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Motion number 105 City of Greater Dandenong VIC @ NGA25

    You can find details of our motion on page 144, here. Thankfully, the motion was provisionally passed but I wanted to share why this particular was so important and the speech I would have spoken if this motion had been opposed. Did you know that Australia ranks last in manufacturing self-sufficiency among all OECD countries? COVID-19 has not only highlighted, but has exposed the vulnerabilities in our supply chain. It’s a critical reminder that we… Read More »Motion number 105 City of Greater Dandenong VIC @ NGA25

    Road safety issues – who’s responsible?

      When I was running for Council last year, I researched like a madman to figure out which roads were managed by Council and which were the responsibility of the Department of Transport and Planning (DTP) because management responsibilities can change! Roads can be reclassified from local to arterial, transferring management from the Council to State Government. Why does this matter though? Depending on who manages the road, your approach to addressing issues can vary. If… Read More »Road safety issues – who’s responsible?

      Councillor update | Friday 17 Jan

        I hope everyone is having a safe and happy start to the new year. I attended a few end-of-year events in 2024 and was even able to make it to the New Years Eve celebration at Dandenong, coming from a VICSES deployment in Ballarat, assisting with base camp operations. It’s not great to think that this was my second year in a row being deployed over the Christmas and/or New Year break due to extreme… Read More »Councillor update | Friday 17 Jan

        Councillor update | Monday 9 Dec

          It’s that time of year where things start ramping up and ramping down in the lead up to Christmas. It’s been a hectic couple of weeks with onboarding and going through required training while also being present to attend community gatherings.

          Councillor update | Friday 22 Nov

            As your Councillor, I want to hold myself accountable to you, the residents of Keysborough South Ward and the wider Greater Dandenong community. My goal is to be an active and engaged Councillor – to me, this includes attending local workshops that are relevant to our community as a participant and the more ‘official’ duties like Council meetings. My aim is to provide fortnightly or monthly updates outside of Facebook and Instagram. I’m also considering… Read More »Councillor update | Friday 22 Nov

            Five in favour of in-house aged care | Star Journal

              Excerpt: Blades led a campaign during last month’s council elections to help residents identify which candidates support keeping council-run services beyond 2027, such as meals on wheels, personal care, home repairs and home-cleaning help. She says she “did well” with the survey, sent to all 43 candidates. But now that the councillors are onboard, Blades is keen on working with everyone on council not just those who responded positively to the survey. As reported previously,… Read More »Five in favour of in-house aged care | Star Journal

              Greens councillor Garad steps aside | Star Journal

                EXCERPT: Ahead of the October council elections, she endorsed a Greens “new generation” candidate Isabella Do, who is standing in Keysborough South Ward. “She’s a really good fit in that community with strong local ties and business skills,” Cr Garad told Star Journal. “I think it’s good to have fresh energy. To have councillors sit there for 20 to 30 years really is not in the interests of the community.