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Support group to help immigrant mothers
A NEW group to support African mothers has been set up in Greater Dandenong. An African mothers’ group was launched at the Paddy O’Donoghue Centre…
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$6.7m market blowout shock
By Shaun InguanzoGREATER Dandenong’s mayor Peter Brown says an original document never showed a $6.7 million budget blowout on the Dandenong Market redevelopment. Reports surfaced…
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Eastlink site thefts
A SPATE of thefts at Eastlink construction sites has police urging anyone who may have seen any suspicious activity to contact them. Breakins have occurred…
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Volunteer call to English teachers
By Shaun Inguanzo VOULA Vagena arrived in Australia from Greece six years ago without being able to speak English. She was recently rushed to a…
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Hooked on books
LIBRARIES in Greater Dandenong are open longer than any other branch libraries in Australia, according to the City of Greater Dandenong. The libraries in Springvale…
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Bypass works uncover ancient site
By Shaun InguanzoEASTLINK builders are now constructing the Dandenong Southern Bypass through an ancient Aboriginal site. The site in Dandenong South has had sand tested…
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Do you support prepaid petrol?
Jodie Prince, Dandenong YES “It will stop people driving off without paying.”Tariq Masoud, Chadstone YES “It will stop people from getting petrol and then driving…
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Should drug users, dealers be booted out of Dandenong?
Rebecca Holl, Narre Warren YES “Yeah, that’s a good idea. But I don’t see many around when I’m here.”Snezana Milosavic, Dandenong YES “Yeah, but I…
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Local success stories
AIR conditioning and marketing companies are the latest to be nominated for the Greater Dandenong Chamber of Commerce Premier Regional Business Awards. Allstaff Air Conditioning…
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Decision soon on library, city hall
THE future of Springvale’s library and city hall will be decided early next year. Residents eagerly awaiting the results of a community consultation program over…
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Tour constructive for students
THE HEATHERTON Road flyover and Eastlink project were sites of interest for a busload of school students considering a civil construction career. Last month the…
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Should inhalants be locked up in retail stores?
Alishio White, Springvale NO “I don’t see the effects of (chroming). I’m not sure that there is a problem with it.”Brian Ellis, Springvale NO “If…