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Special bond shared for 100th milestone

Susanna Lacko’s 100th birthday was particularly poignant, franked by a special bond. Ms Lasko shares the same birthday as her 58-year-old grandson Edward, and they...

A day in the life of Kay Taranto

Kay Taranto’s Wild Days Wildlife Shelter is tucked away down a drive in the Narre Warren residential precinct. It is a single-story structure under...

‘Working homeless’ crisis escalates

In a dire warning on the housing crisis, Greater Dandenong is in the state top 5 for growing numbers of the ‘working homeless’. In 2022-23,...

Shelley, Puoch have names called in 2024 WNBA Draft

Two basketballers from Melbourne's South East were part of the latest intake of talent to the Women's National Basketball League (WNBA) in the United...

Holty kicks 1300th goal in Lang Lang win

Champion local goal kicker Marc Holt crossed the 1300 goal mark in Lang Lang’s 25-point win over Longwarry in the Ellinbank District Football League. He...

Blackburn spares Berwick’s blushes

Poor kicking for goal spared Berwick from a significant margin of defeat against Blackburn at home on Saturday afternoon in the Eastern Football Netball...

Cranbourne fall short in tough test

Cranbourne’s winless start to the season has continued, going down to Port Melbourne 11.9 75 to 5.8 38 in the hardest road trip in...

Falcons continue winning form

Southern Football Netball League club Endeavour Hills has continued its winning streak, bringing the heat to best Keysborough 11.9 75 to 7.4 46. The cohesion...

Mixed results in Gippy double header; Dalgleish shines

A competitive first half was overshadowed by a disappointing finish for Gippsland Power’s girls at Shepley Oval on Saturday morning, Sydney Swans Academy winning...

MasterChef star visits Bunjil

In the 15 years since she first graced our screens in MasterChef, season one winner Julie Goodwin has become a beloved name throughout the...

Cracking the code to success

Sixteen-year-old whiz kid Dinith Meegahapola has cracked the code, winning a coveted visit to Apple’s HQ in the US. The Haileybury student and app developer...

Dandy-Con leaps into action

Heroes and villians are set to jump off the page at Dandenong Library for the return of Dandy-Con comic festival. Dandy-Con will be a carnival...

What’s On

City Nature Challenge Join eager citizen scientists from councils in the Greater Melbourne area to compete with cities from around the world by taking pictures...

Looking Back

100 years ago 24 April 1924 Wild weather Following on a mild, wet summer, the autumn rains in this district have been unusually heavy and are seriously...

Nawroz Festival a success

The Bakhtar Casey Nawroz Festival 2024 held on Saturday 13 April in Hallam was a resounding success. Drawing a crowd of more than 2000...

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...

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...

Four easy ways to save water around your garden

Whether you love your lawn or want to grow a tropical oasis in your backyard, for gardeners, being water-wise can help save money and...

Christmas classics for the festive season

The holiday season is upon us and it's the time for many traditions, including binge watching the same old Christmas films we all know...

How to select a great dentist

There are different moments in which we see ourselves in need to look for a dentist. One of the most common moments is after...

Keep your kids busy and the planet happy

With the next round of school holidays quickly approaching, many parents and guardians may be scratching their heads trying to think of activities to...

We will remember them

With strong winds blowing the flags and warm sun bearing on the attendees, Endeavour Hills held an Anzac Day ceremony at 11am on Tuesday...

Camping out for local Scouts

A group of Casey Scouts received the experience of a lifetime last week - camping on the grounds of Government House in Canberra. Running from...

Free buses to ANZAC Day service and parade

A free shuttle bus service will operate from Dandenong to the Shrine of Remembrance on ANZAC Day, 25 April. Veterans and war widows are...

Fire restrictions ending

The Fire Danger Period (FDP) is coming to an end across Cardinia, Casey, Baw Baw and Greater Dandenong at 1am on Wednesday, 1 May. CFA...

Police targeting low-level speeding myths this Anzac Day

Victoria Police will be educating drivers across the state, including in Greater Dandenong, about the dangers of low-level speeding this Anzac Day weekend. Launched on...

Man charged over alleged Endeavour Hills crophouse

Police seized more than 300 plants in a raid on an alleged crop house in Endeavour Hills on 17 April. Divisional Response Unit police...

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Special bond shared for 100th milestone

Susanna Lacko’s 100th birthday was particularly poignant, franked by a special bond. Ms Lasko shares the same birthday as her 58-year-old grandson Edward, and they...