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$122m pool project still on hold | Star Journal

    EXCERPT: Greater Dandenong Council’s biggest-ever project, the Dandenong Wellbeing Centre, has been awarded to building contractor ADCO Group in a split-decision by councillors – but still remains in limbo. The decision was approved at a council meeting on 24 February to a multi-billion-dollar construction company that is facing indictable charges over the collapse of the Kew Recreation Centre roof in late 2022. Councillors Rhonda Garad, Isabella Do, Melinda Yim and Bob Milkovic opposed the decision.… Read More »$122m pool project still on hold | Star Journal

    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.