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Council bins capped-off at street fest
Despite more than 50 food stalls on offer at a hugely popular Ramadan Night Market, council public bins were conspicously out of service in Harmony…
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Call for better-targeted FV services
An International Womens Day seminar in Dandenong highlighted the need for family-violence programs tailored for migrant and refugee women. The seminar hosted by Wellsprings for…
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Budget reaction mixed in Sth East
Cost-of-living relief was welcome but key infrastructure funding was missing in last week’s Federal Budget, says a regional advocacy group. Greater South East Melbourne (GSEM)…
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‘Toxic’ stench plagues Dandenong CBD
Dandenong food traders say they are being choked by a mystery “toxic” substance at night. Several on the corner of Scott and Thomas streets said…
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Man charged over alleged abduction of mother and baby
A Dandenong man who allegedly abducted a mother and her baby at knife point from a suburban shopping centre has been tracked down by police.…
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Doveton man charged after alleged police shooting
A man has been charged after being allegedly shot by police in Doveton on Saturday 29 March. The next day, Armed Crime Squad detectives charged…
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New JPs talking the talk
A new crop of Tamil-speaking Justices of the Peace is on call in the South East. Amirthalingam Dhileepan, of Officer, was part of the latest…
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Life lessons at Dandenong learning centre
Dandenong Community and Learning Centre has opened its doors to refugees and vulnerable residents. At an open day on 17 March, visitors were given a…
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Winners and losers in Springvale room lock-out
Springvale District Football and Netball Club has secured exclusive access to its home ground function room despite objections from other user groups. The club, which…
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73-Year-Old publishes her first children’s book.
Seventy-threyear-old Toni Nelson, has proved it’s never too late to chase a dream. The Australian author has just released Boo’s Blue Poo and Goo, a…
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Cardinia, Coops and Coffey
DAVE: Welcome to our Monday morning chat boys; we’ve just witnessed our cricket grand finals for 2024/25 and I don’t know about you boys, but…
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What’s On
Ukrainian Art Exhibition Discover stunning works by Ukrainian artists, 3pm-7pm on 7-13 April as part of the Ukrainian Folklore Festival. – exhibition opening Monday 7…