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Uncertainty on incinerators
As World Environment Day approaches, discourse with southeastern councils’ decision to opt for waste-to-energy incinerators is rife, as experts call for more clarity and engagement.…
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Beer-affected Bobcat driver jailed for workmate’s death
A Bobcat driver who ran over and killed his workmate at a Bangholme worksite after having a few beers has been jailed for seven years.…
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Council endorses rates hike
Greater Dandenong Council’s “responsible” 2024-’25 budget has been criticized by a minority of councillors for lacking “compassion”. Under the budget endorsed on 24 June, households’…
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Casey adopts Budget 2024/25, $460 million in operational initiatives
Following a three-week public exhibition and a special council meeting on Monday 24 June, Casey Council has adopted its Council Plan 2021-25 – Year 4…
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Giant club ‘victim of its own success’
Greater Dandenong Council is set to examine whether to allocate more space to a cramped Springvale Districts Football and Netball Club at Springvale Reserve. A…
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Bills relief returns to Hampton Park
A sixth installment of the ground-breaking Bring Your Bills series is set to return to Hampton Park on 2 July. In the past year, the…
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Monash Health funding alarm
Monash Health could be forced to make proposed cuts of up to $200 million as part of budget savings imposed by the State Government. The…
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Toxic-waste fury after EPA notices
Greater Dandenong councillors have intensified calls to close a toxic-waste landfill that was recently put on notice by the state’s pollution watchdog. The Veolia-operated landfill…
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Vapes go behind the chemist counter
New vaping reforms are in place across Australia from 1 July in a crackdown purporting to safeguard young people. The new reforms mean vapes are…
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Proposed cuts to impact patients: VHA
Monash Health could be forced to make proposed cuts of up to $200 million as part of budget savings imposed by the State Government. The…
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Springvale heroin ‘ringleader’ charged
An alleged ringleader of a Springvale heroin trafficking syndicate has been arrested by police at a home in Princeton Drive Keysborough on Wednesday 26 June.…
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Two men arrested after alleged stolen car chase
Two men in an alleged stolen car have been arrested after an extended follow by police in the South East. Police say they spotted the…
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