Casey, Cardinia and other outer ring councils push for more funding
The Outer Melbourne Councils' mayors, which include the mayors of the City of Casey and neighbouring Cardinia Shire Council, have pushed for more pool...
Positive turn for youth ‘circuit-breaker’
Concern Australia in Dandenong has won more than $800,000 federal funding to expand its work as a 'circuit breaker' for at-risk youth.
The organisation works...
Map the heat for the future of Casey
Environment advocacy organisation Sweltering Cities delved into the City of Casey to research how its urban planning could be more heat-safe.
Senior Community Campaigner Sophie...
Narre Nth grassfire under control
Fire crews have swarmed onto a grass-and-scrub fire behind Monroe Court, Narre Warren North.
An official advice message just before 1pm on Friday 7 March...
Rare honour for evergreen ‘Macca’
Burden Park Bowling Club has named its main greens after one of its life-long members, a great sportsman and a selfless individual.
Ken Mackenzie has...
Business ‘cooked’ after BBQ demolition
A "shell-shocked" long-time business owner in Little India, Dandenong says his livelihood is at risk after his outdoor kitchen was dismantled in the middle...
Lynbrook home raided over alleged identity-theft scam
A man has been charged with an alleged bulk phone-porting scam after police raiding a home in Lynbrook on Tuesday 4 March.
Australian Federal Police...
Homicide Squad appeals for information after man’s unexplained death in Dandenong
Homicide Squad detectives are releasing CCTV footage and appealing for public assistance as they investigate the mysterious death of a man in Dandenong last...
Panda Mart pledges label fix after Consumer Affairs Victoria’s warning
Cranbourne’s new discount retailer Panda Mart says it will liaise with suppliers on proper labelling of products that contain button batteries and hire a...
Dandenong man jailed for Chapel St stabbing
An intoxicated Dandenong man who chased down and repeatedly stabbed an unarmed man near a Chapel Street nightclub in Prahran has been jailed for...
Expert backs 30km/h limit in local streets
Monash University experts are backing a proposed 30km/h speed limit on local streets to improve community road safety and boost walking and cycling.
Infrastructure Victoria,...
Greater Dandenong records highest workplace death toll in Victoria
Greater Dandenong had the highest workplace fatality toll in Victoria last year, with five lives lost, according to new data from WorkSafe.
The 2024 workplace...
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Accused police-attacker refused bail
A man accused of wielding a metal pole and chasing a police officer before being shot by police in Doveton has been refused bail.
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