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Help for graduate teachers
Graduate teachers will soon be receiving even more support as they kick start their educational career, thanks to the state government. Education Minister Ben Carroll…
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Double polls as former treasurer’s seat up for grabs
A date is set for Jacinta Allan’s first electoral test as premier, with voters in the former treasurer’s seat heading to the polls for a…
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Refugee ‘desperate’ to build a better life
PEOPLE OF THE YEAR – Asylum seekers Just a piece of paper separates Thanu Mylvaganam from his dreams of marriage, children and buying a home…
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YEAR IN REVIEW 2024: Sparks flew in council race
After more than a share of drama, a fresh-faced Greater Dandenong Council was elected late last year. For the first time, a majority of female…
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Senator’s the goal
Former Casey Council candidate Stephen Matulec has announced his candidacy for the Senate ticket at the federal election as part of the Libertarian Party. With…
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Hoarder house up in flames
Fire fighters have swarmed to an reportedly explosive fire that destroyed an alleged hoarder house in Arnold Street, Noble Park. Thirteen CFA vehicles, along with…
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Youths busted in crime spree
Scores of people – mainly youths – have been arrested by police for armed robberies, aggravated burglaries and car thefts in Melbourne’s South East and…
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YEAR IN REVIEW 2024: Blackspot funding arrives at last
Wheels were put belatedly in motion for a pedestrian crossing at a notorious blackspot on Stud Road, Dandenong North last year. In May, the State…
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Committee backs Sandown suburb
After weeks of public hearings, a plan to rezone Sandown Racecourse into a suburb remains up in the air. This is despite an inquiry report…
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New anti-racism logo for southeast
Southeast Anti-racism Support Network will soon have a new logo after months of anti-racism logo competition in the community. The logo was designed by Barton…
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Leading from the front
The community’s heroes and passions were splashed on the Star Journal’s front pages in 2024. A year packed with council elections, a by-election, a dramatic…