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Millions allocated, results in doubt
The deaths of young South Sudanese Australians through stabbings, gun violence, or under suspicious circumstances have left grieving families questioning whether existing programs are making…
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Subscribe, for facts sake
On World News Day (28 September) we are reminded of a truth that cannot be ignored and this is that facts matter. In an era…
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Street code broken
At first glance, local artists Marbarrose, Mike Wang, YTS Gucciboi, OGB, Sabir Banek and Herve HK appear united by their love of music. But behind…
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Ex-mayor raises Market traders’ concerns
There are calls for an independent complaints process at the Dandenong Market to handle disputes between traders and market management. Ex-mayor of Greater Dandenong Maria…
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CGD Family Day Care tops as National Finalist
The Greater Dandenong Family Day Care has topped as a National Finalist in this year’s Family Day Care Australia Excellence. Council-owned and operated, the Greater…
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Winning streak continues
Berwick filmmaker Mark Bernard continues to make waves on Australia’s film scene. He first gained national attention in 2022, winning the Very Short Film Festival…
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Millions owed, wait continues for subcontractors
One would assume a breakthrough moment for subcontractors came in August, when an adjudicator ruled the Victorian School Building Authority (VSBA) must pay the subbies…
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“No more funerals”
The South Sudanese Community Association in Victoria (SSCAV) convened two ‘emergency’ meetings to confront recent tragedies and the underlying historical factors that had led to…
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‘Win-win’ parking meter solution
Greater Dandenong Council has opted for a 50-50 split in coin-operated and cashless parking meters as part of a $2 million upgrade program. The contract…
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Aziz and Woodman face court on corruption charges
Casey three-time ex-mayor Sam Aziz and property developer John Charles Woodman have briefly faced court via video link on charges laid by the state’s anti-corruption…
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Police target ‘unacceptable’ crime rate
Victoria Police has set a target of reducing serious and violent crime by 5 per cent, in the face of an “unacceptable” crime rate. In…
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CCTV footage released of shot man at Casey Hospital
Police detectives have released CCTV footage of a stolen grey BMW carrying an allegedly shot man at Casey Hospital in May. Occupants of a late…
