Journal
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A product of his own success
David Fitzpatrick has been named Young Manufacturer of the Year.30842 Picture: Luke Plummer By Melissa MeehanDANDENONG’S David Fitzpatrick has been named the 2009 Young Manufacturer…
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Planning lifts firm above the gloom
Operating team member Prabhu, and co-ordinator Craig. 31111 Picture: Meagan Rogers By Melissa MeehanBANGHOLME’S Frontline Australasia planned for the global recession, and because of that…
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Dandy’s moments of fame
By Melissa MeehanTHE outstanding achievements of the Greater Dandenong manufacturing industry were recognised last month at the Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame awards ceremony with…
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Downturn? What downturn
Ausmelt pilot plant superintendent Jason Micic with a water-cooled furnace. 30924 Picture: Stewart Chambers By Melissa Meehan AUSMELT Ltd is bucking the trend of the…
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Cussons cleans up
Right: Cussons’ Mark Cunningham inspects liquid detergent at the Dandenong plant. 30839 Picture: Stewart Chambers By Lia BichelPZ CUSSONS’ successful products, environmental practices and commitment…
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Prototype for success
CHISHOLM Institute of TAFE is helping provide local industry with a range of services through its CNC Prototyping Centre. Prototyping was once available only to…
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Diversity keeps firm in top form
Line operator Lewis. 30940 Picture: Stewart Chambers By Bridget CookSUPPLYING to 11 different industries has helped Dandenong plastic sheeting business Corex stay on top during…
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Party ends in stabbing
CELEBRATIONS in Dandenong North soon turned sour at a party over the weekend. Police are investigating a stabbing that left a 17-year-old with serious injuries…
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Cops game for youth sports
GREATER Dandenong police got their ‘game on’ as they mingled with local youths in Noble Park last Friday. Several police members attended the local council-run…
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Centenary needs hand with history
Geoff Wachter and Jim Laidlaw are keen to hear from any residents with early photographs of Noble Park. – Melissa MeehanNOBLE Park will celebrate its…
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Police honour spirit of reconciliation
Dandenong police officers proudly waved the native flag. By Melissa MeehanDANDENONG police this week honoured the traditional owners of the land occupied by their station…
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Wrong number, mayor Yesil
GREATER Dandenong Council phone controversy continues with mayor Pinar Yesil paying an additional $1180.15 of the $3448.65 bill she incurred while overseas on leave from…