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Brothel told to pay up
– Kelly YatesA SPRINGVALE brothel operator has been ordered to pay $12,000 in fines after Consumer Affairs Victoria (CAV) found the premises to be operating…
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Activities club gasping for new lease of life
By Shaun Inguanzo ONE OF Dandenong’s longest-running recreation clubs could fade from existence unless it finds new members. The Dandenong Life Activities Club is looking…
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Wishful thinking on anniversary
A DANDENONG accountant and his wife raised $4500 for the Make A Wish Foundation simply by celebrating their 20th wedding anniversary. Roy Sanderson of RJ…
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Something to sing about
THE DRUM Theatre’s gala opening was highlighted for some by a Chinese man singing Italian opera. The inimitable Hao Zhou almost stole the show from…
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Baton run for boy’s brave effort
By Shaun InguanzoA DANDENONG North teenager whose heroics earned him a bravery award from the State Government will carry the Queen’s Baton this week. Josh…
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Exchange grows confidence
By Shaun InguanzoALLICIA Rae could not speak a word of German when she arrived for a 12-month educational and cultural exchange in the country. The…
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Facts and figures online
PEOPLE wanting to know more about their community can access a range of population statistics at the City of Greater Dandenong’s website. If you’ve ever…
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Garden theft growing
SPRINGVALE Police want residents to report any thefts of plants or garden ornaments and equipment, following a series of recent complaints in Noble Park. The…
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Women showcase success
GAIN an insight into running one of the fastest-growing not-for-profit food agencies at this month’s Showcasing Women in Business event. Organised by South East Networks,…
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Harvey Norman gets go ahead
AN APPLICATION by Harvey Norman to construct a commercial retail outlet in Springvale was approved last week by Greater Dandenong council. The Star revealed earlier…
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Paw showing at cat sale
ORGANISERS are disappointed with a cat adoption campaign at Keysborough Animal Shelter after selling just half the number of felines as they did during a…
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Police pursuit ends with arrest
A MAN was arrested after a police pursuit last week. The chase happened after a Dandenong police patrol car spotted a car travelling at 150km/h…