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Women’s futures ‘under threat’
A Dandenong-based Hazara women’s group fears that its women’s education programs in Afghan villages are under threat. Zakia Baig is vice-president of Women for Change,…
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Councillor’s Covid ‘all clear’
A Greater Dandenong councillor went into brief isolation after his milk bar in Springvale South was named as a Tier 2 Covid site on Sunday…
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‘Stadium works’ mystery
Speculation has been rife about the mounds of soil and heavy vehicles piling into the site of the proposed Dandenong Sport and Events Centre. But…
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All inclusive farm
Aiming to one day be Australia’s most inclusive farm, Sages Cottage in Baxter hosts a range of training opportunities five days a week for young…
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Judy calls time on St John’s
For 38 years, Pakenham’s Judy Bishop has had a hand in shaping the next generation of students at St John’s Regional College in Dandenong. But…
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Councils pledge support
Casey and Greater Dandenong’s councils have issued a joint statement of “unwavering support” for its “rich and growing” Afghan communities. “Together, the Local Government Areas…
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Grounds for more ‘compassion’
A Dandenong migration agent has called for the Federal Government to open up its intake of Afghan refugees out of “compassion”. In the wake of…
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Push to review Covid fines
A community legal service is appealing a mass of Covid-related fines in the South East. Covid fines were the most prolific offence in Greater Dandenong,…
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I Cook FOI requests blocked: Crozier
Health authorities have blocked Freedom of Information requests over the closure of I Cook Foods for the past 18 months, according to the State Opposition.…
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Covid exposure list grows
A construction site, supermarkets, milk bars, a trade supply shop and bottle shop are among the latest Tier-2 Covid exposure sites in Greater Dandenong. The…
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Speech for the ages
A last-minute “leap of faith” has propelled a Haileybury student into national speaking awards. Zuva Goverwa, of Lysterfield, took out the Victorian title in the…
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Court action to stop lockdown play
Greater Dandenong Council has taken drastic action to stop players breaking in to use the outdoor basketball court and play equipment in Dandenong Park. During…
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