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Dandenong · DandenongWith the State Electricity Commission’s all-electric pilot rolling out in the City of Casey, a local expert has emphasised its importance as a key step forward to a more sustainable community. A Narre Warren resident, and Federation University’s engineering executive dean, Iven Mareels said that the entire “initiative in itself is very worthwhile”. “For many people in Australia, they actually don’t know very much about their appliances [such a…See the Story
Expert hails all-electric initiative
Dandenong · DandenongIt was an outcome and scenario that Hollywood’s sharpest minds couldn’t possibly conjure, as Casey South Melbourne unwittingly became the star victim in its very own horror film. The Swans had one hand on the Victorian Premier Cricket championship in last season’s grand final but squandered a first innings lead and near-unassailable position on the final day to surrender the title to Carlton in extraordinary circumstances at Essendon’s Windy Hil…See the Story
Grand final disaster behind Swans ahead of new season
Dandenong · DandenongThe Dandenong Stingrays girls had a suite of girls playing in under-17s representative matches across the weekend. Ahead of the Coates Talent League finals series, a pair of showcase games were played for the best 2025 AFLW draft prospects. A nationals game involving the best talent across the country was played at GMHBA Stadium, Geelong, on Saturday involving highly regarded twins Nalu and Mizuki Brothwell. Nalu Brothwell has spent the season f…See the Story
Emerging Stingrays show their wares
Dandenong · DandenongRacing against the clock, students at Lyndale Secondary College have created complete story books in just 12 hours. Seven teams took part in the Write A Book In A Day national challenge, which also raises funds for The Kids’ Cancer Project. The young writers from Years 7 to 9 brainstorm, write, illustrate and edit their stories – within set parameters like specific characters, settings, objects, themes and words. Keyda Suson from Year 9C reflect…See the Story
Spinning yarns for charity
Dandenong · DandenongDoveton coach Matt Stapleton is confident his side can respond from its 74-point drubbing at the hands of Murrumbeena in the second semi final of its Southern Football Netball League finals campaign. The Doves were competitive against the wind in the first quarter of its Division 2 clash at Ben Kavanagh Reserve, before being smashed around the footy and unable to stop the onslaught. The Doves struggled to adapt to the conditions and were unable …See the Story
Doves looking to bounce back
Dandenong · DandenongIllegal fruit-tree nets are taking a rising, deadly toll on grey-headed flying foxes, such as the colony in Doveton’s wetlands. After a disturbing spate of flying-fox entanglements, The Conservation Regulator, Zoos Victoria, RSPCA Victoria, Wildlife Victoria and Animal Welfare Victoria have made a joint call for households to use wildlife-safe, compliant netting. More than 110 flying-foxes have being reportedly tangled in illegal nets in the fir…See the Story
Illegal tree nets take deadly toll
Dandenong · DandenongDandenong Mental Health and Wellbeing Local is expanding its opening hours. The free service in Langhorne Street provides care for adults experiencing mental illness or psychological distress, with no need for a Medicare card, GP referral or appointment. Dandenong MP Gabrielle Williams said she was pleased that people could “get the help they need outside the hours of 9am and 5pm – with more access to mental health care at a time that suits them…See the Story
Longer hours at Mental Health Local
Dandenong · DandenongA toolkit to provide more inclusive spaces for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and gender diverse, intersex, queer and asexual (LGBTIQA+) communities in libraries has been launched in Springvale. Equality Minister Harriet Shing and Public Libraries Victoria chief executive Angela Savage unveiled the Rainbow Libraries Toolkit on Friday 30 August – also Wear it Purple Day. The State Government allocated $14,020 to develop the toolkit with Switchboar…See the Story
