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SHE body and mind
Walker Street Gallery’s annual SHE exhibition has opened its doors to another meaningful showcase for the public. The SHE exhibition has been going on for…
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Police call for help with an ongoing investigation
Casey Crime Investigation Unit detectives continue to investigate a serious assault which occurred in Narre Warren in April last year. Investigators have been told a…
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Minister Giles rebuffs funeral-visit plea
Immigration Minister Andrew Giles has rebuffed a Cambodian man’s last-ditch plea to attend his late father’s funeral in Springvale. Chhayly, 18, has made multiple failed…
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UPDATE: Son’s last-ditch plea to Minister Giles
A Cambodian man has made a last-ditch plea to Australia’s Immigration Minister to attend his late father’s funeral in Springvale. Chhayly, 18, has made multiple…
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Family barred from father’s funeral
A Springvale South Buddhist abbot has appealed against an immigration department’s “heartless” barring of a family’s visa to attend their late father and husband’s funeral.…
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Seeking refuge in South East
South East Melbourne is a hot spot for asylum seekers awaiting their fate on bridging visas. The Dandenong postcode is home to the most asylum…
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Frustration mounts for refugees
A Dandenong refugee advocate says there’s soaring frustration about the Federal Government’s still-dormant election pledge to upgrade thousands of temporary visas. Wicki Wickiramasingham, a long-time…
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Hospital EDs crushed: AMA
Monash Health emergency departments have been among the most “log-jammed” in Australia, according to an Australian Medical Association report card. During 2021-’22, just 20 per…
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Workplace sex harassment ’prevalent’
Prevalent but too often unreported, sexual harassment in workplaces will be the focus of a free, confidential legal help service. South-East Monash Legal Service (SMLS)…
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Police crack down on unauthorised drivers
Over 500 unauthorised vehicles were detected in a recent road safety effort, with the help of Automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) technology. The recent five-day…
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Trail bike riders targeted
A new operation targeting illegal trail bike riding across Melbourne parks is the first of its kind by Parks Victoria. Locals can expect to see…
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Hello Treasure
Jenny MacKay retired assistant principal from Dandenong North Primary School was awarded the Living Treasure award on Australia Day. The MacKay’s career in teaching has…












