News
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Home batteries boom in the outer Melbourne suburbs
More than 250,000 households, small businesses and community organisations have installed home batteries — with the majority of them subsiding in the outer suburbs of…
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Car ramming leads to firearm seized in Cranbourne East
A man has been charged following an incident at a property in Cranbourne East where a Toyota SUV allegedly rammed a Ford off Collision Road…
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Land release alone won’t lower house prices, expert warns
The Opposition’s plan to fast-track land release in growth areas is unlikely to significantly reduce house prices on its own, according to an RMIT housing…
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How is school-based crime comparable across Casey, Greater Dandenong and Cardinia?
Casey has come out on top for the number of reported crimes occurring on school campuses, according to data from the Crime Statistics Agency (CSA).…
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Capital Alliance milestone: Triple towers, Little India laneway approved
A $100 million, triple-tower retail-apartment complex housing a Little India laneway has been approved by the state’s planning department. The permit paves the way for…
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Volunteers unclog Dandy Creek oasis
In a preview to National Clean Up Day, volunteers pitched in to clear an array of trash from Dandenong Creek and its wetlands near Myuna…
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Colossus catch: 51 drink and drug-drivers detected on Monash Fwy
Police caught 51 drink and drug drivers during a major road policing operation on Monash Freeway at Dandenong North on 27-28 February. During Operation Colossus,…
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Mini roundabouts cause frustrations at Casey Central
Regulars of Casey Central Shopping Centre have expressed their frustrations over new traffic fixtures intended to increase road safety — with many saying it’s achieving…
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Fountain Gate police patrols extended
Police patrols at Fountain Gate have been extended until the end of this year, the State Government has announced. From December, police and PSOs in…
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Sport
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Bandits fall as Roos hop
Parkfield has been on top of the DDCA Turf 2 ladder for a long time but Coomoora will now head into finals in first place.…
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Hope is enough for Bucks
Much like the Dandenong District Cricket Association’s (DDCA) Turf 1 competition, Springvale South and Buckley Ridges will battle it out this weekend at Alex Nelson…
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Champs make move in highlight performance of round four
Defending champion High 5’s has once again put its stamp on Division 1 of the Mountain Dart League after an impressive 8-2 victory in the…
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Cross realises AFL dream as Demons pick up Casey product
Consistency, persistence and belief. Those three words have defined Paddy Cross’ journey to the top level after the livewire utility was officially picked up by…
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Dasun earns recognition
Dasun Opanayaka couldn’t have had a better debut season in the DDCA after moving to Springvale South and recently being crowned the 2025/26 Wookey Medallist.…
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Bears and Bucks win big
The first week of finals is now set for the Dandenong District Cricket Association (DDCA) Turf 1 competition with two enticing match-ups set for this…
Entertainment
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$1.2 million renovations at Berwick reserve
A $1.2 million Construction to improve Eddie Baron Reserve in Berwick has officially begun. The transformation will deliver a range of new and improved facilities…
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Successful Ramadan Festival at Casey
The City of Casey’s first-ever Ramadan Festival officially kicked off on Wednesday 25 February, transforming the Bunjil Place carpark into a vibrant hub of celebration,…
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Berwick Show shines again
Excitement swept across the South East as the Berwick Show returned to Akoonah Park for its 177th year, delivering a vibrant celebration of agriculture, entertainment…
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What’s on
Visible Mending Workshop Bring along your moth-chomped or ripped items and use visible mending techniques to give your damaged items new life. Session covers woollen,…
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What’s on
Visible Mending Workshop Bring along your moth-chomped or ripped items and use visible mending techniques to give your damaged items new life. Session covers woollen,…
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Pride of Holden roars on
Brett Crawley is a proud member of Holden’s loyal legion displaying their prize classic cars in Dandenong next month. The Narre Warren North collector, who…
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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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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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Flood warning for Dandenong Creek, Bunyip River
A flood watch warning has been issued for Bunyip River and Dandenong Creek today (Monday 2 March) State Emergency Service (SES) has warned of possible…
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Pair charged over alleged armed carjacking
A Dandenong man was among a pair charged with alleged carjacking in Kew on Tuesday afternoon (24 February). The victim was sitting in his parked…
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Jess Wilson pledges faster land release in growth areas
Opposition Leader Jess Wilson has unveiled the first plank of the Coalition’s housing strategy to fast-track development in growth areas as the State heads into…
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Why volunteer? Because it might save you too
Last night, I had the honour of being invited to the Cranbourne Chamber of Commerce for a speed business networking event. What struck me most…
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Curfews spark a run on ‘cat runs’
Cat curfews are fueling a boom in DIY and custom-built enclosures, says a feline-loving carpenter. Greg Cole, who volunteers his handyman skills at Australian Animal…
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Who owns Australia? Fear, property and the cultural DNA of ownership
After last week’s column on Pauline Hanson, a familiar refrain surfaced again: “Migrants are buying up Australia” and killing the “Castle” dream! It’s a powerful…
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Disqualified drug driver jailed after fatal crash
A recidivist drug-affected, speeding and disqualified driver who fled after crashing a rental truck with fatal consequences in Noble Park North has been jailed. Daniel…
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South East recycler fined $20K for illegal e-waste export
A Carrum Downs recycling company has been fined nearly $20,000 over illegally exporting hazardous e-waste to Singapore. A container, shipped by the company Weeebytes Pty…
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Two Casey playgrounds revamped, help from federal funding
Two new playgrounds have been officially completed in the City of Casey, with financial backing from the Federal Government. With over a million dollars of…
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Fits the bill: $1.4 million in debt relief at Springvale
The relief was palpable, as hundreds were unshackled of $1.4 million of debts and bill stresses at a record-breaking Bring Your Bills event at Springvale…