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‘Angel’ families left behind
A 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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RSL dinner reunites LEEs, veterans
It 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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Sth East leaders in Victorian of the Year shortlists
A pair of South East leaders have made the shortlist of Victoria’s Australian of the Year nominees. Springvale Indochinese Mutual Assistance Association (SICMAA) president Be…
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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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Apprentice welder and mum breaking barriers
A 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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Water-bill initiative eases flow of information
A new Dari language video has been launched by South East Water in partnership with community organisations to tackle language barriers amongst new arrivals. Together…
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Forget Guru Nanak Lake – let’s name a suburb Nanakville instead!
A lake (re)naming? A Parliament and politicians uneasy about a petition. A community confused. And once again, grassroots racism rears its ugly head! Let’s be…
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Casey Council pushes for fast-tracked signal upgrade
Casey councillors unanimously backed an urgent motion calling for the government to fast-track approval for signal changes at the notorious intersection of Pattersons and Tuckers…
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Casey releases Annual Report 2024/25
City 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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Dandenong man charged over alleged brawl
A Dandenong man has been charged after an alleged brawl in Oakleigh East. Police say they responded to reports of a group of males assaulting…
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The impacts of homelessness
When 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…
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Casey records $140 million surplus for 2024/25
Casey 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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