News
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Casey’s animal management plan taking feedback
The City of Casey is calling on residents to help shape the way communities care for and manage animals in the community by having their…
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Crime, not a social issue; police confront family violence in Casey
The City of Casey has been identified as Victoria’s family violence hotspot, with police revealing nearly 7000 incidents recorded so far this year, the highest…
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Funds unwrap festive spirit
With only 17 Fridays left before Christmas, the holiday spirit is brewing in Berwick, following the $25,000 fund granted for the suburb’s Main Street to…
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Nightmares in motion
Victoria Police say stolen cars are no longer just about theft — they’re increasingly a public safety crisis. “Stolen vehicles pose a significant risk to…
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Where lives are transformed
The quiet, unassuming town of Nyora is one of the last places you’d expect to find men of all ages turning their lives around. Just…
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Bloodied man carjacks 91-year-old
A Wangarrata man accused of assaulting a 91-year-old elderly resident during an alleged aggravated carjacking in Berwick has appeared in court. Police allege a man,…
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Patients demand answers
A Kooweerup woman says she was left stranded in the freezing cold for hours after being forcibly removed from Casey Hospital’s emergency department, despite being…
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Event cancelled on rally fears as conversations remain key on battling misinformation
Fears of safety have prompted the organisers of a youth community outreach group to postpone their event on Sunday, August 31, as swathes of anti-immigration…
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Clyde man interviewed as toddler in critical condition after collision with van
A Clyde man has been interviewed and released following a police investigation of a collision in Chelsea Heights, where a child sustained critical injuries. The…
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Sport
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Bull backed in as Reback rise continues
Hampton Park coach Luke Bull signed on the dotted line last September; now 12 months on the Redbacks have re-appointed the two-time Noble Park premiership…
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Hulme’s high-way to the top
There will be day in 2026 when new Kooweerup coach Darren Hulme addresses his players on the same day that the club celebrates the 45-year…
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Thunder stumbles at final hurdle on eve of postseason
Dandenong Thunder ended its fantastic regular season on a sour note by losing to fifth-placed Preston Lions 2-0 in round 26 of the NPL. At…
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City secure finals with win
Dandenong City punched its ticket to the NPL finals with a 3-0 win away at Melbourne Victory in round 26. City came through when it…
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Gibbs and Richardson in battle for the ages
Dean Gibbs and Chris Richardson provided one of the great showdowns of the Mountain Dart League Division 1 season on Friday night with a three-leg…
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Allen to lead Officer in 2026
Optimism is building at Rob Porter Reserve with Officer re-appointing senior playing coach Nathan Allen for 2026. While the Kangaroos will finish eighth and miss…
Entertainment
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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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What’s On
Bakhtar Community Organisation Music Classes Free induction session for our new Music Classes, designed to bring together the rich traditions of Eastern and Western music…
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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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Frustrations and concerns continue amidst consultation for Kramer Drive car park
The recent announcement by the City of Casey to conduct consultation on the Kramer Drive car park in Berwick has been met with objections from…
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Burden on residents, Mayor vows continued advocacy as ESVF levy hits
Mayor Stefan Koomen has acknowledged the impact of the ESVF levy, vowing commitment for fairer outcomes and advocacy for Casey residents. This comes as the…
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Dandenong man charged with Cobram murder
A Dandenong man has been charged over the death of a woman in Cobram on Tuesday 19 August. Homicide Squad detectives charged the 45-year-old with…
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Payne fires up debate on incinerators
A South East MP is seeking to reignite debate on the growing role of waste-to-energy incinerators in Victoria, including in Dandenong South. This week, Legalise…
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Sandon ex-mayors call for no IBAC public hearings
Former Casey mayors grilled in the Operation Sandon investigation have called for IBAC to cease holding examinations in public “under any circumstances”. A joint submission…
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Rising fury against levy
As annual rate notices prepare to land in mailboxes, anger is brewing in the community. Nearly 200 locals, including Cardinia Shire Cr Trudi Paton, packed…