News
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Call to invest in South East jobs
Eight shire mayors have come together under one voice to seek support from all levels of government in developing a regional jobs and skills plan.…
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Casey road satisfaction dwindles
Road satisfaction in the City of Casey is trailing at just 56 per cent, according to recent figures. The Casey City Council Performance Statement for…
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Lives saved by crossing guard
School crossing supervisor Frank D’Arcy is seen as a hero without a cape, but he thinks otherwise. Mr D’Arcy saved the lives of school students…
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Young voters urged to check their enrolment details
The Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) has issued a reminder for Victorians to ensure their voting enrolment details are correct ahead of the State election on…
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School wins cash from both sides
The Coalition has matched a $5.34 million Labor pledge to upgrade a school in rapidly-growing Keysborough South. It means urgently-needed improvements should go ahead at…
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New CGD chief named
Greater Dandenong Council is set to be led by its first female chief executive. Jacqui Weatherill has officially accepted the role on 14 October, days…
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Lysterfield Lake College proposal shut down
Plans to build a Catholic school in the Casey Foothills were this week rejected, after Casey Council’s decision to deny a permit for the site…
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Dreams come true
Dandenong poet Aloma Davis told last week’s Dandenong Journal that competing at the Sydney Opera House in the Australian Poetry Slam National Final would be…
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Wellsprings wins hearts and minds
Wellsprings for Women held a very successful fundraising event on Thursday 6 October at Springvale City Hall. The proceeds from the event will be used…
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MP welcomes baby Ruairí
Dandenong MP Gabrielle Williams has proudly announced the safe arrival of her baby Ruairí. After “gruelling” attempts at IVF, the Mental Health and Treaty &…
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$18K liquor spirited from shops
Police are seeking a man linked to an $18,000 stealing spree of high-end liquor across Melbourne’s east and south-east. Bottles of spirits, usually whiskeys, were…
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Market celebrates All Things Asian
A bumper 30,000-plus crowd joined Dandenong Market to celebrate All Things Asian on Sunday 9 October. The event, celebrating the opening of speciality Asian grocery…