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Refugee vax program cut
A “crucial” award-winning immunisation program for refugees and migrants is set to end due to a cessation of State Government funding. The Program for Refugees…
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Don’t risk ‘uncertain’ Voice
The concept of a Voice to Parliament is a noble one, and like many Australians, I initially supported the idea. However, my enthusiasm waned when…
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It’s time to listen
The Voice proposal that has been put forward is now in the hands of the Australian people. Everybody is entitled to their own opinion and…
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This is not about politics; it is only about human rights
I wish for nothing more than for my seven-month-old grandson to grow up being proud of his identity as a Bunurong and Palawa man. Why…
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Young child fatally struck by car in Hallam
A young child has been killed after being struck by a car in Hallam on Sunday 9 October. Emergency services were called shortly after the…
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Badminton centre out of bounds
A proposed badminton centre in a Keysborough factory has been ruled incompatible with surrounding trucks and forklifts. Sansai Electronics’s 10-court facility for up to 40…
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Law service leads climate game-changer
A “ground-breaking” grant into climate change legal impacts has been won by South East Monash Legal Service (SMLS). The Springvale and Narre Warren-based service will…
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Doco triumphs on tight budget
The underlying challenges for community organisations such as Wellsprings for Women, was highlighted at its recent, successful launch of the short documentary ‘Know My Story.’…
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Congratulating Casey’s cream of the crop
Narre Warren business Recovery In Mind Occupational Therapy has received the Business of the Year award in this year’s 2023 Casey Business Awards. Announced at…
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Last chance to apply for permit to burn
Casey Council will be receiving and processing applications for a permit to burn until Tuesday 31 October. Casey Council’s Fire Management Officer will transition to…
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Mayor running for Mulgrave
Greater Dandenong mayor Eden Foster has been endorsed as Labor’s candidate in the upcoming Mulgrave by-election. She said she would be “honoured” to be voted…
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Progress project ‘non-negotiable’
Greater Dandenong Council has been seemingly sidelined on the Progress Street level-crossing controversy despite a recent meeting with the State Government and LXRP. On the…