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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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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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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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