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Labor pair set for ministry roles
Former shadow ministers Mark Dreyfus and Clare O’Neill look set for plum roles in the new Federal Government after picking up their respective seats of…
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Hallam manufacturer looks to expand
A Hallam-based manufacturer has welcomed the Indian consulate general to its factory as the business seeks to expand business opportunities overseas. IDM Instruments is a…
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Sensory room finally gets official opening
Noble Park Primary School was finally able to hold the official opening for its sanctuary room on Thursday 19 May. The room opened close to…
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Heroin courier spared jail
The “principal employee” of a flourishing heroin-trafficking business in Greater Dandenong has avoided jail. Theodoros Ispoglou pleaded guilty in the Victorian County Court to trafficking…
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What’s On
Neighbourhood Watch event Public forum – all residents welcome. Q&A and Information Session with local police in attendance. GUEST SPEAKER: Snr Stg Kent Standish. Paddy…
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Living Lab for Doveton
A Digital Equity Living Lab in Doveton is being launched to trial new digital infrastructure and community activities. Developed in line with the City of…
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Grim statistics
Hospital emergency departments in the South East are among the most stretched in metro Melbourne, according to official stats. Between January and March, there were…
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Always injured to mid-season draft prospect: ex-Haileyburian’s journey
Ex-Haileyburian Hugo Hall-Kahan remembers running around and having so much fun. What he did not realise at the time of winning his under 12’s premiership…
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Celebrating IDAHOBIT Day: Pam Tumath’s positive coming out story
To celebrate IDAHOBIT Day, Star News has profiled six members of the LGBTQIA+ community across Casey and Dandenong. IDAHOBIT Day – International Day against homophobia,…
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Council CEO exits after 16 years
Greater Dandenong’s long-running chief executive John Bennie is set to bow out before the end of the year. Mr Bennie, whose current contract expires on…
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Plans to ease living costs
Cost of living pressures are mounting ahead of the 21 May federal election, says the head of a Dandenong-based charity. Cornerstone chief executive Naomi Paterson…
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Outspoken ‘hero’ finds refuge
An academic threatened by his Prime Minister is among the first intake of Cambodian refugees into Australia for decades. Dr Sary Seng, now settled in…