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Residents from Parkglen Retirement Village with Council's Waste Education Officer Samantha Ondrus.

Leading the way in waste (Council News Article December 2022)

Thursday 1 December 2022

Parkglen Retirement Village in Keysborough is the first aged care facility in Greater Dandenong to embrace Council’s new food and garden waste recycling service.

Hand drawn poster for anti-litter campaign.

Students tell us why we should not litter (Council News article December 2022)

Thursday 1 December 2022

One of Council’s important roles is to educate the community about waste and why it is important not to litter.

Greater Dandenong City Councillors under a Christmas Tree

Season's Greetings from your Councillors (Council News Article December 2022)

Thursday 1 December 2022

As we prepare to say goodbye to 2022 and welcome a new year, we would like to celebrate the passion and resilience of the Greater Dandenong community.

People on a basketball court in wheelchairs

All-Abilities Come and Try Sports Day Wrap-up

Thursday 1 December 2022

In partnership with Disability Sport and Recreation Victoria and South-East Leisure, Council recently held an all-abilities sports day at Springers Leisure Centre.

a gift wrapped in fabric and decorated with foliage and a pinecone

Enjoy a Sustainable Festive Season

Monday 28 November 2022

There are lots of ways to prevent waste and celebrate sustainably during the Christmas and New Year period.

Summer Energy Saving Tips

Monday 28 November 2022

As the weather starts to warm up, so can our homes which can lead to higher energy bills. We have some cheap and easy tips to save energy this summer.

Maintaining our Parks and Reserves

Wednesday 23 November 2022

The ongoing wet weather is slowing down our progress to best maintain our green open spaces.

Merle Mitchell AM Memorial Celebration

Wednesday 16 November 2022

A community memorial celebration was held in tribute to Greater Dandenong Living Treasure Merle Mitchell AM on Sunday 13 November at the Springvale Town Hall.

images of people doing sports and talking

Southern Region Disability Inclusion Week

Monday 14 November 2022

The Southern Region Disability Inclusion Week runs from 14 - 20 November.

Cr Eden Foster Elected as New Mayor

Thursday 10 November 2022

Yarraman Ward Councillor Eden Foster has been elected Mayor of Greater Dandenong City Council.

Winners of the Young Animators competition with their certificates

Young animators celebrated

Thursday 10 November 2022

During Greater Dandenong Children’s Festival Council invited young primary school students to enter the inaugural Young Animators Competition.

Have Your Say on the design of the new Dandenong Community Hub

Thursday 10 November 2022

Based on feedback from the community a vision for a new Dandenong Community Hub was defined last year for the site bounded by Stuart Street, Clow Street and Sleeth Avenue.

Mayor Cr Jim Memeti shaking hands with St Kilda Football Club Chief Operating Officer Simon Lethlean while holding a football

Council and St Kilda Football Club kicking goals in Greater Dandenong

Thursday 10 November 2022

Council and the St Kilda Football Club have established a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) based on shared goals to increase the health and wellbeing of our community.