Journal
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$4 mil park funds in tatters
By Shaun InguanzoA TOTAL of $4 million has been sapped from Keysborough’s largest park project and Greater Dandenong council is scratching its head for answers.…
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Cr retreats on budget probe
GREATER Dandenong’s mayor has withdrawn plans to reveal important budget information to ratepayers because of mounting pressure from council officers. Earlier this month, mayor Peter…
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Minister intercepts golf planning process
A CONTROVERSIAL plan to develop a golf course and 394 accommodation units on sensitive land in Keysborough has been intercepted by the state’s planning minister…
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Beef up business skills
A BUSINESS week jam-packed with 26 seminars, exhibits and keynote speaker events will take place in Greater Dandenong between 4 and 8 September. The Mini…
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Meter step in right direction
PEDOMETERS are the State Government’s latest tool in keeping Greater Dandenong’s senior citizens healthy and active. Dandenong MP John Pandazopoulos this week announced a $40,000…
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Parking meters ruled out
By Nathan JohnstonTHE City of Greater Dandenong Council made it clear that parking meters in Springvale’s public parking areas were not an option at Monday…
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Mayor greets city boost
GREATER Dandenong mayor Maria Sampey has hailed Monday’s announcement of a $90 million injection into the heart of Dandenong as a new start for the…
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Mystery fumes clear college
STUDENTS from Isik College in Keysborough were evacuated last week after mysterious chemical fumes affected up to 50 children. Metropolitan Fire Brigade hazardous materials investigators…
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Audit to examine poor concert sales
GREATER Dandenong’s CEO has called for a full audit of the mayoral charity concert in the wake of a poor ticket sales dispute. Star revealed…
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Obey leash rules or face fine
By Shaun Inguanzo GREATER Dandenong council is reminding residents to let their dogs off-leash only at designated reserves. Dog owners caught with Rover off-leash in…
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Yuletide interest rate present for retailers
DANDENONG retailers are set to benefit this Christmas from a 2006 interest rate holdoff. Recently the Reserve Bank of Australia voted to keep the official…
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Flasher wanted by police
POLICE are searching for a man who exposed himself last month. Police said the man, who was wearing motorbike leathers and a helmet with visor,…