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Students’ stocks up at simulated supermarket
Students at the Springvale Park Special Developmental School enjoyed the official opening of their mini ‘Woolies’ on the grounds. The school partnered with Woolworths and…
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Visitor visa ‘discrimination’ claims
Advocates are calling out a “discriminatory” crackdown against overseas relatives who are being refused visas to visit Australia. Refugee advocate Wicki Wickiramasingham says “everybody is…
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Robber in rehab loses appeal
A Dandenong armed robber’s appeal against his jail sentence has been refused by the Victorian Court of Appeal despite his self-described “spectacular rehabilitation”. Allem Sabitovic,…
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New family law changes set to make parenting orders more accessible
The Peninsula Community Legal Centre (PCLC) is advising future clients to be aware of upcoming changes to family law in May. The laws on how…
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Special bond shared for 100th milestone
Susanna Lacko’s 100th birthday was particularly poignant, franked by a special bond. Ms Lasko shares the same birthday as her 58-year-old grandson Edward, and they…
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A day in the life of Kay Taranto
Kay Taranto’s Wild Days Wildlife Shelter is tucked away down a drive in the Narre Warren residential precinct. It is a single-story structure under tree…
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‘Working homeless’ crisis escalates
In a dire warning on the housing crisis, Greater Dandenong is in the state top 5 for growing numbers of the ‘working homeless’. In 2022-23,…
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Students lead ANZAC respects
Seven schools led an ANZAC service for hundreds of children at Dingley Village on 24 April. It featured primary schools St Mark’s, Dingley, Kingswood, Wallarano…
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ANZAC Day commemoration unbeatable
Despite the gloomy and rainy weather conditions, the community backed up the ANZAC Day commemoration and paid their respects in Dandenong. In what is known…
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Industrial action on TAFE underfunding
Victorian TAFE teachers have taken protected industrial action after negotiations around salaries and conditions broke down, according to the Australian Education Union. AEU Victorian branch…
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$25,000 generously donated by locals for laptops
Casey residents and long-time library users Robin and Arnis Dzedins have donated $25,000 to Connected Libraries to purchase laptops and Wi-Fi dongles. “Our gift is…
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We will remember them
With strong winds blowing the flags and warm sun bearing on the attendees, Endeavour Hills held an Anzac Day ceremony at 11am on Tuesday 23…
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