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School Saving Bonus announced

The state has begun rolling out its $400 School Saving Bonus, which aims to help busy Victorian families with the cost of living. Premier Jacinta...

Nazi flag draped over highway

Victoria Police are investigating a Nazi flag being hung on an overpass bridge in Dandenong North. Police officers were alerted to the flag over Dandenong...

Hospitals welcome new interns

Dandenong Hospital and Casey Hospital have seen an influx of junior doctors embarking on a new journey since January this year. More than 100 junior...

Thumping win has Kooweerup poised and primed for finals

KOOWEERUP BOWLS Kooweerup Division 6 finished the home and away season in fourth place and will now travel to Mt Eliza for the first week...

Young gun Easton blasts unbeaten 130

Young gun Lang Lang cricketer Blake Easton enjoyed the highlight of his career on Friday night, blasting 130 not out for the Tigers in...

Bulletproof and dangerous

Pakenham trainer Charlotte Littlefield now has a Group victory to her name after her four-year-old mare She’s Bulletproof gunned down her rivals in the...

Campbell and Cobras come to an end

Relegation-bound CCCA Premier Division club Merinda Park is on the hunt for a new leader after captain-coach Mat Campbell was stood down last Wednesday. The...

Patience pays off as Kooweerup celebrates a long-awaited win

KOOWEERUP BOWLS Finally, after a season of team rebuilding and the inclusion of new players, Kooweerup’s Tuesday team had a win against Hastings in a...

Demons duo dominate as Kooweerup posts 380 in C Grade

For the final time this season, the format of the Casey Cardinia Cricket Association switched to two-day matches with the finals well and truly...

Food charity stays open in January

Dandenong charity Cornerstone Contact Centre has received a helping hand to keep its doors open in January. After the Christmas cheer, hampers and lunches,...

Sowing a passion for the garden

Twelve years ago, Bryan Hunter was given a ‘blank cheque’ to lead Athol Road Primary School’s environmental studies program. Since then, he and his students...

Families in the flying seats

Hundreds of families and aviation enthusiasts gathered for the annual family open cockpit weekend at the Moorabbin Air Museum on 16 and 17 November...

A century to remember

John Featherstone blew out his 100th-birthday candles on Monday 7 October. His century of life was celebrated surrounded by his many loving family members...

Whale of a time at Doveton Show

The South East's affordable alternative to the Royal Melbourne Show again attracted thousands of fun-loving families at Myuna Farm on Sunday 22 September. On a...

Casey’s best in business unveiled

Finalists have been announced for the Casey Business Awards 2024. The 15 finalists represent a spectrum of industries operating across City of...

Rockn’ Suzies dance classes have turned 21 years

Rockn’ Suzies dance classes have turned 21 years ... And I still love teaching people how to dance. I believe that Rock and...

Dancing Starts Here – Join the Dancy Legacy Family

Dance Legacy is a dance studio based in Pakenham offering expert tuition by experienced teachers for students aged 18 months to adult. It offers...

2024 Awards: Celebrating Excellence and Industry Partnerships

Community College Gippsland (CCG) celebrated students' achievements from ECG Secondary College Warragul, Leongatha, Pakenham and Dandenong campuses, along with those from its RTO and...

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....

Discover your next adventure at Geelong’s Travel and World Cruise Expo

Geelong Travel’s highly anticipated Travel and World Cruise Expo returns to Geelong on Sunday, February 2, at GMHBA Stadium. The annual event promises to be...

Dancing fun for all

Dance Legacy is a dance studio based in Pakenham offering expert tuition by experienced teachers for students aged 18 months to adult. It offers...

Sledgehammer intruder ‘terrifies’ his own mum

A Narre Warren man who smashed his way into his mother’s family home with a sledgehammer and threatened to kill her over a money...

Casey councillors ‘locked out’ of planning decisions

Newly-elected Casey councillors are being sidelined from representing the community in local planning issues, former councillors say. Last year, Casey administrators endorsed a new policy...

Noble Park and Lynbrook secure affordable housing

Noble Park and Lynbrook will see more than 100 social and affordable houses in the coming years, as part of the initial round of...

Second swimming pool brawl sparks concerns

Another brawl in one of Casey’s aquatic centres has raised safety concerns in the community. Police responded to reports of a physical altercation at Casey...

No jail for predatory teacher

A former primary school teacher and baseball coach who pleaded guilty to the sexual assault and grooming of children has avoided jail time and...

McGregor Gardens support those in need

McGregor Gardens is helping the most vulnerable in the community with their own food drive uniting residents around support for local charities and volunteers. Staff,...

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School Saving Bonus announced

The state has begun rolling out its $400 School Saving Bonus, which aims to help busy Victorian families with the cost of living. Premier Jacinta...