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‘If necessary, terminate’, premier calls for construction union agreements to be reviewed
Major worksites are on notice as the State Government calls for review and ‘if necessary’ termination of workplace agreements with one of the most powerful…
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‘Move to higher ground’: Watch and Act alert for Dandenong Creek
A Watch and Act emergency message has been issued for a rising Dandenong Creek this morning (16 July), with affected residents advised to move to…
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Palestine picket clashes with police
Victoria Police officers have deployed OC spray during a clash with pro-Palestinian picketers in front of Dandenong South manufacturer AW Bell. The 70-person protest early…
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Flood concerns over farm rezoning
A Greater Dandenong councillor wants further scrutiny of flood impacts before the council endorses a proposed rezoning of a creekside parcel of farmland in Bangholme.…
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Soil mound fears for Willow Lodge villagers
Residents at a Bangholme retirement village want answers over a nearby giant mound of soil allegedly riddled with toxic asbestos and heavy metals. Environment Protection…
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Secret vote slammed
Greater Dandenong councillors have slammed a move to close the public out of council meeting debates on major projects. At a council meeting on Monday…
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Community hub snub
The long-awaited Dandenong Community Hub (DCH) project appeared set to be “killed off” in a council meeting closed to the public on Monday 8 July.…
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Rate-capping opposed
Greater Dandenong Council didn’t make a submission to a state parliamentary inquiry in local government funding, but continues to lobby against cost-shifting and rate-capping, says…
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Funding shortfall concern
Casey Council has revealed inadequate funding for library services and social support programs by the State and Federal Governments. The council made a submission to…
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Reforms underway for employment services
A Narre Warren local has acknowledged the importance of the role employment services play when it comes to inclusion and diversity, after suffering a brain…
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Step closer for LGBTIQA+ voice
After years of talks, an LGBTIQA+ Advisory Committee has finally received the green light by Greater Dandenong Council. At a council meeting on Monday 8…
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From volunteer to student doctor
Cranbourne North’s Adhav Parasuraman presented a distinctive and down-to-earth way to boost a career path in healthcare. The 22-year-old is a student doctor at Dandenong…
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