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Casey awarded internationally for digital access
The City of Casey has just been honoured with an award at the World Smart City Expo (WSCE) Awards for the creation and implementation of…
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Bringing climate voices to the table
Diverse communities are too often sidelined from decisions on climate change, says Environment Victoria campaigner Tony Fretton. The fight for climate justice has been led…
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Drink-driver blows 0.21
A Narre-Warren South drink-driver has been allegedly been caught more than four times the legal limit. The 34-year-old man blew 0.210 after being intercepted by…
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Local men fronting new family violence campaign
Wellsprings for Women has launched its 16 Days of Activism Campaign, joining organisations globally who are frontlining the fight against gendered violence. The women-only service…
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Council calls for Gaza ceasefire
Greater Dandenong Council has passed a motion calling for a permanent ceasefire and peace in Palestine in response to more than 14,000 civilians killed. The…
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Tiler fraud to repay $92K
A Doveton tiler has been ordered to repay more than $90,000 for fraudulently obtaining workers comp payments. Rahmatullah Jafari, 28, had injured his back while…
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Cook overtakes Libs in Mulgrave
With strong preference flows, independent candidate Ian Cook has overtaken the Liberal Party to finish second in the Mulgrave by-election, according to provisional results on…
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Police crackdown on mobile users
Police have spotted more than 80 motorists using their mobile phones while driving during a recent road policing operation across Melbourne. Operation Spotto, conducted by…
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Calls grow for Thompsons Road upgrade
Casey Council has advocated for the upgrade and extension of the Thompsons Road in its endorsed submission to the Officer South Employment Precinct Structure Plan…
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Rare beast on the move
With slick lines and in a bright nautical yellow, a rare racing gem has been sitting idle in a Dandenong garage for nearly 30 years.…
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‘Slug gate’ back in court
‘Slug gate’ is back in the courts after commercial kitchen I Cook Foods launched a fresh lawsuit against Greater Dandenong Council. ICF is suing the…
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Council wary on Palestine vigil
An organiser of a pro-Palestinian peace vigil has accused Greater Dandenong Council of censorship and shirking support. It comes as the council says it is…