News
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Australia Day isn’t the problem – our identity is
Australia is a young country on an ancient land – and we are having an identity crisis. We argue about dates, flags, names, and labels…
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Pair arrested after allegedly fleeing Dandenong South burglary
Two men allegedly fleeing from a commercial burglary in Dandenong South have been arrested by police. The pair had allegedly broken into a car-detailing business…
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Police urge road safety as students head back to school
With Victorian students returning to school this week for Term 1 of 2026, Victoria Police are reminding motorists to slow down and take extra care…
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Gunmen invade Clyde North home
Police are appealing for public assistance following a frightening and violent aggravated home invasion in Clyde North last week. Two unknown men reportedly pulled up…
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Bitey arrest following collision of alleged stolen vehicle
Victoria Police arrested two people following a crash in Hallam last Thursday on 22 January just before 7am. The alleged stolen vehicle crashed into a…
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Evans Road fatal collision in Cranbourne West
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal collision in Cranbourne West on the evening of Monday 26 January. Emergency services responded to reports of…
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Casey hit by heat-related power outages
Thousands of households across Casey were left without power overnight on Tuesday 27 January, after extreme heat triggered widespread faults across the Ausnet electricity network.…
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Citizens embraced on Australia Day
Dozens of Casey’s newest citizens were welcomed in a citizenship ceremony at Bunjil Place on 26 January. There were 200 recipients beaming with pride and…
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Heatwave grips Victoria: tips to stay cool and safe
A Total Fire ban (TFB) and extreme heat warning has been declared across Victoria as temperatures are set to soar to early to mid 40s…
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Sport
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On hot days it’s important to replenish the fluids
**Winning a grand final might be the best cure for hangover as some of the MERINDA PARK boys can attest to. A large number of…
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Backhands, burns and banks
DAVE: Morning boys, an absolute scorcher on the weekend and one member of our team is sporting the war-wounds of sunburn to prove it. We…
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Landscape complete as Alderson and Bates claim Group 1’s
A missing piece fell into place for Cranbourne-trainer Cindy Alderson on Saturday when her seven-year-old gelding Jigsaw gave her an emotional victory in the Group…
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Bulletproof set for home cup
Local trainer Scott Ewen can’t wait to test his best against some of the biggest measuring sticks in Australian harness racing when Bulletproof Boy lines…
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Final four set to battle but only one team can prevail
The DDCA T20 finals day is here and there are two mouthwatering match-ups planned for this Sunday at 10am. Straithaird Recreation Reserve will be home…
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Twin tons set up Lions
Centuries from Narre South pair Oshadha Ariyadasa (125) and Vineth Jayasuriya (130) have helped the Lions post a big total of 331 against the in-form…
Entertainment
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What’s on
CaseyGirlsCan Tennis at Hampton Park Free, coached beginner tennis sessions for Casey women, no prior skills or knowledge of tennis required. Follows the Cardio Tennis…
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Ramadan Night Markets coming to Casey
After a successful run in Dandenong, the Ramadan night market is now coming to Casey for two special nights in February 2026. The Bright Community…
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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…
In Business – Sponsored
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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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Community raises thousands for Narre Warren fire brigade CFA
Despite being a scorcher of a day on Saturday, many from the community came together to raise more than $4000 for Narre Warren Fire Brigade…
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Hundreds turn out for Hampton Park Australia Day celebrations
Hundreds of Hampton Park and the surrounding residents turned out to celebrate Australia Day in a family-friendly atmosphere at Hampton Park Progress Association’s annual community…
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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…