News
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Gaps in the family-violence system
Wellsprings for Women is raising the alarm over growing challenges faced by migrant and refugee women experiencing family violence across the South East. Over the…
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Casey Council launches festival initiative
With Christmas just around the corner, the City of Casey is inviting local businesses to be part of a festive initiative designed to connect them…
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Housing crisis grows
The Council to Homeless Persons has launched a new Walk in Her Shoes campaign at Bunjil Place Library, to highlight the rising numbers of women…
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Pakenham runner relays hope
Pakenham’s long-time runner Michael Soutter is lacing up once again for the Relay for Life at Casey Fields later this month, with a deeper purpose…
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Expect heavy traffic as MotoGP returns
Another huge crowd is expected on Phillip Island this weekend for the 2025 Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix. Delays are likely heading to and from the…
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Cranbourne Community Hospital opens
Cranbourne Community Hospital was officially opened after years of waiting. The plaque was unveiled on Saturday 11 October. Operated by Monash Health, the three-storey hospital…
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Unique connections to employment
An employment agency, IntoJobs, is helping First Nations people make cultural connections as well as to seek employment. The IntoJobs’ program, delivered by Mas National…
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Sth East scoops manufacturing awards
South East manufacturers have scooped this year’s Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame Awards. Members of SEMMA (South East Melbourne Manufacturers Alliance) won six of the…
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New president for CRRA
Casey Residents & Ratepayers Association (CRRA) has announced its 2025–26 executive committee following its 2025 Annual General Meeting. Longtime local resident Alan Murphy has been…
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Sport
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Winning ways for Bray on an ideal day at Corinella
The greens were buzzing at Corinella Bowls Club as 52 members of the South West Gippsland Midweek Bowling Group gathered for another round of friendly…
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Lively week for golfers at Lang Lang
LANG LANG GOLF The week began strongly at Lang Lang Golf Club with a healthy field of 82 players contesting Tuesday’s Stableford competition. In A…
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Highs and lows of cricket
Devon Meadows B Grade captain Corey Leslie is living proof that a week is a long time in cricket. Just a week after battling his…
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Hillman the hero for Titans
A Riley Marie century guided Berwick Springs to a round one win over Narre North in DDCA Turf 3. An opener whose steady hand is…
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Silverton upsets Cobras
Silverton has made its mark on the DDCA Turf 2 competition as the Bakers defeated HSD in the opening round to win by 36 runs.…
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Brilliant Bloods, poor Pirates
The clash between Springvale South and Hallam Kalora Park was shaping up to be the game of the round … but it wasn’t as evenly-matched…
Entertainment
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What’s On
Slot-car racing Relive childhood memories, share laughs, and enjoy the thrill of the track with fellow enthusiasts. – Thursday 16 October, 10am-12pm at Mr Slot…
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Crew offers free gardening help
In the flush of Spring, a charitable service by Freemasons volunteers offering free gardening and maintenance has been launched in Greater Dandenong. With a trailer…
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Hundreds fill mosque for Seerah conference
A crowd of 1000 filled the Keysborough Turkish Islamic & Cultural Centre for the 5th Annual Seerah Conference (Mawlid) on 21 September. Hosted by the…
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Spiritual self-care sustains hope
Every day we are living a life of hope. We trust the routine we have established and we walk confidently into our day. Then something…
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Looking Back
100 years ago 15 October 1925 Football Cub Ball A large number of Dandenong and district residents attended the ball of the Dandenong Junior Football…
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Game for new adventures
Players got to try out an array of board games from around the world at Dandenong Library on Wednesday 8 October. Carrom and Chinese Checkers…
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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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Trafficker arrested outside Drug Court
A judge described it as “breathtaking” that a trafficker arrived at a Dandenong Drug Court appointment in a dubiously-obtained Landcruiser laden with meth and cash.…
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Hill defends migration
Bruce MP and assistant minister Julian Hill has taken aim at critics of Australia’s migration levels. In a speech to a national migration conference on…
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Ex-Casey councillor slams citizenship email error
A former Casey councillor has criticised a “lack of attention to detail” after receiving a mistaken email from Liberal MP Wendy Lovell, congratulating him on…
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CCO after ‘devastating’ street-fight injury
A Dandenong-raised man has avoided jail after causing a victim’s profound head injury during a street-fight. Sam Sua pleaded guilty at the Victorian County Court…
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Working success-story
A South East man with intellectual disability juggles a variety of employment thanks to organisations like Wallara and Wintringham. Camilo and his family may not…
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Battin reiterates tax cuts during Cranbourne visit
Victorian Liberal Opposition leader Brad Battin promised to restore “pride in Victoria” and reiterated his party’s policy to tackle crimes and scrap several state taxes…