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Housing program’s first phase
The Disability Company’s Hallam branch is moving forward with its unique perspective of supported independent living, with the first of four houses set to open…
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Exploring identity through film
Hafekasi will be one of the first few films from the Melbourne International Film Festival to feature at Bunjil Place’s big screen on Thursday 1…
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Century-young resident
Turning 100 is no easy feat, and such a milestone for Elaine Beverly Robins was celebrated with life-long friends and over five generations of family.…
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Clearing the planning backlog
The State Government has approved more than 40 per cent of planning permit applications for townhouses and apartments in Casey since handing down its Housing…
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Payback drives refugee volunteer
Payback has been a positive force powering a visionary refugee’s 40-plus years of community service. Loc Huu Lam, 72, of Springvale, says he’s “honoured” to…
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Public locked out due to ’safety’ fears
City of Greater Dandenong Council made an extraordinary move to close the public out of the first meeting of 2024 due to “perceived public safety…
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Fine threat for Palestine flag protest
‘Stop the Genocide in Gaza’ protestors rolled out a huge Palestinian flag in Harmony Square in response to Greater Dandenong Council rejecting a push to…
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High-flying CFA trainer lauded
From fighting fires on the ground in Springvale and Dandenong, Commander John Katakouzinos has been at the forefront of firefighting innovation in the air. Katakouzinos…
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CFA leader caring in a crisis
In 45 years of service, CFA Deputy Chief Officer Ross Sullivan has witnessed and tackled some of the state’s most traumatic disasters. Think of Ash…
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Lending a helping hand
Mihiri Dissanayake was never one for recognition, neither did she provide charity while looking for something in return, or for people to owe her. Giving…
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Man wanted over stolen-card transactions
Police have released images of a man wanted over an alleged use of stolen bank cards at stores in Narre Warren and Hallam this month.…
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Kids still battling winter viruses before start to school year
Changes to normal viral patterns have led to children continuing to be diagnosed with winter viruses, such as influenza and RSV, right throughout the summer…
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