Record number of knife seizures
Victoria Police has announced a record number of knives were seized in 2024 from Victorian Streets.
With almost 40 blades found and destroyed each day...
Acai arson: Getaway car footage released
Police are seeking public information on a getaway car used after an acai shop was rammed and set on fire in Dandenong on 18...
$122m pool project still on hold
Greater Dandenong Council’s biggest-ever project, the Dandenong Wellbeing Centre, has been awarded to building contractor ADCO Group in a split-decision by councillors - but...
Powering through grief, a call for change
The grief of losing a loved one is unforgettable and for Regis and Marita Roussell, there is pain and a tightness in their chest...
Disappointment and hope amidst council meeting
Following the adjournment of the first meeting of the year for Casey Council on Tuesday 18 February, Mayor Stefan Koomen voiced his disappointment with...
Making the Call
A new documentary ‘Unanswered Calls’ shines light on the young “silent victims” experiencing family violence.
The production led by Safe Steps, reveals the shocking first-hand...
11 charged after weapon raids
Eleven people were arrested and 20 weapons seized during a police blitz across the South East.
The arrests were made during 61 raids as part...
Strict CCO for drug offender
Southeast man Lionel Albert was sentenced to a strict community corrections order after serving 27 months in custody.
Albert, 41-year-old, was charged and pled...
Debate lit over cannabis laws
A state inquiry in reviewing current cannabis laws has sparked debates, concerns and hopes for various communities.
South East Monash Legal Service submitted in favour...
Unity over rising Islamophobia
The recent annual Victorian Open Mosque Day event was said to be crucial to counter rising Islamophobia.
The event took place on Saturday 15 February...
‘Moonlighting’ Crs review
Greater Dandenong Council may be set to re-draft its policy on councillors running as state and federal election candidates.
ALP-member councillor Lana Formoso made the...
Greens councillor up for Bruce
The Greens party endorsed City of Greater Dandenong councillor Rhonda Garad is up for Bruce at the upcoming Federal election.
She says the people of...
Latest
Looking Back
100 years ago
12 March 1925
Swagmen a nuisance
Swagmen are stated to be more than a nuisance in Garfield. According to reports, they consider the building...
