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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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Toxic-waste fury after EPA notices
Greater Dandenong councillors have intensified calls to close a toxic-waste landfill that was recently put on notice by the state’s pollution watchdog. The Veolia-operated landfill…
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