News
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$4.5 million Pearcedale Hindu Temple rejected by VCAT
The state tribunal has rejected a $4.5 million Hindu Temple proposal in Pearcedale’s green wedge zone, marking a milestone in a three-and-a-half-year community fight. The…
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Commodore impounded after fleeing hoon-meet
Police have caught up with a purple Holden Commodore allegedly at a hoon meet in Dandenong South’s industrial area. Responding to reports of dangerous driving…
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High-end drink driver caught in Springvale
An alleged-drink driver has blown 0.260 after being intercepted in Springvale early on Sunday 10 August. Springvale police say they tried to intercept the Holden…
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Shooting for the top
There’s a frenzy of energy on the boards at Dandenong Stadium, as two teams of teen talent prepare to fly across the Nullabor to vie…
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Kicking Goals and aiming high
South East residents have taken part in what is considered a groundbreaking job hunting initiative in the face of high youth unemployment rates. Thirteen participants…
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Success stories on the big screen
Some of Emerson School’s former students watched themselves on the big screen for the first time at a premiere screening of an award-winning school documentary…
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Police investigate multi-car crash on Monash Fwy
Police are appealing for dashcam footage as they investigate a multi-vehicle crash in Mulgrave on Friday, 8 August. Four vehicles collided on the Monash Freeway,…
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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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Sport
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Strongman needs your help
When Cook Islands-born strongman Jonathan (Jono) Nelio steps onto the global platform at the 2025 World Natural Strongman Championships in Ireland, he’ll be lifting far…
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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…
Entertainment
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Muralist dips lid to Dandy Pig
Decades of dormant memories are being roused by a blazing mural tribute to the iconic Dandy Pig neon sign. Acclaimed artist Claudio Mantuano has portrayed…
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Milestone for iconic art show
Entries are open for the 20th anniversary of the Noble Park Community Centre Art Show. The iconic event was the brainchild of Hugh Kilgower and…
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What’s On
Space discovery Enter an immersive 360° digital planetarium. Learn about the solar system, space exploration, and lunar travel. Presented by Science Discovery Dome. Library membership…
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Poem for peace
May I invite you to reflect with me … and may our hearts be in shared humanity, let us pause for a sacred moment of…
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Looking Back
100 years ago 13 August 1925 LETTER BOX At its last meeting, the Cranbourne Shire council was notified by the Deputy Postmaster-General that its application…
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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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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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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…