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Tips for a top holiday road trip
Before setting off on a road trip, it’s important to be prepared and ready to tackle a long journey. Here are some of the top…
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Top 5 tips for shopping with kids
The holidays are a time of fun and relaxation, but often the weight of picking the perfect gift can invite unwarranted stress. Add to that…
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Feed your interest
Growing vegetables in pots is a fantastic way to eat fresh and save money over summer. Whether it’s space, time or physical ability that rules…
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Make healthy choices this New Year
The Alcohol and Drug Foundation (ADF) is urging the community to make healthy and safe choices when celebrating during the New Year period. ADF chief…
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New year, healthy you: Get ready for 2026 with these simple steps to lower your cancer risk
It’s never too early to start making your New Year’s resolutions, especially when it comes to improving your health and lowering your cancer risk. With…
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Victoria records highest-ever number of cancer diagnoses
New data released today by the Victorian Cancer Registry (VCR) has revealed that in 2024 the state recorded the highest number of new cancer diagnoses…
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Naming the harm is not the same as fixing the cause
A week after the Bondi shooting, Australia has moved through familiar stages. Shock. Grief. Anger. Accusations. And now, reflection. As Hanukkah draws to a close,…
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PERSON OF THE YEAR: Miracle mayor’s tale of survival
In an extraordinary life of service, Bill Warner OAM’s most extraordinary year might well be his 100th. The three-time Springvale mayor, former police officer and…
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Supporting early detection
Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) launched a new Breast Cancer Awareness campaign, Know Yourself. Feel Yourself, earlier this year, urging women to give their breasts…
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Nicest view for Noble Park
Noble Park (6/140) is enjoying an unimpeded view from the top of the Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association (VSDCA) ladder after escaping with a thrilling three-run…
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Dream team a winning Unit
Champion Cranbourne trainer Ciaron Maher and emerging jockey Tom Stockdale have continued their feature-race winning ways after Unit Five made an impressive racetrack debut at…
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Tough as teak Taramansour
A strong belief in his own intuition has been vindicated for local trainer Phillip Stokes after Taramansour scored a commanding victory in the $300,000 Listed…
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Building Storm hits Officer
Melbourne Storm’s connection with the local community continued to grow on Saturday with Victoria’s NRL heroes heading to Comely Banks Recreation Reserve in Officer for…
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Dandenong Stingrays trio drafted
A trio of Dandenong Stingrays were selected at the AFLW Draft on Monday night. Twins Mizuki and Nalu Brothwell and close friend Matilda Argus all…
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Quirk century Bloody brilliant
All teams took the field against familiar opposition on the weekend in the Dandenong District Cricket Association (DDCA) completing the second of consecutive one-day matches…
Entertainment
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Why Aussies love the iconic ‘chicken parma’
The chicken parmigiana, often affectionately called “chicken parma” or “parmi” in Australia, is a beloved staple of Australian pub culture. Its widespread popularity across the…
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Tips to keep kids engaged when the family is dining out
When dining out at a restaurant with kids, it’s essential to have a few tricks up your sleeve to keep them entertained and engaged. Here…
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Discover the best of Australian summer wines
As the Australian summer heats up, wine lovers are gearing up to sip on refreshing wines that complement the sun-soaked days. Australia’s diverse wine regions,…
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Top barbecue ideas for summer
As summer sets in across Australia, it’s the perfect time to fire up the barbecue and enjoy some of the country’s best grilled dishes. From…
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Preparing kids to go back to school
Parents and guardians across Australia are gearing up for the back-to-school season. Whether it’s the first day of school or the start of a new…
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A cinematic milestone – Cameo turns 90
Belgrave’s Cameo Cinema isn’t just a place to catch a flick; it’s a cherished local gem that’s been creating unforgettable memories for nearly a century,…
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Spruce up your outdoor living areas
As we enter summer, you may notice that your outdoor area is looking a little worse for wear. Perhaps the deck is a bit dull…
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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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2026 Victorian state school terms
Parents, mark Wednesday 28 January in your diaries! That is the day government school students return to the classroom for 2026 after the long summer…
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Saved from the Streets
PRECEDE: Retired gang members Mar and Moses Riek know firsthand how trapped life on the streets can feel, where escape seems impossible. In a heartfelt…
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Rates cap set at 2.75%
Council rates will be capped at 2.75 per cent for the coming year by the State Government, in line with the Essential Services Commission recommendation.…
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NEWS-MAKER 2025: Tragedy revisits Dandenong Creek
DANDENONG CREEK The Dandenong community mourned the tragic loss of a loving mother and son who drowned in Dandenong Creek as history repeated itself. The…
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NEWS-MAKERS 2025: Outcry over hospital maternity cuts
Maternity Downgrades to Dandenong Hospital Monash Health’s potential downgrading of maternity services at Dandenong Hospital sparked outrage within the community, Greater Dandenong Council and staff…
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NEWS-MAKERS 2025: Bazaar battle divides
INTRO: Major decisions loom over the Greater Dandenong over issues snowballing into 2026 such as the Thomas Street precinct naming debate, Dandenong Hospital maternity services…