News
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One step closer to housing security
In an era where housing affordability is out of reach for many and homelessness is becoming increasingly visible across Melbourne’s southeast, a bold new alliance…
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Critter signs make cents for wildlife shelter
New fence signs and bumper stickers are now available for purchase across the Dandenongs to help raise awareness for local wildlife while simultaneously supporting Emerald…
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Modular saves housing crisis
As Australia’s ambitious housing targets slip further out of reach, Pakenham-based modular builder Grove has made a decisive move to help close the gap, shifting…
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Fear, heartache in Cambodia-Thai conflict
A motion of peace and acknowledgement of the unfolding conflict between Cambodia and Thailand is being drafted to be voted on at the next Greater…
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Level-crossing showdown: Businesses warn of parking jam
Dandenong South businesses on Fowler Road and surrounding areas say they are being “trampled” by overflow parking as the Progress Street level-crossing closure takes full…
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READER RESPONSE: ‘The respect deficit in our schools’
I read your recent article on declining respect in our schools with interest (Truth Be Told, ‘The respect deficit in our schools’), and while the…
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Blessed help for rough sleepers
Among the group of panellists during the Southeast Homelessness and Housing Alliance launch on Thursday, 31 July, Sharyn Ling touched on the impact of practical…
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Warrant for missing registered sex offender
Victoria Police have published an image of missing registered sex offender Adil Ghebrat wanted over an alleged assault on Tuesday 29 July. Police attended a…
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Satisfaction soars, crime fears prevail
Greater Dandenong Council is tops in Melbourne for community satisfaction, according to a recent survey. But crime, perceived safety and policing remain a key concern.…
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Sport
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Berwick’s record-breaker
Berwick co-captain Tom Brennan broke the club’s games record in Saturday’s win over Vermont, his 227th at the top level. The triple premiership player has…
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Casey grabs important victory to heighten finals chances
Casey has taken another big step towards the VFL finals with an 18.15(123) to 9.6(60) despatching of Sandringham on Sunday at Casey Fields. The result…
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Keysborough victorious over Doves
Kyden from Keysborough isn’t just a good Vella, but an exceptional player, as the young gun booted five goals to help the Burras defeat Doveton…
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Berwick grab fourth win in skipper’s record-breaking match
‘Play like Tommy B’. That was the mantra which got Berwick over the line against Vermont on Saturday in talismanic co-captain Tom Brennan’s 227th game…
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Finals chances falter after close loss for Titans
The double-chance hopes of Berwick Springs took a hit after the Titans were undone by South Mornington in the dying stages of their clash in…
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Thunder back to hot form after putting four past Knights
Dandenong Thunder seems to be back in blistering form after the club picked up a 4-0 smashing of Melbourne Knights in round 23 of the…
Entertainment
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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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Looking Back
100 years ago 6 August 1925 ABOUT PEOPLE A most enjoyable evening was spent at Dandenong House on Monday evening when Mrs. and Misses Mathews…
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What’s On
Reworlding Dandenong Join artist and academic Troy Innocent for an immersive role-playing game on the streets of Dandenong in 2050. Join a three-hour guided, interactive…
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Casey celebrating NAIDOC Week
The City of Casey celebrated NAIDOC Week as its Aboriginal Engagement team joined thousands of community members and allies in the annual NAIDOC Week March…
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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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VicRoads on the move from Dandenong
VicRoads is planning to relocate its Dandenong South customer service centre to Pakenham as soon as next year. The Dandenong South outlet provides counter services,…
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Homelessness can ‘happen to anyone’
Brian Power was among five others who spoke to the hundred-strong crowd at the launch of the Southeast Homelessness and Housing Alliance on Thursday, 31…
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Alliance to tackle Sth East homelessness
A step in the right direction to tackling hidden homelessness in the southeast has been made as the Southeast Homelessness and Housing Alliance officially launched…
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Aussie-only steel for new Dandenong aquatic centre
Imported steel has been expressly barred from the $122 million Dandenong Wellbeing Centre project. This year, ADCO Constructions was controversially appointed by Greater Dandenong Council…
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Cranbourne man removing copper cables arrested in Mulgrave
Police from Glen Waverly have arrested a Cranbourne man who was caught removing copper cabling in Mulgrave this morning. Officers were first called to the…
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Lingering frustrations on Narre Warren North car park
Frustrations around the beloved walking trail’s car park at Narre Warren North’s 1001 Steps remain rife, as residents once more, call for more to be…