Payback drives refugee volunteer
Payback has been a positive force powering a visionary refugee’s 40-plus years of community service.
Loc Huu Lam, 72, of Springvale, says he’s “honoured” to...
Fine threat for Palestine flag protest
‘Stop the Genocide in Gaza’ protestors rolled out a huge Palestinian flag in Harmony Square in response to Greater Dandenong Council rejecting a push...
Public locked out due to ‘safety’ fears
City of Greater Dandenong Council made an extraordinary move to close the public out of the first meeting of 2024 due to “perceived public...
Councillor division over flag
A controversial notice of motion for the Palestinian flag to remain hoisted on a City of Greater Dandenong flagpole until a Gaza ceasefire was...
Live painting at Bunjil Place
Melbourne-based contemporary artist Ash Keating will paint live on stage to a 12-piece ensemble by internationally acclaimed composer and producer Ryan Ritchie at Bunjil...
Century-young resident
Turning 100 is no easy feat, and such a milestone for Elaine Beverly Robins was celebrated with life-long friends and over five generations of...
New dialysis service at Monash Health
A $4m purpose-built dialysis service has opened at Monash Health’s Kingston Centre, featuring 12 new treatment spaces to meet growing local demand.
Funded as part...
Lending a helping hand
Mihiri Dissanayake was never one for recognition, neither did she provide charity while looking for something in return, or for people to owe her....
High-flying CFA trainer lauded
From fighting fires on the ground in Springvale and Dandenong, Commander John Katakouzinos has been at the forefront of firefighting innovation in the air.
Katakouzinos...
Man wanted over stolen-card transactions
Police have released images of a man wanted over an alleged use of stolen bank cards at stores in Narre Warren and Hallam this...
Council by-election nominations open
Nominations will soon open for candidates in the upcoming Greater Dandenong by-election.
Yarraman Ward candidates can nominate from 1 February, with nominations closing at noon...
Skating for a cause
A skating enthusiast, Adam Morrow is set to skate for 16 hours passing through Greater Dandenong from Dockland to Phillip Island.
The more than 160km...