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Four arrested over alleged BMW shooting
Four South East men have been arrested after a man in a BMW was shot in Dandenong earlier this year. Southern Metro Region Crime Squad…
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RACV identifies City of Casey’s most dangerous intersections
Three intersections in the City of Casey have been named among the most dangerous in the outer south east, according to RACV’s 2025 My Melbourne…
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Lake name causes divide
The year-long debate on the naming of Berwick Spring Lakes to Guru Nanak Lake reached the Upper House last Wednesday, where the Liberal Party left…
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Game over for SESH
In a major shock, the massive South East Sports Hub (SESH) in Bangholme – as well as a housing estate at a Keysborough Green Wedge…
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Burnout alleged
A Narre Warren man’s car was impounded after police broke up a large hoon-gathering in the Clyde region on 14 October. When police arrived, the…
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Sport stars rise to great heights
Two Futsal fanatic students and a passionate rugby player from Hampton Park Secondary College have reached the big leagues. Irfan Jafari and Farzam Hussaini will…
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Forget Guru Nanak Lake – let’s name a suburb Nanakville instead!
A lake (re)naming? A Parliament and politicians uneasy about a petition. A community confused. And once again, grassroots racism rears its ugly head! Let’s be…
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Draft maps released for higher-density housing
Draft maps have been revealed for new higher-density planning zones surrounding Springvale, Noble Park, Yarraman and Dandenong railway stations. They are among 23 train and…
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Sandown racing assured despite Kanga resignation
Melbourne Racing Club’s plans for keeping Sandown racecourse open for racing are unchanged, despite the sudden departure of chair John Kanga. Over several years, MRC…
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JOCs ready for new era
Dandenong-based football club St John’s Old Collegians will turn a new page in the club’s history as it successfully transferred from the Victorian Amateur Football…
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Lions welcome new faces to boost 2026 premiership quest
The Pakenham Football Club has been getting busy over the offseason as the Lions have bolstered their premiership hopes with a plethora of new signatures.…
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Bears poised for big win
After a comprehensive loss in round 1 against Springvale South, things have just gone from bad to worse for Hallam Kalora Park. The Hawks, who…
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Maroons steal unlikely win
The great escape! A heart-stopping finish at Upper Beaconsfield Reserve saw the Maroons win their second consecutive game in round three of the Casey Cardinia…
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Eagles announce new coach
Beaconsfield has announced Scott Kerr as its senior coach for the 2026 season. The Eastern League Division 1 club made the announcement last Thursday, with…
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Bergmans’ Berwick return
First it was the full Nelson; now it’s the Bergman bunch. Eastern Football Netball League Premier side Berwick is set to welcome two renowned families…
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Double Ninth Festival A cherished day in Chinese culture observed on the 9th day of the 9th lunar month that honours ancestors, promotes longevity, and…
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Golden memories at Cup trophy tour
The golden Melbourne Cup trophy made its rounds at Casey Manor Aged Care Home in Narre Warren as part of the upcoming Melbourne Cup in…
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Art to Gobo lights
Year nine and ten students from Cranbourne Secondary College have had the opportunity to showcase their vibrant and colourful artwork through gobo lights at Clydesdale…
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Diwali lights up Market
Delirious dance sparked Diwali joy at Dandenong Market on Sunday 19 October. Photographer Rob Carew captured some of the packed program of performers for the…
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October brims with celebration
Well what a pleasure to be asked to present messages of hope on behalf of the interfaith network. Firstly, G’mar chatima tovah is the greeting…
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Discobility marks 26 years of inclusion
For more than a quarter of a century, Discobility has been lighting up Cranbourne with music, laughter, and connection. On Wednesday 8 October, the community…
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Reflecting on NAIDOC Week
This NAIDOC Week we celebrate and recognise the history, culture and achievements of First Peoples. Yoorrook and truth telling have given Victorians a powerful opportunity…
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A Positive Take on Downsizing
If you are looking to Downsize and feeling overwhelmed, it is completely understandable. You have most probably lived in the same home for many years,…
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Respect, Reflect, Celebrate
Modern Australia has an Aboriginal heritage, a British foundation and a multicultural character. These three elements are what have made the Australian identity unique. When…
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Stockland Halcyon – offering financial freedom
Stockland Halcyon – offering financial freedom and secure living for over-55s in Melbourne’s South-East. Victorians over 55 years of age are increasingly seeking to unlock…
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Help End Youth Homelessness
Direct Chemist Outlet and Lighthouse Foundation Join Forces to Help End Youth Homelessness. As the holiday season draws near, the spirit of giving takes centre…
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Personalised approach
Sunrise2Sunrise is a Registered NDIS provider that does things differently. We take pride in offering professional services traditionally only provided in larger corporate Disability Support…
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Aspiring mayor warns against election boycott
Mayoral aspirant Sophie Tan has warned of “consequence” for councillors who boycott Greater Dandenong mayoral elections next month. Cr Tan, a twice deputy-mayor, confirmed she…
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Why the wait for mental-health ED patients?
Mental health patients languishing in Dandenong and Casey hospital emergency departments are still getting specialist care and support, according to Monash Health. In April-June, just…
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P-platers’ cars impounded after alleged high speeds on Monash Fwy
Two P-platers have had their vehicles impounded after being allegedly detected at high speed on Monash Freeway last weekend. A 20-year-old woman from Bonnie Brook…
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Second man linked to alleged sport-club arsons
Two South East men have been charged after arsons destroyed two community sport buildings in City of Monash. CIU detectives say the blazes at the…
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Trio charged after Hallam agg burg
Three men have been charged after an alleged aggravated home burglary in Hallam early on Sunday 19 October. A group of offenders allegedly stole gardening…
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‘Erratic’ drink-driver allegedly blows .160
A 32-year-old driver has lost her licence and had her Nissan impounded in Mulgrave after an alleged blood-alcohol reading more than thrice the limit. Police…