News
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Wellsprings addressing racism
A Dandenong women’s organisation is using drama to promote inclusivity and condemn discrimination. Wellsprings for Women – in conjunction with Living Learning Pakenham – will…
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Storm saviours go full ‘Monty’
Emergency volunteers – and a canine mascot – were out in a blaze of orange for SES WOW Day. Celebrating the SES Wear Orange Wednesday…
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Safer turns on Springvale Rd
New traffic signals and crossings have been installed as part of the State-funded $3.9 million upgrade of two notorious Springvale Road intersections. The project included…
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Contribute to Red Shield Appeal
The Salvation Army Australia is calling on the local community to get involved in this year’s Red Shield Appeal. All funds raised locally will stay…
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Jail for Dingley deadly drive
An L-plate driver has been jailed after a 53-year-old man was thrown off his car and dragged for 80 metres in Dingley Village just before…
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Springvale businesses grounded
The aroma of freshly roasting coffee beans is strong in the air and the gentle hum of milk frothing forms the undertone of this chic,…
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Pandemic keeps biting
The rise in Covid-19 cases across the state is hurting schools in the local area. Staff members and students are having their normal school day…
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Building case adjourned
The owner of a Dandenong hotel building has won an adjournment to contest charges of failing to comply with orders to fix an alleged litany…
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‘Liberation’ vote
The new Federal Government will be a “liberation” for previously “ignored” Greater Dandenong voters, says re-elected Labor MP Julian Hill. In the 21 May election,…
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Tributes for Market’s seafood king
Dandenong Market fishmonger Dennis Schwarze thought nothing of getting up at 3am to travel from Gippsland to Kensington Market to hand-pick the choicest freshly-caught seafood.…
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Greens Road closure
People travelling along Greens Road, Dandenong South will have their drive disrupted from Friday 3 June until Monday 13 June. The road will be closed…
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Labor pair set for ministry roles
Former shadow ministers Mark Dreyfus and Clare O’Neill look set for plum roles in the new Federal Government after picking up their respective seats of…