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Community Grants Now Open (Council News Article February 2026)
We run a community grants program to help strengthen our community.
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Cr Phillip Danh - Yarraman Ward (Council News Article February 2026)
I want to start this month by wishing a Happy Lunar New Year to everyone who celebrates.
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Cr Jim Memeti - Dandenong Ward (Council News Article February 2026)
Late last year I attended the upgrade of lights at two local sporting grounds, giving more residents the opportunity to be more active.
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Small park makes a big difference (Council News Article February 2026)
Springvale residents now have a fresh new space to relax and connect, with the completion of a vibrant pocket park at 49 View Road.
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Play it Forward (Council News Article February 2026)
Access to sport has become more affordable for Greater Dandenong families who attended the Play it Forward event held late last year.
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Message of Condolence - Passing of Helen Heath OAM
On behalf of my fellow Councillors and all staff at Greater Dandenong City Council I want to acknowledge the passing of Helen Heath, OAM.
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Bag it, bin it! (Our Bright Green Future News February 2026)
Protect plants, waterways and local ecosystems by bagging it and binning it.
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Greater Dandenong Celebrates Australia Day Award Winners 2026 and Welcomes New Citizens
This Australia Day we celebrated the amazing people who make a positive difference in our community and welcomed 100 new citizens.
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Statement from Greater Dandenong Mayor, Councillor Sophie Tan – Expressing Solidarity with local Imam
On behalf of all Councillors, I have sent our well wishes to our local Imam and his wife after an attack on the weekend.
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Knitting the Future of Football
Police Paddocks Reserve, home of the Dandenong City Soccer Club, has just unveiled a hybrid playing surface that blends natural turf with high-quality synthetic fibres.
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Power Saving Bonus and Energy Assistance Programs
The Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action supports thriving, productive and sustainable communities, environments and industries.
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Statement from Greater Dandenong Mayor, Councillor Sophie Tan – Bondi Terrorist Attack 15 December 2025
On behalf of Greater Dandenong City Council, we are devastated to hear of the terrorist attack in Sydney yesterday and the loss of innocent lives.
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Still time to take part in Connections that Matter - Social Cohesion Workshops
Residents still have time to sign up for important workshops that will contribute to a future where communities across Melbourne’s south east live together in peace and safety.
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Greater Dandenong Set to defend title as Victoria's Biggest Summer Readers
December means the BIG Summer Read has started and young people have shown up in force for launch events at Dandenong Library and Keysborough Community Hub. 
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Greater Dandenong set to defend title as Victoria's Biggest Summer Readers
December means the BIG Summer Read has started and young people have shown up in force for launch events at Dandenong Library and Keysborough Community Hub.
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