News
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Dandenong woman charged over alleged underwear stash
A Dandenong woman has been charged with trafficking after being allegedly caught hiding heroin and methamphetamine in her underwear. Public Order Response Team officers noticed…
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Physio jailed for NDIS client sex
A Dandenong physiotherapist who initiated sex with a vulnerable NDIS client has been jailed. Ryan Nugara, 35, pleaded guilty at the Victorian County Court to…
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Slug-gate case dismissed
I Cook Foods director Ian Cook has vowed to fight on, after his lawsuit against Greater Dandenong Council was summarily dismissed by a Victorian Supreme…
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‘Underfunded’ bus boost call
A Dandenong-based group is calling for a major boost to bus services, which it says are underfunded compared to other Australian states. FixDandyBuses seized on…
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‘Sleeping Nice’ haven for rough sleepers
Community Abundance is seeking donors to launch an emergency accommodation initiative in the South East. The ‘Sleeping Nice’ project aims to address the confronting numbers…
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More sports keep kids out of court
In the wake of two children tragically killed in Melbourne recently, basketball club Red Roo Sports in Dandenong is calling for more funding and support…
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Man charged after fatal Lysterfield crash
Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives have charged a man following a fatal collision in Lysterfield. A Toyota Hilux utility and a Hyundai i30 crashed head-on…
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Pyjama day donations
Students are more than eager to wear their pyjamas this coming Monday as a way to give back to those in need, with St Francis…
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Doveton kids pool back on the agenda
A revived kids’ shallow pool and waterslide are back on the agenda for the Doveton Pool revamp, following a recent public petition. It is among…
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Sport
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Lewis heading for the Hills
**There were mixed emotions in the NAR NAR GOON coaching box at the end of the first quarter on Saturday when TOORADIN-DALMORE star Lewis Hill…
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Devon, Dandy and dominance
JUSTIN: Alright boys, what a weekend we’ve had. Collingwood’s had a resurgence, our first taste of footy grand finals with Hallam winning a flag so…
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Gippsland announce boys V-Line Cup squad
A rising basketballer headlines Gippsland’s boys 2025 V-Line Cup squads. Announced last week, the squads bring together the best under-15 talent from across Gippsland, and…
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Neerim South ready for grand final challenge
Neerim South is set to take on Trafalgar in the Ellinbank District Football League grand final on Saturday. The Cats have been the undisputed best…
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Devon Meadows on the edge of glory
When asked to describe his emotions after the MPFNL Division 2 preliminary final victory over Pearcedale in one word, “proud” came to mind for Devon…
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Dusties girls lead the way in Gippy U15s V/Line Cup squad
Celebrated female footy program Warragul Industrials leads the way in Gippsland’s U15 V/Line Cup girls squad. Gypsy Quaife, Tianjah May, Alisha Jamieson, Jade Smorenberg and…
Entertainment
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Connection creates happiness
The importance of human connection is grounded in evolutionary biology. A meaning life must be found in the here and now — in the experiences…
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Finding common ground
The Interfaith Network is about creating spaces where people are seen, heard, and embraced for who they are, no matter their faith background. It’s about…
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Inara’s art of generosity
Two decades ago, Inara Taylor gifted a popular art show to Noble Park. Now the 82-year-old Traralgon-based painter is bearing more gifts to help raise…
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3D animations light up world fare
A unique 3D-dining experience is lighting up tables at Hyatt Place in Caribbean Park, Scoresby. In an exclusive Victorian season, Le Petit Chef & Friends…
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Poem for peace
May I invite you to reflect with me … and may our hearts be in shared humanity, let us pause for a sacred moment of…
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Celebrate the important things
Quote from a Baha’i prayer: “O God! Refresh and gladden my spirit. Purify my heart. Illumine my powers!” It is hard to avoid witnessing 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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Head-on fatal crash in Lysterfield
A driver has been killed in a head-on collision in Lysterfield. Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are investigating the two-vehicle crash on Lysterfield Road, north…
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Narre Warren man and Cranbourne man charged with murder
A 25-year-old Narre Warren man and a 26-year-old Cranbourne man have been arrested and charged with murder following a shooting in Derrimut this month that…
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Proposed car park concerns ever-growing as crime hits
Community sentiments around the proposed satellite car park at the end of Kramer Drive have diminished, as residents have reported two attempted burglaries and two…
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Cranbourne West man arrested as part of Taskforce Morpheus
A Cranbourne West man was among nine arrested as part of Victoria Police’s national day of action targeting outlaw motorcycle gangs (OMCG), including the Mongols.…
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Casey tops animal cruelty reports
The City of Casey has topped the chart as the number 1 LGA where the most animals were seized or surrendered to the RSPCA’s inspectorate.…
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What’s On
U3A Casey – Pyrographic Art Calling all seniors to try this unique craft. Also known as Woodburning Art, Pokerwork or Wood Burning, this artistic craft…