Push for ‘transparent’ council briefings
A motion to investigate opening councillors briefing sessions to the public was set to spark debate at Greater Dandenong Council.
Councillor Rhonda Garad, who was...
Shed fire sparks smoke warning
Fire crews contained a blaze in a back shed at Endeavour Hills on Thursday 6 February.
Callers to triple-0 reported a structure and a tree...
Cashless parking opposed
City of Greater Dandenong’s proposal to install cashless parking meters is not on the money, according to councillors Bob Milkovic and Rhonda Garad.
The pair...
Casey councillors ‘locked out’ of planning application decisions
Newly-elected Casey councillors are being sidelined from representing the community in local planning issues, former councillors say.
Last year, Casey administrators endorsed a new policy...
Plea for permits to solve parking squeeze
A reported parking shortage in Bassett Street Dandenong is under investigation after a petition has called for a resident-only parking permit system.
Residents have brought...
Community safety callout after crash
A tragic incident on Belgrave-Hallam Road that resulted in the death of a runner has locals calling for more safety measures in the area....
Dandenong Sth glass maker collapses
A 169-year-old glass manufacturer based in Dandenong South has collapsed after warning of the impact of cheap imports being dumped in Australia.
Oceania Glass...
Noble Park and Lynbrook secure affordable housing
Noble Park and Lynbrook will see more than 100 social and affordable houses in the coming years, as part of the initial round of...
Cranbourne man charged following armed robberies
Moorabbin Crime Investigation Unit have charged a man following alleged armed robberies in Melbourne’s south on Tuesday 4 February.
It is alleged two males attended...
Locals celebrate funding for Doveton Pool
The Federal Government funding to save the Doveton Pool has finally been secured, and to celebrate, locals were treated to a barbecue hosted by...
Firies storm apartment blaze
Quick-acting firefighters forced their way into a blazing ground-floor apartment on Stud Road, Dandenong early on Saturday 1 February.
Called out at 6.18am, the FRV...
Council hit by rising costs
Greater Dandenong Council has put the brakes on an aquatic centre project as its finances have taken a hit, according to its revised 2024-’25...
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Pool scuffles not common, but safety concerns remain
The recent brawl at Casey RACE, alongside the assault of a lifeguard up north in Casey ARC, has since stirred discussions of safety within...
