Polarising ban on shaky ground
With the first term of school back in action, the social media ban for those under the age of 16 looms ever closer.
Although...
Celebrating creativity, culture and community
The opening weekend of the Asia TOPA festival is set to take place in Bunjil Place, complete with premiere performances and an exciting, family-friendly...
Triple-storey homes at ex-cop shop
Seven multi-storey homes have been approved on the former police station site in Noble Park.
Greater Dandenong Council’s planners gave the tick to the proposed...
Carjacker jailed after violent spree
A man with an imitation gun who went on a violent, drug-fuelled afternoon of carjacking and theft in Noble Park’s CBD has been jailed.
Josh...
Push for ‘transparent’ council briefings
A motion to investigate opening councillors briefing sessions to the public was set to spark debate at Greater Dandenong Council.
Councillor Rhonda Garad, who was...
Shed fire sparks smoke warning
Fire crews contained a blaze in a back shed at Endeavour Hills on Thursday 6 February.
Callers to triple-0 reported a structure and a tree...
Cashless parking opposed
City of Greater Dandenong’s proposal to install cashless parking meters is not on the money, according to councillors Bob Milkovic and Rhonda Garad.
The pair...
Casey councillors ‘locked out’ of planning application decisions
Newly-elected Casey councillors are being sidelined from representing the community in local planning issues, former councillors say.
Last year, Casey administrators endorsed a new policy...
Plea for permits to solve parking squeeze
A reported parking shortage in Bassett Street Dandenong is under investigation after a petition has called for a resident-only parking permit system.
Residents have brought...
Community safety callout after crash
A tragic incident on Belgrave-Hallam Road that resulted in the death of a runner has locals calling for more safety measures in the area....
Dandenong Sth glass maker collapses
A 169-year-old glass manufacturer based in Dandenong South has collapsed after warning of the impact of cheap imports being dumped in Australia.
Oceania Glass...
Noble Park and Lynbrook secure affordable housing
Noble Park and Lynbrook will see more than 100 social and affordable houses in the coming years, as part of the initial round of...
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Positive turn for youth ‘circuit-breaker’
Concern Australia in Dandenong has won more than $800,000 federal funding to expand its work as a 'circuit breaker' for at-risk youth.
The organisation works...
