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Clean-up order
A soil-works operator has been ordered by the state’s planning tribunal to clean up a controversial, contaminated dirt mound in Bangholme’s Green Wedge. ESI Projects…
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Community slams broken urgent care promise
Casey South communities are frustrated that the new Cranbourne Community Hospital will not provide non-life-threatening urgent care, a promise they say was made during planning.…
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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…