Journal
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Racy start to weekend
SANDOWN will host a race meeting tomorrow (Friday) afternoon on the Hillside track. The day will recognise a talented thoroughbred sprinter with the running of…
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Locals meet over beef pies
By Sarah Schwager A SPRINGVALE South milk bar will bring meat pies to the Asian community after it launched its range of Mrs Mac’s pies…
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Saints, Hallam in tight tussle
IT was a tight start in the battle between two of the fiercest archrivals in the Dandenong and District Cricket Association, Hallam and St Mary’s,…
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Request for speed
LEADING Pearcedale trainer Jason Thompson’s rising star By Request registered her sixth consecutive victory in winning her heat of the Group 1 ADVANCE Laurels Classic…
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Waiting times a pain: Dentists
DENTISTS say Springvale residents are waiting almost three and a half years for a dental appointment under Victoria’s public health system. But despite an increase…
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Triple rail and bus challenge
By Shaun InguanzoA MONSTROUSLY difficult railway triplication and more frequent bus services await Greater Dandenong residents in the next decade. The State Government presented a…
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Bizarre car swap saga
By Nathan JohnstonOWNERS of older model Fords and Holdens have been warned to take extra care securing their vehicles following a bizarre series of thefts…
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Bowlers put Noble Park in control
NOBLE Park Cricket Club’s first XI has placed itself in a good position after dismissing Preston for 190 in their Victorian Sub District Cricket Association…
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Chapter closes
By Shaun InguanzoA FORMER mobile librarian has slammed the City of Greater Dandenong for abolishing its mobile library service. Keysborough Ward councillor Roz Blades tried…
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World Cup onside
THERE were no questionable decisions made by Dandenong Plaza officials judging by the smiles on people’s faces last weekend. The shopping centre hosted a World…
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Shooting a success
By Shaun Inguanzo PARALYMPIC shooter Jason Maroney was the inspiration for six physically disabled people as they tried their hand at sport shooting in Springvale…
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Builders drum up theatre award
BUILDERS of Dandenong’s Drum Theatre and Town Hall have collected an award for design and construction. The Master Builders’ Association of Victoria has awarded builder…