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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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Dodgy donations corruption probe heads to prosecutors
A corruption inquiry into more than $1 million in dodgy political donations made by a Victorian property developer will be sent to prosecutors to consider…
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‘Significant benefits’ for Ablett, Aziz: IBAC
Criminal charges and sweeping planning reforms may follow a damning and long-awaited anti-corruption report involving Casey councillors and property developers. Former Casey mayors Sam Aziz…
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Premier signals less council planning powers
Premier Daniel Andrews has stated that local councils’ roles in significant planning decisions will be reduced, in the wake of an anti-corruption report into Casey…
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IBAC report finds former Casey mayors promoted property developer’s interests in exchange for payment
The Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission (IBAC) has found that two former Casey mayors Sam Aziz and Geoff Ablett promoted property developer John Woodman’s and his…
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