Dandenong Journal

27/10/2025

Greater Dandenong Council and community members are part of a new social cohesion initiative that’s working towards a future name for the Afghan Bazaar precinct in Thomas Street, Dandenong.

Greater Dandenong Council and community members are part of a new social cohesion initiative that's working towards a future name for the Afghan Bazaar precinct in Thomas Street, Dandenong. The Intercultural Dialogue and Social Cohesion Imitative Working Group is considered a crucial basis for a bro...

26/10/2025

A Greater Dandenong Council executive has recommended the blocking of a councillor’s second attempt for an external investigation into the council’s workplace culture.

A Greater Dandenong Council executive has recommended the blocking of a councillor's second attempt for an external investigation into the council's workplace culture. Councillor Rhonda Garad's notice of motion for an "independent culture and support assessment" was listed for the council's 27 Octob...

26/10/2025

Three senior managers at Greater Dandenong Council have handed in their resignations in recent days.

Three senior managers at Greater Dandenong Council have handed in their resignations in recent days. Manager of governance, legal and risk Nicole Rudden and chief financial officer Michelle Hansen have handed in their paperwork in the same week. Council’s chief engineer David Fice had left Greater...

22/10/2025

Mental health patients languishing in Dandenong and Casey hospital emergency departments are still getting specialist care and support, according to Monash Health.

Mental health patients languishing in Dandenong and Casey hospital emergency departments are still getting specialist care and support, according to Monash Health. In April-June, just 4 per cent of adult patients were transferred from Dandenong Hospital ED to a mental health bed within eight hours,....

22/10/2025

In a major shock, the massive South East Sports Hub (SESH) in Bangholme – as well as a housing estate at a Keysborough Green Wedge golf course – are both off the table.

In a major shock, the massive South East Sports Hub (SESH) in Bangholme - as well as a housing estate at a Keysborough Green Wedge golf course - are both off the table. Property developer Intrapac, who was in partnership with Keysborough Golf Club (KGC), has withdrawn its application for the 70-hect...

21/10/2025

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21/10/2025

Mayoral aspirant Sophie Tan has warned of “consequence” for councillors who boycott Greater Dandenong mayoral elections next month.

Mayoral aspirant Sophie Tan has warned of “consequence” for councillors who boycott Greater Dandenong mayoral elections next month. Cr Tan, a twice deputy-mayor, confirmed she was running for mayor for the 2025-’26 term. The Labor councillor declared she was “passionate about our community a...

21/10/2025

A councillor has called for a Municipal Monitor at Greater Dandenong after her motion for the council to launch an external independent assessment into an anonymous email’s allegations was defeated.

A councillor has called for a Municipal Monitor at Greater Dandenong after her motion for the council to launch an external independent assessment into an anonymous email's allegations was defeated. A five-ALP-councillor majority voted against hearing independent councillor Rhonda Garad's urgent-bus...

13/10/2025

An anonymous email taking aim at Greater Dandenong Council’s recruitment and leadership has sparked calls for an external independent investigation.

An anonymous email taking aim at Greater Dandenong Council’s recruitment and leadership has sparked calls for an external independent investigation. The missive sent to councillors from an encrypted email address claims to be on behalf of “we, the staff“ and makes allegations about council’s...