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Young leader attuned to social harmony
Migrating from United States to Australia at a young age, volunteer Atifa Ahmed was taken aback by the country’s sense of community. Awarded the joint…
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Kingston Cr lodges ‘stop bullying’ action against Monitor
A Kingston councillor has lodged legal action against one of the state-government appointed municipal monitors at the council. A ‘stop bullying’ order has been sought…
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Melbourne’s youth gangs face 24/7 disruption and quick arrests
Victoria Police laid 4,300 charges against Melbourne youth gang members last year, including almost 400 for the possession of weapons such as machetes and firearms.…
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New honour for history’s ‘treasure’
The news of today is the history of tomorrow – Greater Dandenong’s newly-inducted Living Treasure Christine Keys is fond of saying. For many years, the…
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Plastics recycling at risk of collapse: ALGA
City of Casey has backed calls for urgent national packaging reform, amid rising levels of recyclable plastics dumped in landfill. Recently, Australian Local Government Association…
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Series of car thefts at Fountain Gate Shopping Centre sparks concern
Fountain Gate Shopping Centre has been a hotspot for a string of car thefts over the last few months with many shoppers are now choosing…
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Nawed creates place of belonging
Once a shy young boy unsure on his future pathway, Mohammed Nawed Sarwari has found his true self after immersing in Greater Dandenong’s community programs.…
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Asylum seeker becomes tireless volunteer
A tireless volunteer who braved his own challenges as an asylum seeker has been highly commended in the volunteer category of Greater Dandenong Australia Day…
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Pair charged over Dandenong South alleged burglary
Two men allegedly fleeing from a commercial burglary in Dandenong South late on 28 January have been arrested and charged by police. A 31-year-old Carrum…
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Man charged after Springvale woman’s body found in Geelong
A man has been charged with murder after a Springvale woman’s body was found by a Geelong beach. The 49-year-old woman was found at Eastern…
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Kids charged over alleged thieving spree
Three boys from Greater Dandenong are facing charges over an alleged stealing spree across the South East. The trio were arrested by police on Princes…
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Doveton park named after local legend
After a united community push, a huge-hearted local legend has been immortalised at a Doveton park. The previously untitled reserve at Autumn Place is now…












