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When global conflict causes local turbulence
In our first column we wrote about youth crime and the cracks forming in Australia’s social fabric. We return to those cracks – but this…
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Buyer for Peter Stevens Dandenong
Buyers have been found for the majority of collapsed retailer Peter Stevens Motorcycles, including its Dandenong outlets. KordaMentha administrators of the 55-year-old retailing giant announced…
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New Port of Hastings Terminal proposal comes out
The State Government has submitted a modified proposal for the Port of Hastings Terminal for Federal approval with reduced reclamation and dredging, and the public…
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Backyard to big leagues: Cranbourne boys share football dream
What are the odds that two rising football talents, both under 10, both training with elite squads, would live in the same neighbourhood, go to…
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Orana Town Centre land sale to Coles Group
Coles Group will manage the construction of the highly anticipated Orana Town Centre in Clyde North. The opening of the neighbourhood shopping centre is estimated…
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Cranbourne men charged over commercial copper theft in Newborough
Police have charged six people, including two men from Cranbourne, after a lengthy investigation into copper thefts from a former hospital site in Newborough in…
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SWAN Cobbers connects Casey father figures
A newly established program in the City of Casey has brought father figures of children with rare or undiagnosed conditions together for connection, support, and…
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AFL buys back Waverley Park
The AFL has bought back its former stadium Waverley Park in Mulgrave for an undisclosed sum, reportedly up to $20 million. It is a windfall…
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Mayor urges Sth East AFL stadium, but not at Waverley Park
Greater Dandenong mayor Jim Memeti says the AFL needs to build a stadium to revive the sport’s popularity in the South East – but it…
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Fortnight from hell as Redbacks concede 90 goals in two weeks
The magnificent 20-goal performance of Longwarry’s Jason Wells against Poowong on Saturday got us thinking back to one of the most incredible fortnights of football…
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Consistency key for Cross
Continuity and confidence have produced a breakout first half of the season for Casey utility Paddy Cross. Cross has played all 11 games for Casey…
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Young Bulls finding form
Noble Park made it back-to-back wins on Saturday with a big second quarter lifting it to a 12.11(83) to 7.13(55) victory over South Croydon. The…
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Foxes pair shining bright
The list of accolades is ever growing for Narre North Foxes duo Lily Brittain and Ella Bologa. The two 16-year-olds, both part of Melbourne’s Next…
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Small forward Hayden Brough stars in one-point Eagles win
Beaconsfield flipped the script. After succumbing to a heartbreaking one-point loss to Park Orchards off the back of a fourth-quarter fadeout last weekend, the Eagles…
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Stingrays go two from two in Shepparton
Dandenong emerged from its trip to Shepparton with two wins as an under-strength girls team got over the line against Murray by eight points before…
Entertainment
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Resilience- the super power that keeps us going when everything else fails
Life has a way of throwing challenges our way, often when we least expect them. At times, it feels as though the weight of the…
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Volunteering hits the digital age
Volunteerism is not in decline but it’s in transition – and needs to be more flexible, inclusive and digital, according to a Volunteering Victoria report.…
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Unlocking hidden sound
Local and aspiring artists have the chance to foster their talent and growth as GRID Series looks to open up four slots for its free…
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Storytime across the nation
More than 2.2 million tuned online to a national live-streaming of children’s book The Truck Cat at Springvale Library. The 25th annual National Simultaneous Storytime…
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AFL ticket giveaway to mark Casey-Dees 15-year milestone
Casey residents are set to score free tickets for Melbourne Football Club’s upcoming AFL showdown with Hawthorn. The match is part of a special Casey…
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Golden Olympian’s tribute to national service
A click in the present with stories from the past, ‘Into the Light’ exhibition captures images of military veterans in a timely honour. The exhibition,…
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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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Using proper language when talking about disability
As our society progresses into a more inclusive and welcoming environment, it is important that we make a conscious effort to ensure the language we…
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The trip of a lifetime awaits
One lucky reader has the chance to win the ultimate travel experience – an 8-day Viking “Rhine Getaway” river cruise for two, including return flights,…
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Serial drink-driver jailed after maiming passenger
A serial drink-driver who crashed head-on into a parked car and critically injured his unrestrained passenger has been jailed for up to six years. Eric…
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Martial artist offers free self-defence for women
A world-renowned Wing Chun Kung Fu instructor is offering free classes to empower culturally-diverse women amid rising crimes and safety concerns. For six months, Anne…
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Berwick College basketball to the international stage
Berwick College’s Basketball Academy is set to take on an international stage, after being selected to represent Australia at the prestigious NBA Rising Stars Invitational…
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Soil needed to dig deeper into microbiome research
This World Microbiome Day, Agriculture Victoria is launching an expression of interest campaign to encourage farmers to donate soil samples to a National Soil Action…
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Playground upgrade welcomed
A beloved playground in Berwick is getting a significant overhaul, as $700,000 has been pledged by the City of Casey for its upgrades. Pioneer Park,…