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Casey Mayor calls for genuine consultation on planning reforms
City of Casey Mayor has urged the State Government to “meaningfully” engage with local councils as Victoria prepares for sweeping changes to its planning system.…
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2025 Foodbank report reveals slight rise in food insecurity, putting pressure on local relief organisations
The 2025 Foodbank Hunger Report has revealed that 3.5 million Australians have struggled with food insecurity in the last 12 months. While 20 per cent…
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Embrace the opportunity
The op in op shop is short for opportunity – an opportunity to help others by supporting charity shops, and an opportunity to find a…
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Federal endemetiosis clinic to open in Dandenong
A new specialist Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain Clinic for women and girls is set to open in Dandenong. The clinic will provide expert, multidisciplinary services…
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A step closer to 89 new homes in Dandenong
Construction has officially started on a new $49 million social housing development in Dandenong, delivering 89 new homes. Built in partnership between the Labor Government…
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Historic first: Dandenong mayor Sophie Tan elected
In a historic first, Sophie Tan has been elected as Greater Dandenong’s mayor for 2025-26. Cr Tan, who was elected unopposed on 13 November, is…
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Cannabis crop found inside Cranbourne factory
Police at Dandenong Divisional Response Unit are investigating a cannabis crop which was located at a factory site in Cranbourne on 13 November. A significant…
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Community Connectors strike gold
A South East public-safety success-story, Community Connectors, has been awarded the national Gold award in the 2025 Australian Crime and Violence Prevention Awards (ACVPA). Awarded…
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Police crack down on vehicle thefts in Melbourne’s southeast
Over three days, Victoria Police conducted a highly visible operation to target theft of and from motor vehicles in Melbourne’s southeast. The operation took place…
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Kingston mayor vows to fight Kingswood project
Georgina Oxley has been re-elected as Kingston’s mayor, vowing to take up the fight on contentious housing projects such as the former Kingswood Golf Course.…
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Surprise contest for deputy-mayor
Former mayor Lana Formoso has made a late pitch to become Greater Dandenong’s next deputy mayor. Tonight’s mayoral election had been expected to be a…
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Heavy rains, heavy thoughts at Noble Park Remembrance Day
Remembrance Day attendees sheltered from heavy, cold rains inside Noble Park RSL’s bistro for much of last Tuesday’s service. A minute’s silence was held indoors…












