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Answers blowing in the wind Year 5 student Isaac displays his impressive windmill during Wooranna Park Primary School’s STEM festival on Wednesday 20 March. Students showcased skills from their STEM specialist classes, such as rockets, catapults, stop-motion animation and robots. MORE, TURN TO PAGE 14
Picture: GARY SISSONS
Danh’s the man A fresh member to the team of councillors at the City of Greater Dandenong was officially declared on Tuesday 19 March. Phillip Danh the successful candidate, ALP member and law student in his last year feels humbled over winning the race for the Yarraman Ward seat. “My volunteers worked very hard and to
have the result to come out in my favour is extremely rewarding. “I’m very grateful to the residents for putting their trust in me and particularly I want to thank everyone I spoke to at the doors for engaging with me despite the disagreements, including those who didn’t vote for me because ultimately that’s what democracy is all about.” While he gets to know Council’s executive team, he’s eager to start cracking on his cam-
paign promises including his opposition to privatising council’s home and aged care services. “Some of the councillors have been on council for a long time but I’m sure their experience can be valuable but just needs to be translated into action that can help the local community.” The topic has caught the community’s attention as Cr Danh said he’s taken calls from the residents even after voting had closed. “Having that voice and perspective is crucial
because it’s a vital service for people in the area. “The cost of privatisation will go through the roof and we need to make sure it remains accessible for as many people as we can.” The next couple of weeks are vital for him to establish relationships with council representatives. But time is tight as he has a little over two months to gear conversations on the privatisation topic. Continued page 4
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By Sahar Foladi