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Family violence: women lack supportsMonash University research has backed a Wellsprings For Women report into the systemic challenges for refugee and migrant women experiencing family violence. Lack of cultural… 
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Casey releases Annual Report 2024/25City of Casey has released its Annual Report 2024/25. According to the Council, this year marked a “significant turning point” for Casey, with the return… 
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Casey records $140 million surplus for 2024/25Casey Council has recorded a $140 million surplus for the 2024/25 financial year, with a $57 million shortfall against its original forecast. The shortfall was… 
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RSL dinner reunites LEEs, veteransIt was an unlikely reunion after 18 long years. Raz Mohammad and Peter Erson formed a bond of brotherhood in the Afghanistan war zone in… 
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‘Angel’ families left behindA locally formed Afghan Locally Engaged Employee (LEE) Alliance is still fighting for their endangered families to join them in Australia. Its president Nisar worked… 
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Apprentice welder and mum breaking barriersA single mother of four is breaking down barriers in a male-dominant industry, empowering women through her journey. Ana Gamero migrated to Australia at the… 
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Cohesion sought for precinct nameGreater Dandenong Council and community members are part of a new social cohesion initiative that’s working towards a future name for the Afghan Bazaar precinct… 
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Workplace inquiry ‘out of bounds’A Greater Dandenong Council executive has recommended the blocking of a councillor’s second attempt for an external investigation into the council’s workplace culture. Councillor Rhonda… 
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Exec exodus: Council CFO, top managers quitThree senior managers at Greater Dandenong Council have handed in their resignations in recent days. Manager of governance, legal and risk Nicole Rudden and chief… 
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Greater Dandenong issues alert of suspected rates-scamGreater Dandenong Council has issued an alert to ratepayers about a suspected SMS scam. “We have heard reports of residents receiving SMS reminders to pay… 
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Game over for SESHIn a major shock, the massive South East Sports Hub (SESH) in Bangholme – as well as a housing estate at a Keysborough Green Wedge… 
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The impacts of homelessnessWhen nine years old, Julz Nichols learnt all too well what it’s like to lose her home at a moment’s notice. She remembers the freshly… 
 












