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Permanent visas roll out
After decade-long waits, the first of thousands of temporary visa holders have been granted permanent visas. Refugee advocate Wicki Wickiramasingham said at least 20 Tamil…
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Sustaining local news
Local print newspapers like Star News may survive the onslaught of online media. A national report into local news sustainability is challenging the perception that…
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Power Saving Bonus is back
Another round of the energy bill-busting $250 Power Saving Bonus is now open, meaning Victorian households can secure a boost to help manage cost of…
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Clampdown on hoons
Operations Achilles was launched in February 2021 to combat hooning offences. Fast forward to two years later there’s been over 80 per cent decrease in…
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Digital donations opens online vistas
Refugees and new arrivals may not be aware of the vast services made available to them in the community with a lack of access to…
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Dandenong No.1 for homelessness
Greater Dandenong has again topped the state for levels of homelessness, up 22 per cent in five years, according to the latest Census data. In…
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Teacher jailed for grooming teen
A teacher in the South East has been jailed for grooming and having sex with her student. The 25-year-old pleaded guilty at the Victorian County…
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Council supports ageing population
The City of Casey’s Living and Ageing Well Action Plan has been endorsed. The plan sets out how the council will help make Casey a…
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Housing crisis a ‘perfect storm’
Families in the South East are finding themselves in the middle of a “perfect storm” – leaving thousands vulnerable to homelessness, according to a local…
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Hampton Park man charged over string of stolen personal items
A Hampton Park man has been charged with a string of offences after officers located drugs, a stolen car, ammunition and stolen licences, bank cards…
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Water-smart grants available
South East Water’s 2023 Community Grant program is now open with up to $10,000 grants available for community groups. Now in its fourth year, the…
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Refugee leader awarded
A committed advocate for refugees and migrants has been crowned Bakhtar Woman of the Year at a gala dinner on 18 March. In front of…
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