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Works a treat
By Lia Bichel THE Environment Protection Authority has paved the way for multi-million dollar upgrades to a Bangholme treatment plant. Last week, the EPA granted…
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Atheist action
By Lia Bichel MELBOURNE atheists chose Australia Day to protest against a religious gathering at Springvale City Hall. About 12 members of a group called…
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Downie on a high
By Paul Pickering HOMETOWN hero and 200th-gamer Alison Downie stole the show from international superstar Lauren Jackson at Dandenong Stadium on Saturday, but her Rangers…
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Focus on plight of homeless- Steven O’Brian is making a documentary about homelessness and boa
By Lia BichelA HOMELESS Dandenong man fears he will lose joint custody of his five-year-old son if he doesn’t find a place to live soon.…
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Open ended
DANDENONG North’s Marinko Matosevic fought hard against Switzerland’s Marco Chiudinelli in the first round of the Australian Open but the Alpine player proved too strong…
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Fineline for Collyer
FINELINE Printing Australia in Noble Park has appointed former local publisher Neil Collyer to the position of CEO. The move is part of a major…
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Firefighters
A firefighter helped to save a woman from this smoke-filled unit in Noble Park last week. Picture courtesy of Keith Pakenham, CFA Public Affairs, who…
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Light on rare disorder
By Lia BichelEIGHT-YEAR-OLD Emily is unable to sweat; she has had dentures since she was three, and she has to be careful when she goes…
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Knifepoint abduction
A KEYSBOROUGH woman had a frightening ordeal when she was abducted at knifepoint in Brighton last week. Twenty-four-year-old Katie, who asked not to use her…
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Lace in the place
VINTAGE clothing and textiles will be the hot topic at Heritage Hill Museum and Historic Gardens in the coming months. To celebrate its current exhibition…
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It’s thumbs up for new park
THE much anticipated $926,000 Tatterson Park playground that features ladybugs, ants, beehives and a giant magnifying glass was opened this week. Keysborough residents gathered on…
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New year welcomed with a win
By Gavin StaindlIN ITS return from the festive holidays, Springvale has scored an important victory over Moorabbin and continued on from its winning ways late…