premier Division finals series after…
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Tungsten titans have radar dialled in
Two teams remain undefeated at the top of the Mountain Dart League Division 1 ladder after High 5’s and The Chiefs once again produced dominant…
Entertainment
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Showcase of our special city
A showcase of the public’s best photos of Greater Dandenong’s favourite places will again feature in a 2026 community calendar. The council is calling for…
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Magic beneath the mud: Sheree Marris dives into Western Port wonders
For years, marine biologist Sheree Marris believed she had to travel overseas to witness the world’s most spectacular marine life. But now, the award-winning environmental…
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Hope plays a role in Reworlding Dandenong
Groups of role-players are traipsing through Dandenong streets this month, with a bold hope of reimagining the city’s 2050 future. Dr Troy Innocent, from RMIT…
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Bodybuilding, medals and a mission: Cranbourne gym owner empowers community
An owner of a Cranbourne multicultural gym has won big at a state bodybuilding championship, while continuing to build a tight-knit fitness community. Sarab Singh…
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Entries close soon
Time is running out to win the journey of a lifetime! Entries close at noon on Thursday, 14 August, so don’t miss your chance to…
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Refuse to let despair have the final word
In Judaism, hope is not simply a fleeting emotion or a gentle wish for better times. Rather, it is something far deeper: a discipline of…
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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…
More News
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Warnings for e-bike users
Victoria Police is launching a new road policing enforcement effort targeting reckless e-bike riders. Operation Consider, will commence today (Wednesday 6 August), involving police members…
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Ex-AFL coach snubs Casey Fields
The tyranny of distance – it’s why Casey Council is calling for the AFL to bring more elite footy closer to its suburban fans in…
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Man jailed after preying on 15 year old
A 23-year-old man has been sentenced for a sexual act with a child in her grandparents’ house in the South East three years ago. He…
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Noble Park, Keysborough among suburbs searched as hoons arrested
Noble Park and Keysborough were among a number of suburbs searched in early June, following police charging three people as part of an alleged hoon…
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Early intervention to homelessness
As a crucial step was taken to address homelessness with the formation of the Southeast Homelessness and Housing Alliance, conversations around underlying causes were rife,…
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Friendship Day at Wooranna Park PS
Wooranna Park Primary School celebrated Friendship Day on Friday 1 August with URSTRONG program. The well regarded program is well regarded social, emotional wellbeing program…