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Crs ‘incapable’ of planning decisions
Casey Council is silent on the State Government’s looming plans to reduce councillors’ planning powers, in the wake of an anti-corruption body’s report into the…
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Road blitz catches 103 speeders
More than 200 offences, including 103 speeding drivers, were detected in a police blitz on the South East’s major arterial. Operation Hammerhead targeted speeding on…
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Crs ‘incapable’ of planning decisions
Greater Dandenong councillors say they have a “vital role” in planning decisions, in the wake of an anti-corruption report into Casey Council. The council would…
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Premier’s IBAC evidence revealed
Premier Daniel Andrews says he had “no recollection” of controversial developer John Woodman raising planning matters with him, an IBAC report has noted. The Premier’s…
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Shakespearean defence launched against corruption probe
Two key figures in a property development scandal examined by a corruption watchdog have launched a colourful defence, claiming they never paid or accepted bribes.…
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Casey’s ‘culture of avoidance’
Casey chief executives had “misgivings” about councillor conduct but felt limited in what they could do, the IBAC Operation Sandon report found. A “culture of…
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Woodman claims ‘victim’ status
Springvale-raised developer John Woodman has denied he “improperly” sought to influence Casey councillors in IBAC’s Operation Sandon report. According to IBAC, councillors Ablett and Aziz…
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Calls to ditch fried chips ban
City of Greater Dandenong councillors say a ban on deep-fried ‘dimmies’ and chips should be abandoned after a strong public backlash. As reported by Star…
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10th annual Ashura in Melbourne
Thousands of Muslims walked united under one banner to commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hussain (a.s) on Saturday 29 July in the 10th annual Ashura…
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Another builder collapses
A South East construction company has become another casualty in the string of large-scale builders recently entering liquidation. Based in Upper Beaconsfield, Kleev Homes went…
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2050 vision for SE business
The inaugural South East Business Conference (SEBC) on Wednesday, 30 August is expected to help foster growth and advocate for the Victorian region as the…
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Casey Council welcomes IBAC report
Casey Council has welcomed the release of the Independent Broad-Based Anti-Corruption Commission (IBAC) Operation Sandon report and pledged to continue to work with IBAC, the…
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