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Bringing about change through the power of her voice

November 10th, 2021 - Brendan Rees

Long-time Southbank resident Jannine Pattison is not afraid to put herself “out there” for the betterment of the community – and she’s fast gaining support.

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Ibby follows his dreams after a “life of hardship and struggle” in his homeland

October 6th, 2021 - Brendan Rees

Escaping violence in his homeland of West Africa to setting up his own business, Ibby of Southbank said he was “forever grateful” for his new life.

From bookshop worker to published editor, Suzy is living her dream

September 9th, 2021 - Brendan Rees

For Suzy Garcia, reading literary pieces hasn’t just been a way of escaping lockdown boredom: she is now an accomplished contributing editor of a published book.

Makayla is a class act

August 5th, 2021 - Brendan Rees

When Victoria entered lockdown 5.0 last month many families may have fretted, but for prep teacher Makayla Bulte remote teaching is just like “riding a bike”.

Southbank resident, senior Olympic Park Sports Medicine Centre practitioner, and one-time South Gippsland GP Dr Peter Baquie may now add three more letters after his name after receiving the Medal of the Order of Australia in the Queen’s Birthday 2021 Honours List.