News
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Split decision
By CAM LUCADOU-WELLS GREATER Dandenong’s mayoral race remains a tight three-way fight that could even be decided by pulling a name out of the hat.…
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Ready for revitalising
MORE than a third of Revitalising Central Dandenong precinct land is now developed, under construction or committed for development. About 65 per cent of the…
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Cycling logo design on course
DANDENONG students are learning with help from local manufacturer Jayco. Their Chisholm Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design course included designing logos for Jayco’s 40th anniversary…
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Trains on track for election
By CAM LUCADOU-WELLS LABOR has pledged to roll out 30 new metro trains and 20 V/Line carriages as part of an $800 million state election…
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Needs based is the solution
By CASEY NEILL THE Shotton Group is breaking ground, spending $2.5 million on machines which have never before been used in the southern hemisphere. The…
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Land buy businessman forged ahead
What’s In A Name delves into the fascinating stories and personalities behind some of the city’s best known street names. This week the Journal looks…
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Wishes swing
By CASEY NEILL WALLARA’S annual golf day has raised $50,000 for its Wish Foundation. The event, which was held at Keysborough Golf Club on 24…
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Cup Day cops give drink drivers a run
DRINK drivers will be in the sights of Greater Dandenong Highway Patrol officers on Melbourne Cup Day. Senior Sergeant Scott Roberts said his team would…
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Little light over Indian precinct
By CAM LUCADOU-WELLS EMBATTLED Little India traders have demanded the Labor Party’s proposed showcase Indian cultural precinct be set in Dandenong. During a pre-state election…
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Lambo needs an ambo
By CASEY NEILL KEYSBOROUGH Freedom Club is desperately seeking a new attraction for its market fund-raiser. The Lamborghini that was to deliver rides at the…
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Fun day for lights festival
DANDENONG Market celebrated the Festival of Lights with a free day of family entertainment. The Diwali Family Day on Sunday 26 October included dance performances…
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New abattoir cuts it
By CASEY NEILL A REFURBISHED $30 million abattoir in Dandenong South will create almost 400 new jobs. Australian Meat Group managing director Gilbert Cabral said…