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  • Inclusivity starts with our youth

    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…

  • Safa’s endless works for change

    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…

  • Camp kick-starts school year

    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…

  • Last time lucky

    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.…

  • Permanent visas roll out

    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…

  • Sustaining local news

    Sustaining local news

    Local print newspapers like Star News may survive the onslaught of online media. A national report into local news sustainability is challenging the perception that…

  • Power Saving Bonus is back

    Power Saving Bonus is back

    Another round of the energy bill-busting $250 Power Saving Bonus is now open, meaning Victorian households can secure a boost to help manage cost of…

  • Dandenong No.1 for homelessness

    Dandenong No.1 for homelessness

    Greater Dandenong has again topped the state for levels of homelessness, up 22 per cent in five years, according to the latest Census data. It…

  • Digital donations open online vistas

    Digital donations open online vistas

    Refugees and new arrivals may not be aware of the vast services made available to them in the community with a lack of access to…

  • Clampdown on hoons

    Clampdown on hoons

    Operations Achilles was launched in February 2021 to combat hooning offences. Fast forward to two years later there’s been over 80 per cent decrease in…

  • Ideas to ‘Shape Springvale’

    Ideas to ‘Shape Springvale’

    Greater Dandenong Council has launched an online public survey for ideas on how to revitalize Springvale. The ‘Shape Springvale’ “interactive engagement hub” will include an…

  • Sth East teacher jailed for grooming teen

    Sth East teacher jailed for grooming teen

    A teacher in the South East has been jailed for grooming and having sex with her student. The 25-year-old pleaded guilty at the Victorian County…

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