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Absenteeism continues to rise

The number of students taking days off school has continued to climb following the Covid pandemic, with school attendance data for the 2019 to...

Man charged after Dandenong Sth explosion

A man has been charged after a homemade explosive device exploded at a Dandenong South property in June. Police say a group of men kidnapped...

Crumb rubber asphalt for sustainability

Major Road Projects Victoria has laid 400 tonnes of crumb rubber asphalt on the Narre Warren-Cranbourne Road Upgrade. The team recently laid the crumb rubber...

Emerging youngsters announce themselves

Vic Country took out the Under 16 Boys National Championships on the Gold Coast capping off a fine carnival of development for a host...

Run, Brookers, run

If the first week of the Outer East Football Netball split round 14 was about keeping finals dreams alive for some teams, the second...

Swords drawn for South Korea

Excitement is building for five martial artists from Heenan Taekwondo in Pakenham who are about to embark on a history making journey to South...

Local coaches on emerging prospects

Local boys Mitch Toner and Cody Templeton were selected to represent Vic Country in the Under-16 National Championships which got underway at Trevor Barker...

Symonds returns in big Rays win

AFLW Academy member Elli Symonds has returned from a long-term injury layoff in fine style in Dandenong’s big 14.7 91 to 1.2 8 victory...

Endeaavour Hills laying strong foundations

Endeavour Hills’ hot form streak has continued with a 6.13 49 to 4.9 44 victory over Caulfield. For the fifth consecutive week, the Falcons have...

Charity lunches cooked with heart

It’s no small task regularly cooking a warm, hearty lunch for a hall of up to 140 people. The first Monday of each month, a...

Arts space for the unitiated

A drop-in arts space is a missing link in Dandenong's bubbling mix of cultural communities, says creative Monique McNamara. In July, she led a successful...

Stellar supporters of Red Cross

Four stalwarts of Hallam Friends of the Red Cross were awarded at a presentation on 18 June. At the group’s 45th birthday party, Betty...

Call for Doveton Show volunteers

With household budgets under pressure, large crowds are expected to flock to this year’s 18th annual Doveton Show. Designed as an affordable alternative to...

Winter Festival back for 2024

The Winter Arts Festival will be making its return to the City of Casey for the 22nd year, with a line-up of arts, cultural...

Creatures great and small

Horses and ponies, the great and small, were on show at the 21st annual Scottish Heritage Day at Dandenong Showgrounds on Sunday 26 May. Minnie,...

Dandenong Pavilion Food Experience

Dandenong Pavilion (DPav) is delighted and extremely proud to have won the MMM Best Parma in Melbourne. Our team of highly motivated and experienced...

Shining bright at St Margaret’s Berwick Grammar

Students are encouraged to shine bright at St Margaret’s Berwick Grammar thanks to the school’s innovative Diamond Education Model. Four years ago, the school developed...

MP’s new home

She worked at Maccas to pay her way through high school, then danced professionally to finish a master’s degree. Rachel Payne was also employed...

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...

A true family business

Van Steensel Timbers, a family-owned business, has been a cornerstone of the community since 1965. Founded by Jan Van Steensel, the business was passed...

Navigating the complexities of asthma: A comprehensive exploration

Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition that affects the airways, causing inflammation, constriction, and excess mucus production. It is a common disorder, with an...

Eight boys in alleged stolen car charged

A 13-year-old driver from Dandenong and seven other teens in an allegedly stolen Mercedes have been charged after being tracked across the South East...

Tributes to former MP Jude Perera

Former Cranbourne Labor MP Jude Perera has died at the age of 71. His family announced with “deep sadness” on social media on 23...

Jorja the Triple Zero Hero

Pakenham’s Jorja Gardiner is a brave inspiration to all, being named a Triple Zero Hero for swiftly calling paramedics after her mother faced a...

Cranbourne home fire extinguished

Three Fire Rescue Victoria crews and a number of CFA crews responded to a house fire in Cranbourne around 8am this morning. Nobody was...

Cr Ryan to run for third term

Councillor Carol Ryan will be looking to achieve her third term on Cardinia Shire Council, announcing she will be running for re-election this October. The...

Eight teens arrested in Officer

Police, including Operation Trinity units, have arrested eight teenagers after the pursuit of an allegedly stolen vehicle which ended in Officer. Police caught sight of...

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Dandenong Pavilion Food Experience

Dandenong Pavilion (DPav) is delighted and extremely proud to have won the MMM Best Parma in Melbourne. Our team of highly motivated and experienced...