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Family violence legal support demand on the rise
The Peninsula Community Legal Centre (PCLC) is calling for more funding for the family violence legal sector as close to 60 per cent of clients…
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Residents to take part in shaping Casey’s future
The City of Casey is inviting residents to have their say on how the council plans for the future as part of the 2024 Shape…
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Funding called for young mothers
An evaluation report by Monash University has highlighted the need for sustainable funding for a program that supports young mothers in the South East with…
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Health of happiness
Whatever the activities we do, we’re all hoping for happiness. None of us are looking for distress or sadness, but it’s coming to all of…
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Drink-driver crashes at 0.275
A police blitz has led to dozens of drivers in Casey being hit with a collective 350 fines, including a driver who was allegedly five-and-a-half…
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Jayco mum and daughter on road to recovery
A routine GP check after breathing issues uncovered that Paula Falconer was fighting non-small cell lung cancer. While the news was very sudden, Paula was…
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Flood concerns rise at Sandown
A Greater Dandenong Council draft report has raised concerns over a “significant lack of information” about flood impacts from a proposed redevelopment of Sandown Racecourse.…
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Hub of refugee help
The leading Refugee Resource Hub in the heart of Dandenong celebrated its second anniversary in May. The team at the Hub, powered by Asylum Seeker…
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Bid to extend Long tenure
Three-time mayor Angela Long has announced she’ll seek re-election in the upcoming Greater Dandenong council elections. Longevity is in the Cr Long name – having…
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Bassir to run for council
Founder and chief executive of charity Bahktar Community Organisation, Bassir Qadiri, has launched his campaign for the October election, determined to be a voice for…
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Overcoming addiction, journeys through recovery and resilience
More than 150 people took a deep dive into personal accounts of tackling addiction and struggles with mental health on the night of Friday 31…
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Graduates set to pay it forward
Nine proud asylum-seekers and refugees have celebrated taking a big step up the career ladder. Fauziah, Kanimozhi, Mohsin, Sana, Kate, Somornea, Zahra, Razia and Rasvinder…
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