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Drink driving figures are a blow for cops
By Shaun InguanzoA DANDENONG man blew one of the highest blood alcohol readings during a recent police booze bus operation. Police have called the reading…
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Traders turn focus to park
DANDENONG Park and its redevelopment will be the focus of the next Dandenong Retail Traders’ Association (DRTA) general meeting. There is significant potential to redevelop…
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Trauma clouds refugee’s life
By Shaun InguanzoARAN Mylvaganam, 24, fled a strife-torn Sri Lanka to seek refuge in Australia – the land of opportunity. So why, then, did he…
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Bulky shops trimmed
BULKY goods retailers will not be allowed to build near strip shopping precincts under a new policy proposed by Greater Dandenong council this week. The…
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Drug grant anger
By Shaun InguanzoAN ATTEMPT by a Greater Dandenong councillor to starve a Noble Park-based drug action committee of funds has backfired. Lyndale Ward councillor Sue…
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City gets ready for battle royale
GREATER Dandenong will host the annual South East Battle Royale music event this weekend. The event promotes the four elements of hip hop, including MC-ing,…
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Internet aids rare stamp finds
By Shaun InguanzoTHE very tool that threatens stamp collecting’s future is aiding dedicated philatelists collect the rarest of specimens. Members of the Noble Park Stamp…
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Culture shows
STUDENTS from St John’s Regional College in Dandenong took part in a concert at the Drum Theatre in Dandenong last week to celebrate cultural diversity.…
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Art show opening
WINNERS of the Noble Park Community Art Show will be decided this weekend in a public event at the Noble Park Community Centre. The annual…
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Oh possums, it’s staged magic
AUSTRALIAN children’s literature icon Possum Magic will make its stage debut in Dandenong on the school holidays. Possum Magic The Musical will bring to life…
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Engine fire stops car in its tracks
FIREFIGHTERS closed off part of Dandenong-Frankston Road to extinguish a flaming car last Saturday. Firefighters from Dandenong and Hallam attended the call out at 11.30am…