News
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Trapped in the NDIS gap
People with mental illness are being forced into aged care and homelessness due to ‘falling through cracks’ in the NDIS system, a South East provider…
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Garry Howe joins key news board
One of Victoria’s most experienced and senior editors has been appointed to the board of the state’s largest association of news publishers. Garry Howe joins…
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Tree shade focus for CBDs
Greater Dandenong’s tree canopy coverage has steeply risen from 9 per cent to 14.1 per cent in two years, but activity centres are still short…
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Journey to reconciliation
Greater Dandenong mayor Lana Formoso has made a public call for reconciliation and recognition of First Nations people. Her speech at a 27 May council…
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Cultures tied by a dream
A Cambodian Buddhist place of worship in Springvale South is said to be among the forerunners for reconciliation. In the early 1990’s, Wat Buddharangsi monastery…
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Disney World for Dandenong?
A Disney World for the open spaces of Greater Dandenong has been proposed by South Eastern Metropolitan MP David Limbrick. In response to reports that…
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South East leads in growth
South East new land sales have bounced back from the end of 2023, surging 37 per cent higher as buyer demand picked up due to…
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Myuna’s accessibility boost
Visitor numbers are booming at Myuna Farm, and it’s now even more accessible. The upgraded Pavilion has ramp access, a Changing Places all-abilities toilet, a…
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Read together in Casey
Connected Libraries and more than 430 library members across the City of Casey enjoyed the annual National Simultaneous Storytime (NSS) on Wednesday 22 May. The…
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Council CEO wins payrise
Greater Dandenong Council chief executive Jacqui Weatherill has been rewarded with a pay rise due to a positive annual performance review. Councillors approved the 2.75…
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Council opts out from saving historic church
In a shock development, Keysborough’s historic church is set to go on the “open market” after Greater Dandenong Council pulled out of a potential purchase.…
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Temple turn-lane resolved
Greater Dandenong Council has finally resolved long-running safety concerns over a road upgrade outside a Sikh temple in Keysborough. The council’s Perry Road construction and…