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VIP academic helps fellow refugees
A young Afghan refugee who was a leading academic in his homeland is now supporting newly arrived refugees in Melbourne’s south east. Muqtader Yousafzai arrived…
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Wind words
Liberal Eastern Victoria MP Renee Heath has criticised a bill to update the state’s renewable energy targets, likening its passing to “signing an economic death…
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VIEW clubs celebrate IWD
International Women’s Day 2024 was celebrated by 137 VIEW Club women and 17 South East clubs gathered at the Dandenong Club Friday, 8 March, the…
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A drunken visit
Police were called to a three-vehicle collision in Officer which caused a path of destruction. A 4.5 tonne truck is alleged to have collided with…
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Former MP to share independent journey
A former MP who inspired dozens of independent candidates to stand for parliament will be speaking in Drouin this month. Cathy McGowan AO, a former…
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Celebrating women in healthcare
The Federation University community came together last week to hear from two key women within the local healthcare system, as part of the university’s International…
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Women firing up for state champs
A new women’s team from District 9 and 27’s Women’s Networking Groups are joining forces and hitting the running track to warm up for the…
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New way out of unemployment
Job seekers at significant risk of long-term unemployment are being guided into work as part of a new mentors program. Taskforce-Windana and consortium partner Afri-Aus…
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Volunteer award for Wellsprings
South East support service Wellsprings for Women’s groundbreaking volunteering project for migrant and refugee women has been crowned with a statewide award. The service was…
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‘Seething’ SEMMA set to meet Treasurer
Dandenong MP Gabrielle Williams has brokered a meeting between a “seething” manufacturers body and Treasurer Tim Pallas over land tax hikes. South East Melbourne Manufacturers…
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Finks trio spared jail
Three full-patched members of the Finks outlaw motorcycle gang have avoided jail over the extortion and robbery of a member wishing to leave the outfit.…
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Alleged hoon fights jail indication
An alleged high-speed hoon from Berwick will fight scores of charges including speeding up to 262km/h, drag racing on freeways as well as seat-swapping with…