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Refugees’ deportation fears rise

Asylum seekers and their supporters are in despair after powers to deport cancelled bridging-visa holders to third countries passed Federal Parliament last week. According to...

Ways forward for an end to violence

In a collective effort, local organisations joined for a “fresh approach” at Dandenong Market as part of 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. Women’s...

Monitor the money

Catching up with a few mates over a beer the other day, the issue of council mowing maintenance came up. Pondering the apparent backlog, a...

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Sport

Tigers return to T20 circuit

There will be a strong smattering of yellow and black across the Dandenong District Cricket Association’s (DDCA) T20 competition this summer with a handful...

Elliot best of the bravehearts

DROUIN GOLF Once again the skies opened up at Drouin Golf and Country Club on Saturday but it didn’t stop 36 players from taking part...

Seccombe lands winning treble at Woolamai

Racing resumed at the picturesque Woolamai racecourse on Saturday with several standout performances from jockeys and trainers the highlight of the six-race card. Patrons who...

Kooweerup ‘newbies’ learning on the run

KOOWEERUP BOWLS All the focus this week was on Kooweerup’s midweek pennant contest against Karingal with both Saturday games being called off due to wet...

Visiting Villagers vanquished

CARDINIA WATERS BOWLS MIDWEEK PENNANT Side two had a bye, and played a practice game with the bankers, whilst side one travelled to Cranbourne to try...

Gippsland’s Eastham a Sun

Gippsland smokey Asher Eastham landed at Gold Coast in the AFL rookie draft on Friday afternoon. Eastham was at his highschool valedictory when he received...

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Entertainment

Dandy Show: pictures of perfection

On a blazing weekend of sunshine, the 152nd Dandenong Show remains a spectacle by day and night. Photographer ROB CAREW catalogued the bright rides and...

Life recognition for financial saviour

A financial counsellor for more than 40 years, Margaret Taig’s dedication has been recognised with the awarding of the Honorary Life Membership of Financial...

Rotary event for childrens cancer funds

Rotary is staging a special fundraiser for a specialist apheresis nurse at Monash Children’s Cancer Centre. Greater Dandenong and Endeavour Hills Rotary member Leanne Byron...

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...

New arrivals inspired by art

An art exhibition for young talented artists from diverse backgrounds has opened to the public at Connect Art Space in Dandenong. The exhibition opening was...

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...

In Business

Holiday fun awaits: BJ Care Services’ exciting adventures!

Ever wondered how to make school holidays truly memorable for children with disabilities? At BJ Care Services, we’re on a mission to turn every...

You are not alone

I’m pleased to write in support of R U OK?’s National Day of Action as it is a great reminder to all of us...

Tailored to your interests

Grow 2 Be is a disability support day service making a difference. Participants at the Pakenham-based service are offered a range of hands-on activities like...

Victorian Seniors Festival 2024: Explore, Engage, Evolve!

The Victorian Seniors Festival 2024 is coming to Cardinia Shire this October, and it’s set to be an exciting celebration of our senior community....

Exclusively boutique lifestyle

Mountain View Leongatha is a boutique lifestyle community exclusively for active people, 55 and over. It offers resort living every day and delivers stylish residences,...

Granny flats for grandparents’ comfort

At Coyote Cabins, we leverage over 25 years of construction experience to provide high-quality, tailored housing solutions. As a family-run business, we’ve transitioned from...

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Transit soup kitchen reopens

The Transit Soup Kitchen and Food Support in Narre Warren held its grand reopening on Saturday 23 November, after undergoing renovations earlier this year....

South East serial hoon jailed again

A South East serial hoon has been jailed for more than 30 charges that followed his three months’ imprisonment last year. Dylan Desmond Milkins, of...

Rooted together

St Margaret’s Berwick Grammar held an exclusive exhibition on November 16 as part of the Primary Years Program (PYP). Each year, Year 6 students completed...

Corridors for our koalas

Moonlit Sanctuary and Western Port Biosphere Foundation officially launched the three-year Koala Corridor Project in November. A launching ceremony was held on Wednesday 13 November...

Driver killed after crashing into Pakenham supermarket

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal crash in Pakenham early this morning (Saturday 30 November). Police say it’s believed a vehicle was travelling...

Lessons of life

Pastor Luis Brito is a man of seemingly infinite wisdom, a man who has been shaped by many pivotal moments throughout his life. But most...