Aged and Disability Services
Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… As a committed advocate for the most vulnerable members of our community, I want to reassure all residents that my past decisions and current platform strongly support the continuation of the City of Greater Dandenong’s vital Aged and Disability Care Service program. There is no plan to …
Birth of the Dandenong Historical Society
Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… By Jenny Ferguson We received a donation of some newspaper clippings a few years ago, saved by Dave Mickle Snr between 1963 and 1965. Dave was our first president and our first life member. These clippings from the Dandenong Journal provided us an insight into the establishment …
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Merle Mitchell AM
Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… Merle was a leader although she would probably not agree with me giving her that title. But she was a person who did effect change. Beginnings In the 1970’s Springvale was developing as a new suburb: new housing estate with unmade roads. The 1971 census showed that …
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Question: Why can’t I get a resident parking permit?
Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… Greater Dandenong City Council does not issue resident parking permits. I have followed this up with council officers some time ago, and I know, understand and agree with the reasons why this council does not issue resident parking permits. In my opinion, if Council did issue resident …
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Street lighting faults, damage or graffiti.
Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… For all such inquiries, please lodge them via the United Energy website https://www.unitedenergy.com.au/contact-us/reportstreetlight/ OR if it relates to streetlighting emergencies, please call 132 099. By dealing directly you should receive a more efficient response back. Contact me if any problems.
Crown Land videos
Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… Local open space areas specifically related to Crown land. Videos by Deb Murray.
Former Cr Zaynoun Melhem
Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… Zaynoun, we remember you as a young boy (we understand this was probably both a blessing and a curse for you!), and we watched as you proudly followed in your father’s footsteps. Having seen how hard you worked for your local residents, representing local views and priorities …
Former Cr Matthew Kirwan
Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… Matthew, you recognised that participation is a key feature of a well-functioning community and you played a very strong advocacy role in creating a more inclusive and engaged city – determined to empower residents and community groups whilst highlighting and working towards addressing many human rights disparities.
Former Cr Youhorn Chea
Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… Youhorn, during your 23 years on Council you acted as a great ambassador for the city. You openly shared the details of your journey of arriving and settling in Australia as a refugee. This honesty sparked an important ‘rethink’ in how we view social cohesion and helped …
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Why do council candidates all say the same thing?
Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… It’s council campaign time again. And again I hear these common questions: Here’s the insider’s view of why.