Doors open at university grounds
Live music, food trucks, campus tours and interactive games highlighted the most recent open day at Federation University’s Berwick Campus, with nearly 900 people...
Coat drive success for young advocate
In a heart-warming display of compassion and initiative, seven-year-old Aanya has taken it upon herself to take the first step in making a difference...
Pledge to ‘clean up’ council election
In the wake of a “toxic” 2020 council election, a Greater Dandenong councillor has challenged upcoming candidates to pledge for a clean campaign.
Cr Sean...
Ukrainians rally at Fed Square
A Ukrainian Independence Day rally is being staged in Melbourne on Saturday 24 August.
The Association of Ukrainians in Victoria, based in Noble Park and...
Casey aims for 30% more trees
Casey Council plans to boost the region’s sub-par tree canopy by 30 per cent in six years.
According to its Greening Casey final report, the...
Timeline unclear for toxic-waste dump
An end-point is still yet to be set for the controversial hazardous-waste landfill in Taylors Road Lyndhurst – already four years past its use-by...
Pets bitten by cost of living
Pets are bearing the brunt of the cost-of-living crisis, according to RSPCA Victoria.
In the past year, RSPCA received more than 2800 animal cruelty reports...
Garden-plastics recycler awarded
A Dandenong South-based garden plastics recycler has been recognised at the annual Nursery and Garden Industry Victoria Awards.
Greg Carrick, from Garden City Plastics, was...
Firms charged over Bangholme depot death
A pair of related construction companies have been charged after a fatal incident at a Bangholme depot in September 2022.
A 34-year-old worker was run...
Early Parenting support boost in Noble Park
An upgrade of Noble Park Early Parenting Centre, which provides vital services for families with newborns, has been officially completed.
Operated by the Queen Elizabeth...
MP’s bold support for colleague
Dandenong MP Gabrielle Williams has put her hair on the chopping block, in solidarity with embattled colleague Eden Foster.
Williams pledged to shave her head...
Endeavour Hills man arrested after arson attacks and ram raid
Detectives from Taskforce Lunar have charged a man following a number of arson attacks on tobacco stores and vehicles as well as the theft...
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Men’s behaviour programs on the wane
In light of the evidently increasing gender-based violence against women, Men’s Behaviour Change programs are regarded as a crucial solution.
However, it seems local organisations...
