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Dandenong woman faces gun, explosives charges
A Dandenong woman has applied for bail after police seized high-powered guns and explosive material from an alleged stolen car. Bee Hong Goh, 32, faced…
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Rates land with shock
After months of delays and speculation, some ratepayers are finally receiving their council notices, along with the full brunt of the Emergency Services Levy. Officer…
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Casey locals join Rally Against Racism
Casey locals were amongst the crowd demonstrating against racism in the Melbourne CBD on Friday 26 September. Marg Edwards and Gwyneth Jones from Berwick were…
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Margaret’s the name
Cranbourne’s Margaret Nummey has been named Victoria’s Carer of the Year at the 2025 Victorian Heart of Dovida awards, with her nomination backed by not…
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United in Hazara genocide remembrance
The prominent Hazara community in the south east gathered to mark the 133rd Hazara genocide at the Drum Theatre in Dandenong. Organised by the newly…
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Hazaras push for future ‘without fear’
The Hazara Genocide Memorial event was organised by the Hazara Cultural Association, whose members controversially proposed to rename Afghan Bazaar precinct in Thomas Street, Dandenong…
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WorkSafe forum for manufacturers
WorkSafe is set to visit Dandenong to offer work safety tips to manufacturers during its Health and Safety Month. The workplace safety authority will host…
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Crugnale announces exit, Bass MP will not recontest 2026 election
Most of Cardinia will see entirely new faces next state election as Bass MP Jordan Crugnale has announced she will not recontest in 2026. Ms…
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Partial success for machete bins
Victoria’s newly implemented machete ban is already showing results, with thousands of weapons handed in during the first month of the statewide amnesty. However, knife-related…
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Crime clouds business future
Rising crime is forcing some businesses to close and deterring new entrepreneurs, raising concerns that the economy could face slower growth, fewer jobs, and weaker…
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Scholarship open for young leaders
A new Beaconhills scholarship initiative is offering students from socially or financially disadvantaged backgrounds the opportunity to access independent education from Years 9 to 12.…
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Thewlis Road upgrade still waiting on funding
Approaching the end of its first year, access through Thewlis Road from the new Kuyim Primary School is still cut off until the state government…












