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Wellsprings steps up towards reconciliation
Wellsprings for Women have extended their advocacy towards justice and equality through the launch of its very first Reconciliation Action Plan. The organisation led and…
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Dandenong woman charged after guns, explosives raid
A Dandenong woman has been charged after police seized a “highly concerning” number of high-powered guns and explosives as part of an investigation into a…
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$1.4m fine after driver’s fatigue-related death
A Keysborough company and its sole director have been convicted and fined $1.43 million following the fatigue-related death of a delivery driver. Onkar Group Pty…
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Koomen for another round
After a “transition” year, Casey mayor Stefan Koomen is considering a tilt at re-election for a second consecutive mayoral term in November. Cr Koomen was…
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South East takes manufacturing mantle
South-East industry leaders got face-to-face with Federal Industry and Science Minister Tim Ayres during the launch of a report declaring the region as Australia’s manufacturing…
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Major road policing ahead of AFL Grand Final
Victoria Police is launching a major crackdown on drink and drug driving over the AFL Grand Final long weekend and warning motorists there will be…
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Casey’s community awards now open
The City of Casey is inviting residents to give recognition to those they think have gone the extra mile to make their community a better…
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Dandenong Square carjacker jailed
A hammer-holding carjacker who targeted a lone woman in Dandenong Square car park has been jailed. Brody Spokes, 22, formerly of Pakenham, followed his victim…
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Council condemns ‘extremist Nazi hate’
Greater Dandenong councillors have unanimously condemned “extremist Nazi demonstrations” in the wake of March for Australia anti-immigration rallies last month. Cr Phillip Danh raised the…
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Sweet redemption for Magpies
Feelings of hurt, frustration and disappointment drove Narre Warren’s Under-19 side to a premiership this season, successfully achieving redemption on last year’s heartbreaking finals exit.…
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Things brewing up at Southside
Southside Racing officially launched its 2025 Southside Carnival on Friday, unveiling a celebration of racing, entertainment, and community that will run from October through January.…
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From the bottom to the top: Falcons cap off season with flag
Endeavour Hills was unbeatable in the second half of the Southern Division 2 Under-19s season, winning 13 consecutive games to taste the ultimate success and…
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Foxes trio among V/Line Cup squad
Powerhouse junior girls program Narre North Foxes had three girls make Dandenong Stingrays 2025 V/Line Cup squad. Tiffany Boswell, Sienna Roden and Isabella Krause will…
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Triple Nelson hits Berwick
The Nelson family has returned to Eastern Football Netball League Premier club Berwick. Former Carlton VFL-listed Luke, Frankston VFL-listed Matt and 23-year-old Tom will line…
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A battle within for High 5’s
It’s becoming a competition within a competition for Mountain Dart League (MDL) Division 1 ladder leaders High 5’s after another extraordinary night of entertainment on…
Entertainment
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World celebrations at Noble Park
Rich cultural diversity was celebrated at the annual Noble Park Family Fun Day, on Sunday, 21 September. This year’s theme, “Around the World,” was selected…
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Fun abounds at Doveton Show
Despite the threat of looming rain, crowds flocked to the 20th annual Doveton Show on Sunday 21 September. The affordable mix of rides, animals and…
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Rotarians lend a hand
A Rotarian’s calendar is a busy one. In August, Greater Dandenong and Endeavour Hills Rotary Club reported a long list of good deeds – reinforcing…
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Man behind Team Hatton
Coach Peter Hatton previously owned a gym in Dandenong for 11 years before he started his new club Team Hatton for training local children. “I’m…
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Boxing’s home of champions
A humble club with a traditional hardcore coach in Dandenong South is not new to creating boxing champions. The Team Hatton club has done it…
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Between duty and joy
Several years ago, NETFLIX released their series The Crown about the life of Queen Elizabeth II. For me, the single theme that shone through the…
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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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Teen pair charged with alleged agg burg spree
Two teens have been charged over an alleged serious crime spree including aggravated burglaries and car thefts across Melbourne’s South and South East. A 14-year-old…
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South East takes manufacturing lead: report
Greater South East Melbourne is Australia’s manufacturing powerhouse that can drive future economic growth, according to a new report by Deloitte Access Economics. But “urgent…
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Berwick P plater caught at 196km/h
Nunawading Highway Patrol officers nabbed a probationary driver from Berwick doing almost double the speed limit in Glen Waverley. Officers intercepted the high-powered vehicle in…
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No weapons found in Dandenong op
No knives have been found during Victoria Police’s weapons search operation in Dandenong on Thursday 18 September. Acting Senior Sergeant Rob Guy, of the police’s…
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Groups mark down Collins’ legacy
Community groups have congratulated City of Casey planning director James Collins on his appointment as the new CEO of Cardinia Shire Council, though many remain…
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Powering down business energy bills
The City of Casey is offering a range of free sustainability initiatives to help local businesses cut their energy costs and reduce emissions. In a…