Charity offers a working chance
By NARELLE COULTER
AVOCARE is moving to Dandenong South, where it will expand its work-for-the-dole programs and charitable work.
Founded in 2003, Avocare currently operates from...
Family appeals to put Jaz on wheels
By CAM LUCADOU-WELLS
LAUGHTER comes easily in the Makawe-Zaicz household.
It’s a mark of Dandenong South parents Sue Makawe and Mick Zaicz’s pragmatism that they don’t...
Monkey business at Lunar festival
By GEORGIA WESTGARTH
DANIEL Cheng hopes to see lots of little monkeys running around at this year’s Lunar New Year festival in Springvale.
“It is...
Extra effort to make a difference
By GEORGIA WESTGARTH
IN LINDEN Barry’s eyes the world would be a better place if everyone just tried “5 per cent more”.
A humble, Narre...
Dandy’s in the top five for trouble
By LACHLAN MOORHEAD
GREATER Dandenong has been listed in the top five areas for crime in the state, according to the most recent crime statistics.
The...
Plaza under new management
DANDENONG Plaza will soon have a new owner.
GPT Group has agreed to sell the shopping centre to Sydney-based Armada Funds Management for $197 million,...
Michael’s a wanted man
By GEORGIA WESTGARTH
POLICE have issued a warrant for Michael Hambrick who is often seen in Dandenong and Pakenham.
Hambrick, 41, is believed to be...
Vehicle gutted
A TOYOTA LandCruiser was set alight and completely destroyed in Noble Park last week.
The car fire was reported about 5am on Thursday 14 January.
Witnesses...
Grass fire suspicious
DETECTIVES are investigating a suspicious grass fire lit at Eastlink Reserve near the Dandenong showgrounds.
The CFA was called to the small fire, about two...
Body in creek may be missing Wantirna man
By GEORGIA WESTGARTH
A BODY recovered from the Dandenong Creek is believed to be that of a missing Wantirna man aged in his forties.
A passer-by...
Police recover Mercedes missing after ‘test drive’
By GEORGIA WESTGARTH
A MAN who allegedly stole a $120,000 Mercedes coupe while taking it for a test drive in Dandenong has been charged with...
Cyclist’s body found in Dandenong Creek
By GEORGIA WESTGARTH
THE body of a male cyclist was found in water along the Dandenong Creek Trail on Monday 18 January.
Police were called to...
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Backyard home rejected
A plan for a double storey dwelling at the rear of an existing home has been rejected by the state’s planning tribunal.
The Victorian Civil...
