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A new era for Rotary in the South East
Eighty clubs across the East and South East districts of Melbourne and into the Mornington Peninsula have come together in Pakenham over the weekend to…
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7500 family-violence charges in South East blitz
Almost 2700 arrests of family violence offenders and 7500-plus charges laid during a police blitz in the South East so far in 2024. The violence…
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Repeated rejections
A landowner’s repeated attempts to create vehicular access to Lynbrook Boulevard on the council’s land have failed again, the state tribunal heard. The Victorian Civil…
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Crime prevention teams in place
Victoria Police have launched new teams across a number of areas, including in Dandenong, towards stopping further offending and providing support pathways which encourage rehabilitation.…
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Aligned Leisure takes over Casey pools, gyms
Aligned Leisure has taken over the running of seven City of Casey leisure facilities as of 1 July. The company – a subsidiary of Richmond…
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Uncertainty on incinerators
As World Environment Day approaches, discourse with southeastern councils’ decision to opt for waste-to-energy incinerators is rife, as experts call for more clarity and engagement.…
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Beer-affected Bobcat driver jailed for workmate’s death
A Bobcat driver who ran over and killed his workmate at a Bangholme worksite after having a few beers has been jailed for seven years.…
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Council endorses rates hike
Greater Dandenong Council’s “responsible” 2024-’25 budget has been criticized by a minority of councillors for lacking “compassion”. Under the budget endorsed on 24 June, households’…
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Casey adopts Budget 2024/25, $460 million in operational initiatives
Following a three-week public exhibition and a special council meeting on Monday 24 June, Casey Council has adopted its Council Plan 2021-25 – Year 4…
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Giant club ‘victim of its own success’
Greater Dandenong Council is set to examine whether to allocate more space to a cramped Springvale Districts Football and Netball Club at Springvale Reserve. A…
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Bills relief returns to Hampton Park
A sixth installment of the ground-breaking Bring Your Bills series is set to return to Hampton Park on 2 July. In the past year, the…
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Monash Health funding alarm
Monash Health could be forced to make proposed cuts of up to $200 million as part of budget savings imposed by the State Government. The…
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