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Seafaring and caring
Students at Lyndale Greens Primary School have dived into making discoveries beneath the waves. On 24 March, they dressed as turtles, sharks, mermaids, pirates and…
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Art reflects Habib’s life of service
A retired English-language teacher who fled the Balkan Wars is now penning poems in quiet reflection. Habib Mandzic, of Noble Park, fills his days fishing…
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Giant quests for gold in Berlin
Athletes from a small local club in Dandenong are set to travel half way across the world to compete in this year’s Special Olympics World…
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Five arrested after Air Wing chase
Police have arrested five youths in an allegedly stolen vehicle through Melbourne’s South East. The Volkswagen Golf was spotted heading towards Dandenong just before midnight…
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Adam’s Wandin is all in
Nick Adam and his Wandin Bulldogs are pulling no punches about their aspirations in the Outer East Football Netball League this season; they’re in it…
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CommSafe bridging the gap
In partnership between the City of Greater Dandenong Council and Victoria Police, CommSafe forum was held on 22 March to provide an informative session to…
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Inclusivity starts with our youth
‘Everybody belongs’ has been the message spread across the Greater Dandenong region for a community coming together in celebration of diversity. Mt Hira College was…
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Safa’s endless works for change
An advocate who always works around the clock for refugee and migrants’ settlement, Shabnam Safa has added yet another award to a long list. Ms…
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Camp kick-starts school year
The African Youth Alliance hosted a three-day African Youth Camp at Phillip Island last month to build the community connection of African students in Melbourne’s…
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Last time lucky
Gabrielle Williams was done. The Dandenong MP was approaching 40 and had spent five and a half years trying IVF to finally become a mum.…
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Permanent visas roll out
After decade-long waits, the first of thousands of temporary visa holders have been granted permanent visas. Refugee advocate Wicki Wickiramasingham said at least 20 Tamil…
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Pulling the plug on the Prez!
**It’s well-known that CCCA President Robert Hansen enjoys a chat. Unfortunately for Hansen this was cut short when there were technical malfunctions during the Premier…