Journal
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Sod it? No way
By Nicole WilliamsTHE first sod has been turned for the new Hallam Valley Trade Training and Skills Hub. State member for Narre Warren North, Luke…
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Sprinter faces the big one
MELBOURNE Cup favourite El Grand Senor is a giant by name, stature and reputation. The 39kg monster is expected to underline his status as Australia’s…
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Eat, talk, listen
BOOKINGS for the major function involving central Dandenong retailers close tomorrow. The Dandenong Retail Traders’ Association (DRTA) annual general meeting and business awards dinner will…
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Nabbed on the spot
A WOULD-be robber got more than he bargained for when police caught him holding-up a Noble Park petrol station at knifepoint on Monday morning. Police…
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Rainy daze
By Gavin StaindlWEATHER conditions on Saturday meant team captains in the Dandenong and District Cricket Association had no choice but to abandon play on the…
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Dandy’s bazaar plan
By Bridget CookDANDENONG’S Afghan Bazaar is on its way to becoming one of Victoria’s most vibrant precincts. Dandenong MP John Pandazopoulos announced $400,000 last week…
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Neigh, it’s tucker talk
By Bridget CookTHE showcase event of the Australian equine industry is on this weekend, and a Keysborough woman will be a key presenter. Antoinette Foster,…
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Freedom fighters honoured
By Bridget CookMORE than 200 people gathered at the Pillars of Freedom in Dandenong to honour fallen servicemen last Thursday. The pillars were the venue…
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Well workers make healthy bottom line
Workers Compensation Solutions general manager Kristine Gatt spoke about the timely issue of the ageing workforce in Australia at the South East Business Networks industry…
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Noble Park ducks a win
NOBLE Park’s first XI kick started its season playing its first game against Broadmeadows at home. After a disastrous start of 3-1 that saw three…
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Credit card spree
POLICE would like to speak to a woman who made almost $7000 worth of purchases on a stolen credit card. On 13 October, the victim…
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Foreign invasion
By Paul PickeringA TRIO of European raiders is set to challenge three-time defending champ Zipping in Saturday’s $350,000 Group 2 Sandown Classic. Melbourne Cup runners…