Budget ‘critical’ ahead of Federal election
Voters will be asking themselves whether the Federal Government has “done enough” to help them in a “critical” 2024-‘25 Budget, says Monash University politics...
Pair charged with drug trafficking
A Doveton man has been charged with drug trafficking and weapons offences after being arrested in a raid in Spotswood.
Hobsons Bay Vehicle Crime Reduction...
Unfair to pay for public car parks, rules VCAT
The state tribunal ruled that a childcare centre in Endeavour Hills would not be required to pay Casey Council to use the six spaces...
Calvary Hallam to cease operations
Residential aged care home Calvary Hallam will cease operations by October 2024 as Calvary assesses the future use of the site to deliver modern...
Dangerous driver spared jail
An unlicensed, ice-addled driver who crashed into a power pole and critically injured himself and his passenger has been narrowly spared jail.
Slade Musgrove, 25,...
Road closures and bus services set for works blitz
Sections of a number of major Pakenham roads will be closed over the coming week due to ongoing Level Crossing Removal Project works.
Both of...
Council debt swells for major projects
Greater Dandenong Council is set to increase households’ rates and waste charges bills this year to a median $1534.82 - up by 2.53 per...
Support child as single mother killed in Hampton Park fatal collision
A bereaved family has launched a fundraising to cover the funeral and legal expenses following the death of a single mother in the fatal...
Connected Libraries transition to charity
Connected Libraries will transition to a charity under the Local Government Act 2020, a council report notes.
The Local Government Act 2020 stipulates that all...
Join National Simultaneous Storytime with Connected Libraries
Connected Libraries (CL) are hosting free storytime events to celebrate the 24th National Simultaneous Storytime on Wednesday 22 May.
Each year a picture book written...
Return of a long-lost member
Cranbourne’s botanic garden reintroduced the endangered New Holland Mouse, a species also known as Pookila.
On Wednesday 8 May, 28 Pookila were released at Royal...
From cheers to ‘disappointment’: Stud Rd crossing let-down
The details behind the State Government's announced Stud Road safety improvements have “disappointed” Greater Dandenong Council mayor, Lana Formoso.
At a 13 May council meeting,...
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Candidates pledge for home aged care
Greater Dandenong election candidates are being urged to sign a pledge to retain the council’s home care services beyond 2027.
Leading the campaign is former...
