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Casey’s gifting policy updated
A new threshold for disclosable gifts for councillors has been set at $50, aligning it with the overall staff gift policy, following a swift unanimous…
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Casey Council drops controversial vehicle permits in draft Local Law
Casey Council has removed a controversial clause that regulates vehicle repair and unregistered vehicles on private properties in its draft Local Law 2025. Matters relating…
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Seven attendees, full security
Welcome to the new era of attending a Casey Council Meeting. Walking from the carpark to Bunjil Place, the first thing I noticed was a…
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Order to shut down Springvale depot
A landowner has been ordered by VCAT to clean up and cease an unauthorized truck depot and dumping ground in Springvale. VCAT member Dalia Cook…
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Trendy Interiors draws the curtain
The Dandenong Hub Arcade’s Trendy Interiors store will draw its curtains in a bittersweet move after 35 years in the area. Daughter and mother duo…
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Pokies-trial support up for debate
A proposal to withdraw support for the state government’s pokies gambling card trial is set to be considered by Greater Dandenong councillors. It comes after…
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Municipal monitors installed at Kingston
Kingston Council is set to be under the watch of two Municipal Monitors – though the reason for the intervention appears to be a mystery.…
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Hoon-meet cars fail the unroadworthy test
More than 150 drivers accused of taking part in illegal hoon gatherings across Greater Dandenong were requested by police to surrender their cars for roadworthy…
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Dandenong man charged with Cobram murder
A Dandenong man has been charged over the death of a woman in Cobram on Tuesday 19 August. Homicide Squad detectives charged the 45-year-old with…
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Battin doubles-down on crime-scene presser
Opposition leader Brad Battin has double-downed on controversially addressing media at a homicide investigation in Dandenong on Tuesday 19 August. Upon hearing about the incident…
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$80K gold heist: Springvale family looted
A devastated Springvale family have been robbed of their dream to buy land for a house after a home robbery wiped out almost $80,000 of…
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Staying in style and safe
The Transport Accident Commission (TAC) has enlisted the support of local barbers and stylists to inspire talks on road safety. As part of a novel…
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