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Workplace inquiry ‘out of bounds’
A Greater Dandenong Council executive has recommended the blocking of a councillor’s second attempt for an external investigation into the council’s workplace culture. Councillor Rhonda…
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Apprentice welder and mum breaking barriers
A single mother of four is breaking down barriers in a male-dominant industry, empowering women through her journey. Ana Gamero migrated to Australia at the…
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Greater Dandenong issues alert of suspected rates-scam
Greater Dandenong Council has issued an alert to ratepayers about a suspected SMS scam. “We have heard reports of residents receiving SMS reminders to pay…
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2nd monitor named at Kingston Council
A second Municipal Monitor has been appointed at Kingston Council. John Watson has been announced to work with the other monitor John Tanner AM to…
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Last boom gates down at Webster Street
The last of 27 level crossings have been removed on the Cranbourne and Pakenham lines. The milestone was marked by the dismantling of boom gates…
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Stuck truckie unwarned of level-crossing’s gradient: Coroner
A State Coroner has called for an urgent installation of warning signs at a level-crossing blackspot where a Dandenong South-based truckie was killed in late…
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Sth East leaders in Victorian of the Year shortlists
A pair of South East leaders have made the shortlist of Victoria’s Australian of the Year nominees. Springvale Indochinese Mutual Assistance Association (SICMAA) president Be…
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Dandenong man charged over alleged brawl
A Dandenong man has been charged after an alleged brawl in Oakleigh East. Police say they responded to reports of a group of males assaulting…
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Casey releases Annual Report 2024/25
City of Casey has released its Annual Report 2024/25. According to the Council, this year marked a “significant turning point” for Casey, with the return…
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Casey records $140 million surplus for 2024/25
Casey Council has recorded a $140 million surplus for the 2024/25 financial year, with a $57 million shortfall against its original forecast. The shortfall was…
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Casey Council pushes for fast-tracked signal upgrade
Casey councillors unanimously backed an urgent motion calling for the government to fast-track approval for signal changes at the notorious intersection of Pattersons and Tuckers…
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The impacts of homelessness
When nine years old, Julz Nichols learnt all too well what it’s like to lose her home at a moment’s notice. She remembers the freshly…












