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Casey councillors ‘locked out’ of planning application decisions
Newly-elected Casey councillors are being sidelined from representing the community in local planning issues, former councillors say. Last year, Casey administrators endorsed a new policy…
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Plea for permits to solve parking squeeze
A reported parking shortage in Bassett Street Dandenong is under investigation after a petition has called for a resident-only parking permit system. Residents have brought…
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Community safety callout after crash
A tragic incident on Belgrave-Hallam Road that resulted in the death of a runner has locals calling for more safety measures in the area. The…
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Dandenong Sth glass maker collapses
A 169-year-old glass manufacturer based in Dandenong South has collapsed after warning of the impact of cheap imports being dumped in Australia. Oceania Glass was…
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Noble Park and Lynbrook secure affordable housing
Noble Park and Lynbrook will see more than 100 social and affordable houses in the coming years, as part of the initial round of the…
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Cranbourne man charged following armed robberies
Moorabbin Crime Investigation Unit have charged a man following alleged armed robberies in Melbourne’s south on Tuesday 4 February. It is alleged two males attended…
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Locals celebrate funding for Doveton Pool
The Federal Government funding to save the Doveton Pool has finally been secured, and to celebrate, locals were treated to a barbecue hosted by Bruce…
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Firies storm apartment blaze
Quick-acting firefighters forced their way into a blazing ground-floor apartment on Stud Road, Dandenong early on Saturday 1 February. Called out at 6.18am, the FRV…
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Council hit by rising costs
Greater Dandenong Council has put the brakes on an aquatic centre project as its finances have taken a hit, according to its revised 2024-’25 mid-year…
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Nazi flag draped over highway
Victoria Police are investigating a Nazi flag being hung on an overpass bridge in Dandenong North. Police officers were alerted to the flag over Dandenong…
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Slice of fortune for British butcher
Famously ebullient butcher Rob Boyle has been crowned City of Greater Dandenong’s Corporate Citizen of the Year. For 33 years, Rob’s British & Irish Butchery…
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Choir’s heart-and-soul hits high note
When Sue Doherty received the phone call informing her that she had been nominated for the 2025 Greater Dandenong Community Leadership Award, she was caught…
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