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Pinar Yesil was born in Australia to Turkish parents before the family returned to their home country when she was seven or eight.
The 28-year-old Paperbark Ward councillor defeated Yvonne Herring 7-4 in a vote early 2008 to become the first Muslim mayor of Dandenong..
"..As Mayor of the City of Greater Dandenong and as a young Turkish Muslim woman I believe I am a role model for young Australians. Becoming Mayor at such a young age was a significant achievement. I hope it acts as inspiration for other young people to achieve their dreams." Australian-Turk Pinar Yesil was elected the City of Greater Dandenong’s first Muslim Mayor in late 2008. Add this page to your favorite Social Bookmarking websites |
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Pinar Yesil was born in Australia to Turkish parents before the family returned to their home country when she was seven or eight.
The 28-year-old Paperbark Ward councillor defeated Yvonne Herring 7-4 in a vote early 2008 to become the first Muslim mayor of Dandenong..



Most Australians experience Turkish food at Kebab joints after a night out with their mates or at lunch breaks when they forget to bring their lunch packs from home.
An interesting analysis on Turkey's foreign affairs policy by Patrick Seale from New York Times: