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’It’s time’ for bold ALP policy: refugee advocate
A long-time Labor member and refugee advocate has urged his party to take a more compassionate stand. Wicki Wickramasingham has backed the ALP’s pledge to…
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Doveton pool plans afloat
The City of Casey is calling on the State and Federal Governments to “come on a journey” with it to upgrade and maintain the Doveton…
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Iraq veteran honours Anzac legacy
Monday 25 April presents us all with an opportunity to reflect and pay our respects to those who have served to defend our country on…
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’No’ to waste-to-energy: report
A Greater Dandenong Council report has recommended not signing up to a joint-council consortium’s waste-to-energy plant in the South East subject to further information. The…
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Snowfest trademark snowballed
Greater Dandenong Council’s attempt to trademark its Springvale Snowfest event has been refused by the Australian Trade Marks Office (ATMO). The council sought to trademark…
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Bail refused after alleged 180km/h pursuit
An alleged suspended teen driver accused of reaching speeds of up to 180 km/h during a police pursuit in the South East has been refused…
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Pool rescue supported
Federal candidates of all stripes are pledging support for Casey Council’s “change of heart” $21 million proposed upgrade of Doveton’s historic community pool. Once slated…
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‘Red rattler’ back on track
The iconic Red Rattler electric train was back on the Pakenham to Dandenong run on Saturday 23 April. As a one-off, Steamrail Victoria offered down…
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Dawn Service celebrates Anzacs
Dandenong conducted a successful Dawn Service at the Pillars of Freedom. Dandenong-Cranbourne RSL President John Wells was pleased to see crowds back, 107 years after…
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Bingle drink-driver at 0.204
A 60-year-old alleged drink driver has had her car impounded after hitting a car park bollard in Namur Street Noble Park. With an alleged 0.204…
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Youth Not-For-Profit comes to Dandenong
A new charity and social enterprise launched on Friday 22 April in Dandenong. Collective Impact is a not-for-profit Social Enterprise comprising charities and businesses from…
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Household rates up $14
Greater Dandenong residents’ rate bills will rise on average by $14 under the council’s draft 2022-’23 budget. The average bill is up from $1477 to…