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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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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…