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Voices behind the wire
DEATH threats from a political faction forced ‘Kumar’ and his wife to flee their homeland – without their two children. They’ve since welcomed another into…
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Support statement
By CAM LUCADOU-WELLS GREATER Dandenong’s push for more federal resources for asylum seekers living in the community was given a ringing endorsement at an inter-council…
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Heart warming dawn
By CASEY NEILL BRAND New Day is growing and so are the people visiting the care and empowerment service. Manager Margo Hartley opened the converted…
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Courts in the dock
By CASEY NEILL A DANDENONG lawyer is calling for “multicultural courts” and more education to keep refugees out of the legal system. Bilal Amani said…
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House extension provides stress outlet
By CAM LUCADOU-WELLS DANDENONG Neighbourhood House has stretched itself across 15 off-site campuses to help keep a large band of asylum seekers active. Its humble…
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Food shows the way to men’s hearts
By CAM LUCADOU-WELLS SARAH is proof that anything is possible. It’s been a rocky path for the 23-year-old single mum who has been cooking up…
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Teaching class through history’s conflicts
By CASEY NEILL PETER D’Angelo has taught children who have fled conflicts around the world for the past 30 years. The retired Italian-born Dandenong High…
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Volunteers step up to fill the need
ABOUT 150 would-be helpers for asylum seekers gathered at a volunteer information evening in Dandenong last Tuesday. The event was staged by Asylum Seekers Resource…
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Workshops weave the way
TWINING and coiling were the past-times of choice at Dandenong’s Heritage Hill Museum and Historic Gardens last week. Artist Adrienne Kneebone demonstrated weaving techniques at…
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Bird birthdays in the hand
By KATHRYN BERMINGHAM THE 100th birthday of the Oakleigh and District Poultry Society wasn’t the only special event that was celebrated at its anniversary show…
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Mobile ministry is on the menu
By CASEY NEILL THE Jamie’s Ministry of Food Mobile Kitchen is now in Dandenong. It arrived in Palm Plaza last Wednesday and will be hosting…
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Channel dash splash
By CASEY NEILL PAUL Hoffman swam from England to France last week. His 14 hour and 45 minute journey across the English Channel started at…
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