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Housing shake-up concerns
Greater Dandenong councillors warn that residents are set to be locked out of planning decisions that shape their neighbourhoods. The State Government’s Housing Statement –…
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Youth hub launches with fanfare
A new and bigger Youth Links multicultural hub in Noble Park is being hailed as “opening our hearts to the future”. Youth Minister Natalie Suleyman…
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$285m airport plan for growth
A $285 million masterplan for Moorabbin Airport has been federally approved. The revised plan removes a controversial proposal for commercial warehouses in the airport precinct.…
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Golf course rezoned for homes
Planning Minister Sonya Kilkenny has rezoned the former Kingswood Golf Course for housing. However, she has reportedly rejected proponent AustralianSuper’s development plan for potentially 800…
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Supporting sisters into work
A Dandenong-based group is tackling high unemployment rates that continue to echo through parts of the community. Not-for-profit organisation, Sister Works, is empowering migrant, refugee…
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Teens charged over alleged robbery spree
Three youths have been arrested over an alleged spate of armed robberies, residential and commercial burglaries across Melbourne. Eastern Region Crime Squad detectives arrested three…
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Pair charged over alleged mail-van carjacking
Two men have been charged over the alleged carjacking of a postal van in Carrum Downs. The 30-year-old victim completed a delivery in Tolga Close…
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Casey among top performers in housing growth
Independent real estate analyst Hotspotting has named Casey as the third best performer in sales activity across the country during the previous quarter, with further…
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Extortion bid crashes out
A dramatic car crash thwarted two armed kidnappers in their long and terrifying extortion attempt of a man in the South East. Victoria Po’oi, 35,…
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Heatwave danger rising
Ahead of a predicted scorching summer, Greater Dandenong’s preparation for heatwave emergencies is still a work under construction. The municipality’s first heatwave preparedness event was…
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Laying out innovations towards reconciliation
Casey Council is welcoming community members to provide feedback on its draft Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) 2024/26, which outlines the council’s commitment to reconciliation…
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Six charged after drug gang raids
Nine men and a woman were arrested as part of a 12-month police investigation into drug-trafficking and crime gangs across the South East. Police raided…
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