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Federal funding a flow-on effect
GREATER Dandenong residents have helped carry the Labor Party to victory in each of the three federal seats covering the municipality. Seats of Isaacs, Bruce…
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Wealth of experience
By Kelly YatesSOUTH East Networks’ first Showcasing Women in Business breakfast for 2008 was held last Friday at the Sandown Regency Motor Inn. The two…
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Bulls charge ahead
By Marc McGowanTHE undefeated Noble Park Bulls have continued on their merry way with a comfortable 67-point victory over Donvale at Pat Wright Oval on…
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Cultural gap settles down
By Sarah SchwagerINITIATIVES to ease the settlement of the local Sudanese population have grown in Greater Dandenong in the past couple of months. This comes…
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Street set for much-needed revamp
– Shaun InguanzoA STRUGGLING Noble Park shopping strip will be revamped as part of a City of Greater Dandenong plan to improve Noble Park. Star…
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Stage set for cabaret
SPRINGVALE resident Judy Sporton is earning rave reviews as star of the latest MOTTS Variety Theatre presentation of Old Time Music Hall. Legendary Australian television,…
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Police pave way for refugees
By Gina MarichA DANDENONG Police officer is leading the way to create understanding with Burmese refugees, who will make up a large portion of Australia’s…
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Takeaway flamegrilled
FIRE crews from Springvale and Noble Park went to Keysborough’s Hungry Jack’s last Thursday, but not for a meal. Both Country Fire Authority (CFA) units…
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Last chance to nominate
NOMINATIONS for Greater Dandenong’s Australia Day awards close this week. The mayor of the City of Greater Dandenong Youhorn Chea this week urged residents to…
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Ladies fly out for
NOBLE PARK Country Women’s Association (CWA) is sending delegates to a national CWA conference in Darwin next Monday as the organisation struggles to survive. As…
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Hydrogen buses ‘10 years from reality’
By Shaun InguanzoDANDENONG bus operator Grenda said hydrogen-powered buses are 10 to 15 years from becoming a reality. The company’s bus manufacturing wing, Volgren, is…
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Stall thieves go bananas
By Shaun InguanzoDANDENONG Market is rife with banana thieves who have forced traders to take lengthy security measures to protect their valuable stock. Market greengrocers…