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An address delivered by Ray Bastin, Group Leader of 1st Deepdene Scouts, after the Springvale RSL ANZAC Commemorative Service on Sunday 19 April 2026 (Springvale Town Hall Gardens and Cenotaph). Shared here with permission. Good afternoon. When my father-in-law asked… Read article »
MAV Victorian Convention of Councillors Dates: 21–23 March 2025Attendees and Report Authors: Key Themes and Learnings 1. Opening Address – Kelly Grigsby, CEO of MAV Kelly Grigsby emphasised the need for adaptive and forward-thinking leadership in local government. She highlighted:… Read article »
Date: Friday 16 May 2025Location: Melbourne Town Hall, Swanston Street, Melbourne Authors:• Cr Sean O’Reilly• Marjan Hajjari, Executive Manager Strategic Growth & Advocacy Address by the Minister for Local Government – Hon. Nick Staikos MP The Minister addressed the assembly… Read article »
Four steps to calculate rates Note: Some councils add a waste or municipal charge on top, but this basic calculation is the same everywhere in Victoria. Example
Clean look at dirty market | Dandenong Star Journal Motion Author: Cr Sean O’ReillyNotice of Motion: Addressing Cleanliness and Odour Issues in Springvale Activity Centre Resolution unanimously approved by Council on 9 December 2024 Preamble Ongoing complaints have highlighted the… Read article »
Wards where a candidate did not achieve 50% of primary votes Summary Table of Progressive Results by Ward Ward Name Total Enrolment Formal Votes Informal Votes Total Votes Polled Voting Percentage of Enrolled Informal Vote Percentage Keysborough Ward 8864 7269… Read article »
By Ward Dandenong Ward Candidate Vote Percentage Vote Total MEMETI, Jim 62.78% 3466 RUZAI, Rahima 37.22% 2055 Dandenong North Ward Candidate Vote Percentage Vote Total FORMOSO, Daniel 13.39% 985 TANNOUS, Rhonda 26.15% 1924 TOMIC, Branka 4.02% 296 MILKOVIC, Bob 52.03%… Read article »
Group A Group A is all votes received by the VEC up to 6pm Friday 25th October. Group A were all counted by Friday 1 November. Group B Group B is all votes received by the VEC after 6pm Friday… Read article »
The debate over single-member wards versus multi-member wards in Victoria, Australia, involves various arguments from different stakeholders. Here is a summary of the key points: Arguments For Single-Member Wards: Arguments Against Single-Member Wards: The debate over single-member wards versus multi-member… Read article »
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… Read article »