News
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Drumming, dancing and community dialogue mark Australia Day festivities
As the sun beamed and the heat began to rise in the late morning of January 26, Bunurong Senior Elder, Uncle Mark Brown commenced a…
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Langwarrin CFA veteran Bill Ellis awarded OAM for decades of service
Veteran Langwarrin CFA member Bill Ellis has been awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in recognition of more than six decades of…
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Langwarrin CFA veteran Andrew Garth Johnson awarded Australian Fire Service Medal
Veteran CFA firefighter Andrew Garth Johnson has been awarded the Australian Fire Service Medal as part of the Australia Day Honours. Before moving to Drouin…
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11 kids rescued from locked cars on scorching Saturday: Ambulance Victoria
Ambulance Victoria (AV) paramedics responded to 11 cases of children locked in cars during a scorching Saturday across Victoria. After a day in which Melbourne…
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Three accused of $24m drug smuggling attempt
Three men from Melbourne’s South East have been accused of allegedly trying to smuggle drugs with a street value of more than $24 million on…
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Teens flee stolen-car crash on Monash Freeway
Up to eight teen boys fled from a stolen car after a two-vehicle crash in Endeavour Hills on Saturday morning 24 January. The allegedly stolen…
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Police van rammed, shots fired in Dandenong
Police have fired shots after a Jeep allegedly rammed their van and drove at the officers at a Dandenong motel on Thursday 22 January. Officers…
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$1.3m Pearcedale Reserve upgrade gets underway
Construction has begun on a major upgrade to Pearcedale Reserve, with the $1.3 million Playground and Skate Park project set to transform the space into…
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‘Can’t see it being mended’, Liberal MP Jason Wood says after Nationals ‘hissy fit’ breaks Coalition
Local Liberal MP Jason Wood has firmly backed Sussan Ley’s leadership against what he labels the Nationals’ latest “hissy fit” that resulted in the Coalition…
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Sport
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Falcons rise as Noble stalls
Noble Park (8/239) has taken a stunning fall to sixth place in the Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association (VSDCA) after a brave but failed run-chase against…
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Highest bar set for Hedged
Enigmatic five-year-old gelding Hedged is now one step away from realising his full potential after scoring an upset win in the $350,000 Group 2 Australia…
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Surging Swans almost hampered by Hawks
The prospect of a finals berth in Vic Premier Cricket is looking much healthier for Casey South Melbourne (9/347d) after the Swans held off a…
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244-run stand leads Coomoora to victory
A remarkable 244-run partnership between Coomoora pair Krishan Alang and Jarrod Munday saw the side register a 92-run victory over Lyndale in the DDCA Turf…
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Noble knocked from perch
Noble Park (173) has experienced the sour taste of defeat for the first time in more than three months after being outplayed by fifth-placed Altona…
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The Big Sky shows no limit
An unconventional build up has added further lustre to the dominant debut win of The Big Sky after the two-year-old son of Bivouac made a…
Entertainment
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Looking Back
100 years ago 28 January 1926 OBSERVATIONS Dandenong citizens have received strict instructions from the ineffective and irritating Water Commission not to water their gardens…
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It stops with me: a resolution for a better world
As we stand at the threshold of a New Year, the air is usually filled with resolutions about personal improvement—diets, fitness, or career goals. But…
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Celebrating a good harvest
Basking in sunshine, about 200 celebrated a Pongal harvest festival in Harmony Square, Dandenong on Sunday 18 January. Victorian Tamil Cultural Association staged the 32nd…
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What’s on
Nature Play Cranbourne Free nature inspired activities for a range of age groups. – Thursday 22 January, 10am – 2pm at Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne…
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Tooradin Tractor Show roars to a close
The Tooradin Tractor & Pull Show wrapped up its 2026 with roaring engines, flying dirt and a breathtaking air display on the Bass Coast. Despite…
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Bunjil Place set to hosts vibrant Open Space festival this summer
Open Space will be taking over Bunjil Place this summer, with a packed lineup and events to keep you busy during the summer holidays. From…
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Chery Omoda musical chairs
It’s getting quite difficult to keep track of the constantly evolving brands and sub-brands within the giant Chinese Chery group. The most recent development is…
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Impressive SUV alternative
Although Korean carmaker SsangYong has been in the Australian market for the past 20 years it has never been able to get close to the…
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Spruce up your outdoor living areas
As we enter summer, you may notice that your outdoor area is looking a little worse for wear. Perhaps the deck is a bit dull…
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Parents Change of Preference Advice
Missed their ATAR? A parent’s guide to VTAC Change of Preference The end of Year 12 brings a whole array of mixed feelings for you…
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Rockin’ around the Christmas tree
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas across the City of Casey, with a range of festive decorations to match local residents’ wonderful homes.
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Merry Christmas from the St Germain Health & Wellness Precinct
The St Germain Health & Wellness Precinct – including St Germain Superclinic, Marina Radiology and Anytime Fitness – wishes our community a warm, safe, and…
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Soil clean-up wait continues
A giant asbestos-riddled soil mound in Bangholme’s Green Wedge still remains, despite an order for its removal by the end of 2025. In the latest…
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Series of car thefts at Fountain Gate Shopping Centre sparks concern
Fountain Gate Shopping Centre has been a hotspot for a string of car thefts over the last few months with many shoppers are now choosing…
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Residents continue disputes over $310,000 Overflow Carpark in Residential Area
Kramer Drive residents are still disputing the decision by Casey Council to move ahead with a $310,000 overflow carpark that would gain access through their…
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Stay vigilant around water this long weekend
Ambulance Victoria is urging people to take extra care in and around water this long weekend, as a spate of tragic drownings continue to impact…
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Total Fire Ban declared ahead of scorching conditions
A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for Saturday 24 January for all of Victoria as temperatures are set to soar in their late…
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Water police boost patrols for Australia Day weekend, warn of risky behaviour
The Water Police Squad is prompting a water safety warning ahead of the Australia Day long weekend and will be boosting its presence and patrols…
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Rural Clyde North residents ‘sick’ of near-daily illegal rubbish dumping
Rural residents in Clyde North say they are “sick” of years of illegal rubbish dumping on local dirt roads, claiming the problem has escalated to…
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Man scarred by alleged New Year’s Eve stabbing
A Hampton Park man says his “life has changed forever” after a horrifying alleged stabbing on the evening of New Years Eve at Pakenham Station.…
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Sth East MPs mourn Bondi atrocity
Isaacs Labor MP Mark Dreyfus has paid a moving tribute in Federal Parliament to 15 victims of last year’s Bondi shooting attack. On 19 January,…
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Police boost road presence for long weekend
Police will be ramping up their operations and presence on the road over the public holiday long weekend, focusing on excessive speeds as well as…