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Volunteer heroes cool in any crisis
Greater Dandenong SES has never received more call-outs for help – and recruits have been never more needed. Since 2019, requests have more than doubled…
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A step closer to 89 new homes in Dandenong
Construction has officially started on a new $49 million social housing development in Dandenong, delivering 89 new homes. Built in partnership between the Labor Government…
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Hussainzada family mourn drowned mother and son
The Hussainzada extended family are grieving for a beloved mother and seven-year-old son who drowned in Dandenong Creek’s stormwaters while visiting a Doveton park. The…
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Children to face ‘adult time for violent crime’
In response to a youth crime wave, the State Government is seeking to force juvenile offenders to face ‘adult time for violent crime’. It plans…
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Financial relief for ratepayers as state monitors conclude their term
The 12-month term of Casey Council’s State appointed municipal monitors, Peter Stephenson and Cameron Boardman came to an end on 6 November. The monitors were…
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Veolia fined $1 million for breaching licences
The Supreme Court of Victoria has fined Hallam Road landfill operator Veolia $1 million for various breaches of its operating licence and failure to comply…
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Warneet’s 80 years of volunteerism
Warneet Association celebrated its 80th anniversary on Sunday 9 November. About 200 locals gathered at the Warneet Motor Yacht Club, where about 19 photographic displays,…
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2025 Foodbank report reveals slight rise in food insecurity, putting pressure on local relief organisations
The 2025 Foodbank Hunger Report has revealed that 3.5 million Australians have struggled with food insecurity in the last 12 months. While 20 per cent…
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SES warning on Dandenong Creek’s perils
A Dandenong SES controller has urged people to stay clear of Dandenong Creek after a woman and boy drowned in ‘swift’ stormwater on Monday 10…
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Braving the rain for Remembrance Day
As the rain teamed down heavily, Greater Dandenong community stood firmly at the Pillars of Freedom to remember those who died serving our country. Veterans…
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Pearcedale community braves the weather for Remembrance Day
Despite the rain, the Pearcedale community turned out in strong numbers to honour the Remembrance Day service at the Public Hall. According to the president…
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Berwick Honours Fallen in Remembrance Day Ceremony
As rain poured down on the morning of November 11, Berwick residents gathered alongside MP Julian Hill and Cr Scott Dowling to commemorate the fallen…
