Excerpt: Greater Dandenong’s unique annual 9 by 5 exhibition was officially opened at Drum Theatre on Saturday 15 February. For the 17th year, the event showcases miniature art works confined to 9 x 5 inches (about 23 centimetres x 13 centimetres)… Greater Dandenong councillor Isabella Do as well as Adam Arness from sponsor Bendigo Bank Dingley Village were also at the event.
It feels like this month has just flown by so quickly. In reflecting over the past few weeks, I thought I would share an excerpt from an update I shared at the Council Meeting that occurred on the 28th of January, in relation to Australia Day: Another major event was the Lunar New Year Celebrations this past weekend, organised by Springvale Asian Business Association and strongly supported by Council. As always, it was a fantastic… Read More »Councillor update | Monday 18 Feb
I’m excited to share that our new shade sails at Pencil Park has been fully installed as of 13 February, 2025. It is currently being thoroughly enjoyed by the community, providing shade on warm days and shelter from the rain – all in one day sometimes, thanks Melbourne! I would like to give a massive thank you to to Cr Rhonda Garad for pushing this through in her term as Keysborough South Ward’s Councillor (see… Read More »New shade sails at Pencil Park
Excerpt: A new demolition waste pile has been detected at an allegedly illegally contaminated soil works site in Bangholme’s Green Wedge. Environment Protection Authority and Greater Dandenong officers launched a joint inspection of paddocks at 576 Frankston-Dandenong Road late last month after neighbours reported a dump of suspicious soil. The site’s operator was recently put on notice for allegedly breaching its EPA licence to accept clean-fill soil only.
Cr Rhonda Garad requested a school crossing supervisor to be enlisted for the section of Hutton and Perry Rd for Mt Hira students. An October update from Council is that they are currently conducting a survey to justify this request.
EXCERPT: Developer Intrapac and Keysborough Golf Club have proposed the 71-hectare SESH, which controversially hinges on rezoning the Green Wedge golf course at Hutton Road for a housing estate of up to 1100 dwellings. Greens Party endorsed candidate Isabella Do says the council has acknowledged that there is no data on the availability of sporting facilities. “I would request a report to clarify the situation and find out if there are shortages of sporting facilities… Read More »Candidates divided on SESH | Star Journal