News
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Heart is in home
By Casey Neill Memories of a life-long home face developers’ wrecking ball… “We slept out the back in the chook sheds, all us kids” Faye…
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Police claim drugs found
Police patrolling Dandenong discovered drugs in a Doveton man’s car, it’s alleged. The Frontline Tactical Unit members intercepted the vehicle on Sunday 21 May. The…
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Richmond sets the pace
Richmond Football Club helped Noble Park North students to put their physical education and health studies into practice. Carwatha College P-12 VCE students visited the…
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China trip to make links
By Casey Neill Greater Dandenong businesses could tap into opportunities in southern China with help from the council. Greater Dandenong business group manager Paul Kearsley…
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Cornerstone leaves home
By Casey Neill “This is what helps keeps me sane. I just love this place.” Cornerstone Contact Centre regular Sandra Campbell isn’t alone. Dozens of…
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TV gardening stars deliver accessible garden on a plate
Two special green thumbs helped Yooralla in Noble Park to set up an accessible garden. The accommodation centre featured on ABC television program Gardening Australia…
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Back on track as Melba reopens
By Casey Neill Melba Support Services has officially opened its doors in Dandenong. “I reckon there’s a really positive energy to Dandenong,” general manager David…
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Career firefighters set to run stations
By Casey Neill and Victoria Stone-Meadows Career firefighters are expected to assume responsibility for Dandenong, Springvale and Hallam fire stations under reforms announced to end…
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Sweet taste of excess
The hot jam, sugar and deep fried dough will be flowing at Dandenong Market for National Donut Day. Dandee Donuts will hand out free doughnuts…
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Woman missing at night
Police are appealing for public help to find Dandenong North woman Sarah Pasqualini. The 39-year-old was last seen leaving her Gladesville Court home about 10pm…
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Crossing is in a jam
By Casey Neill Lindsay Williams Crossing is causing traffic chaos in Springvale, according to Greater Dandenong councillor Sean O’Reilly. He raised the issue at the…
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Sugar cane flourish comes with a twist
By Casey Neill Lez Hirsch twirls half-metre lengths of sugarcane from hand to hand like a circus performer or busker before theatrically pushing the cane…