News
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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…
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Vanity Lane site for sale
Greater Dandenong Council is set to sell-off land once earmarked for being a key pedestrian link in central Dandenong. At a 13 October meeting, councillors…
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Laundry fined $270K after fatal fall
A commercial laundry service in Dandenong South has been fined $270,000 after a driver died from a fall off a truck’s elevated tailgate. Ensign Services…
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Bandicoot shelters put to the test at Cranbourne Gardens
A new trial at the Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne is giving Southern Brown Bandicoots a safe place to hide. Southern Brown Bandicoot outreach officer Eilish…
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FWO blitz on migrant employees’ workplaces
Authorities have targeted employers of migrant workers in a series of snap inspections in the South East. The Fair Work Ombudsman and Australian Border Force…
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Fountain Gate machete attack investigated
Casey Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding two incidents at a shopping centre in Narre Warren on 15 October. Police were called…
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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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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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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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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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Trades apprentice forges success
A Dandenong-trained boilermaker apprentice has forged a victory at the 2025 Empowered Women in Trades (EWIT) Gala. Ana Gamero, who trained at Chisholm Institute, was…
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Water-bill initiative eases flow of information
A new Dari language video has been launched by South East Water in partnership with community organisations to tackle language barriers amongst new arrivals. Together…
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Casey Bin lid changeover halfway
Casey Council has been halfway through swapping over more than 250,000 rubbish and recycling bin lids across Casey. To date, the contractors have visited more…
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Casey drivers ready for Street Machine Drag Challenge
Two Casey petrolheads are gearing up to take on one of Australia’s toughest street car events when the Street Machine Drag Challenge returns later this…
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Liberal Party divided
A petition brought to the Victorian Parliament to reverse the renaming of Berwick Springs Lake to Guru Nanak Lake has caused a major divide in…
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Food relief pantry lays empty
Casey North Community Information and Support Service (CISS) has released an urgent appeal for donations for food, toiletries and hygiene products, as their supplies run…