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Friends to play a role
KEYSBOROUGH’S Tatterson Park will continue development, with a little help from its friends. City of Greater Dandenong Council resolved at Monday night’s meeting to form…
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Starlight brightens nights and days
SPENDING time in hospital is not much fun for anyone. But it is just that little bit tougher for children – especially when they are…
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Store buys into diabetes research
A DANDENONG clothing store will officially launch a Diabetes Australia donation centre this month. Savers on Lonsdale Street will accept clothing and bric-a-brac donations onsite.…
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No tears on first day
STAFF at Wallarano Primary School have praised a thorough prep transition program for providing a tearfree first day of school. Assistant principal Gail Doney said…
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Ignore website ratings, schools urged
– Shaun InguanzoA WEBSITE where students and parents can publicly name and shame their teachers should not be taken seriously, say principals. The website, Rate…
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Busting the myths
SOUTH East Development’s Anita Buczkowsky breaks down some of the common myths surrounding manufacturing. Myth: Manufacturing is a low skilled, low paid and boring sector.…
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New chapter in books row
By Shaun Inguanzo GREATER Dandenong Council has crumbled to community pressure by reinstating a Springvale leg of its Mobile Library service. Star revealed last week…
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Ian tells traders about Sudan
DANDENONG police who travelled to war-ravaged South Sudan will give an inspiring presentation to local retailers to help them better understand the culture of the…
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History to fill the airwaves
A FLASHBACK to radio’s heyday as the pinnacle of entertainment will help to kick off the 2007 Victorian Seniors Festival in Dandenong next week. The…
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Sweet victory for Sandown
– Glen AtwellSANDOWN Cobras had their first taste of success since July 2005 when they beat South Yarra by 13 points at Frisch Holzer Park…
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Councillors pass $41,000 pay rise
COUNCILLORS unanimously voted for a pay increase of an extra $41,000 per year, despite claims they are yet to earn it. Ratepayers will fund the…
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Hoons rip through park
HOONS are destroying a parkland and creating havoc for residents living near Sandown Park. Springvale North Ward councillor Alan Gordon this week said he had…