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South-east benefits from home ownership scheme
South-east residents can expect to receive more home-buying assistance later this year, with the Help to Buy scheme joining the successful Home Guarantee Scheme. The…
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Call to end the ‘glass ceiling’
A glass ceiling is stopping politicians of migrant backgrounds from getting a “fair go”, says Yarraman Ward councillor-candidate Sam Afra. An ALP member who has…
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Yim pledges community over politics
Migration agent and energetic volunteer Thay-Horn Yim is active in the community on many fronts. And he’s more than willing to pitch in for another…
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Guide the youth on the road
David Jefferies from South East Community Links (SECL) has been nominated for the 2023 Volunteering Awards after more than 13 years of mentoring young drivers…
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Visa backlogs cleared
Bruce MP Julian Hill has welcomed a clearing of a backlog in citizenships, partner visas and humanitarian visas in the past 12 months. He said…
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No partial sell-off for Sandown
A partial redevelopment of Sandown Racecourse has been ruled out by its owner Melbourne Racing Club. Effectively, it means the iconic 112-hectare site could be…
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Man wanted over jogger attack in Dandenong North
Police are hunting a sex attacker after an “opportunistic” assault on a female jogger on Dandenong Creek Trail last month. Sexual Crimes Squad detectives opened…
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Monash Health charged over hospital death
Monash Health has been charged over the death of a mental health patient at Dandenong Hospital. The charge stems from the patient taking her own…
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Heatwave harms hit home
Greater Dandenong and Casey are among the hottest areas of Melbourne – and not in a good way, particularly for their most vulnerable residents. Out…
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Farag trial to go ahead
A long-running prosecution against a Dandenong hotel’s developer looks set to be finally tried next month. Emad Farag and his company E & M Farag…
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SES requests grow to 280
The clean-up after this week’s destructive storm continues, with authorities still restoring power and clearing fallen trees throughout Greater Dandenong. Last night, Greater Dandenong SES…
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Council wards under review
Public submissions are open for a review of Greater Dandenong Council’s ward boundaries. The Victorian Electoral Commission is reviewing the boundaries for the council’s 11…