News
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One year in the pool, and things are looking bright
By Casey Neill A Dandenong pool has celebrated one year of getting blind and visually impaired children into the water. “These children came to us…
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Vacant house arson probed
A suspicious fire destroyed a vacant weatherboard home in Dandenong and threatened neighbouring units. Emergency services arrived at the scene in Benga Avenue about 10.25pm…
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Teens caught after police pursuit
Two 14-year-old boys have been caught by police after the Air Wing, Dog Squad and critical incident response team were called to chase the pair…
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Firefighters doused suspicious blaze
By Casey Neill Firefighters feared someone was inside a burning Springvale home as they fought the suspicious blaze on Sunday 28 August. Crews in two…
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Empty handed clean getaway
A sprung would-be clothes thief left his loot strewn across a Dandenong North lawn. He entered a Janice Grove home through an unlocked front door…
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House robbed at knifepoint
By Casey Neill Three thieves forced their way into a Dandenong home and held up the occupant at knifepoint. Greater Dandenong CIU Detective Senior Constable…
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Armed robbery at Aldi
By Casey Neill Men armed with a machete and golf club robbed a Springvale South supermarket of $4000. They were wearing gloves, long-sleeved clothing and…
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Fishing is the lure which has taken businessman around the world
By Casey Neill Fishing has taken Paul Worsteling around the world. “Fishing is not about fish,” he told the Greater Dandenong Chamber of Commerce Business…
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Pumped up for the Pope
By Casey Neill An event doesn’t get much bigger than a visit from the Pope. Keysborough’s No Fuss Event Hire was under the pump to…
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Student set for graphic impact
By Casey Neill Chisholm student Brooke Fernandez is determined to make a difference, and has already left a lasting impact on her teacher. The Endeavour…
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Threads pull together culture
By Casey Neill More than 1000 people helped craft, culture and community to shine in Greater Dandenong throughout August. Cultural Threads linked about 25 artists…
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Cool cash for primary kids
Wallarano Primary School students will beat the heat this summer thanks to a Greyhound Community Fund grant. Last October the school received $3000 for entertainment…