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Subscribe, for facts sake
On World News Day (28 September) we are reminded of a truth that cannot be ignored and this is that facts matter. In an era…
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Tragedies reflected on Blue Ribbon Day
Ahead of Blue Ribbon Day, Acting Superintendent Scott Dwyer’s thoughts turn to fresh tragedy – the 11 police employees who have died in the past…
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How are you with waiting
We are all familiar with waiting. Waiting for the results of an exam – this will be reality for many students in the near future.…
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Noble Park street project wins national gong
Noble Park is officially home to the best main street activation by a council in Australia and has the silverware to prove it. Greater Dandenong…
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Ex-mayor raises Market traders’ concerns
There are calls for an independent complaints process at the Dandenong Market to handle disputes between traders and market management. Ex-mayor of Greater Dandenong Maria…
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They’re saying what we’re thinking – but don’t know how to say it
Is immigration really the villain? Let’s get real! Everyday Australians are angry. We hear it loud and clear. Healthcare queues are growing. Housing is out…
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CGD Family Day Care tops as National Finalist
The Greater Dandenong Family Day Care has topped as a National Finalist in this year’s Family Day Care Australia Excellence. Council-owned and operated, the Greater…
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Millions owed, wait continues for subcontractors
One would assume a breakthrough moment for subcontractors came in August, when an adjudicator ruled the Victorian School Building Authority (VSBA) must pay the subbies…
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“No more funerals”
The South Sudanese Community Association in Victoria (SSCAV) convened two ‘emergency’ meetings to confront recent tragedies and the underlying historical factors that had led to…
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‘Win-win’ parking meter solution
Greater Dandenong Council has opted for a 50-50 split in coin-operated and cashless parking meters as part of a $2 million upgrade program. The contract…
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Aziz and Woodman face court on corruption charges
Casey three-time ex-mayor Sam Aziz and property developer John Charles Woodman have briefly faced court via video link on charges laid by the state’s anti-corruption…
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Police target ‘unacceptable’ crime rate
Victoria Police has set a target of reducing serious and violent crime by 5 per cent, in the face of an “unacceptable” crime rate. In…
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