Home » Syringe machine a topic of pointed debate

Syringe machine a topic of pointed debate

28/06/2025

Relocating Springvale’s controversial syringe-vending machine may not be the solution to strong community concerns, according to a former mayor. Local leaders are organising a petition to remove the 24/7 syringe vending machine from a Buckingham Avenue community health service as syringes and needles are found…

Access free and confidential financial advice at Bring Your Bills Day 2026

Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 535656 Following an overwhelmingly successful event in 2025, South East Community Links (SECL) is bringing its Bring Your Bills…

More News

Rubbish-collection strike looms in April

Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 255946 Greater Dandenong’s library staff, parking inspectors and rubbish collectors are set to vote on a potential strike from next month, with their union…
Council opposed to new skyscraper heights

A draft council report has called for the State Government to scale back its plans for giant apartment towers in Springvale and Noble Park CBDs. The Government recently released Train…
Offender still not found following alleged assault on teenage boy in Cranbourne West

Police are investigating an alleged unprovoked assault on a school boy in Cranbourne West on Tuesday 10 March. A 16-year-old was walking along Tony Way on his way to school…
Multicultural funding: When support crosses the line

The Dandenong-based Taha Group funding controversy has forced Australia to confront an uncomfortable question. Should taxpayer money be funding religious or culturally-exclusive organisations at all? Because once government money enters…
Man charged over Keysborough car-wash assault

A man has been charged after an alleged serious assault at a Keysborough car wash in January. A 49-year-old man required eye surgery after the altercation at the Cheltenham Road…

Cardinia schools close or relocate after early March heatwave

Cardinia’s schooling community has been left frustrated again this week, after overnight local area fire ratings meant the shutdown and relocation of some local schools. Short notice closures saw schools…
Emerald Lake disturbance

Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 475151 The early part of the week saw local law enforcement involved in a collision with a yet unknown offender who is now in…
Emergent 2025 celebrates creative talents of Casey secondary students

The ‘Emergent 2025’ showcase has returned to Bunjil Place with the program aiming to celebrate an array of creative accomplishments from past innovations. At last year’s graduate performances, performing arts…
Young Casey locals take the stage in junior musical ’Newsies’

In the early hours of a Sunday morning, 43 young theatre enthusiasts are preparing for their junior musical show just four short weeks away — some will be taking the…
Noble Park woman charged over allegedly stolen pup

A woman has been charged over an allegedly stolen puppy that was recovered by police in Noble Park. Dora, a 10-month-old black cavoodle, was allegedly untied from a pole on…

Get the latest news to your email inbox FREE!

Syringe machine a topic of pointed debate

Digital Editions

Access free and confidential financial advice at Bring Your Bills Day 2026

[PAKENHAM SHOW COMPETITION] – We celebrate the Show with great prizes

Cardinia Reservoir upgrade uproar

Young Casey locals take the stage in junior musical of ’Newsies’

State promises thousands of jobs with new employment precinct in Cranbourne

More News

Rubbish-collection strike looms in April

Council opposed to new skyscraper heights

Offender still not found following alleged assault on teenage boy in Cranbourne West

Multicultural funding: When support crosses the line

Man charged over Keysborough car-wash assault

Cardinia schools close or relocate after early March heatwave

Emerald Lake disturbance

Emergent 2025 celebrates creative talents of Casey secondary students

Young Casey locals take the stage in junior musical ’Newsies’

Noble Park woman charged over allegedly stolen pup