News
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Homes boost for those in need
More social housing is on its way to Dandenong. On Thursday 28 June, the State Government announced it would partner with Housing Choices Australia (HCA)…
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Snap up original art
A Dandenong over-55s complex is inspiring new artwork. Residents’ creations will be on display and for sale in the community room at Herbert Street Village…
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Sharing stories from Sudan
Hakima Mandeat escaped from Sudan with her children in 2004 when conflict engulfed the region. On Wednesday 27 June she used food as the vehicle…
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Life on the Wedge
By Casey Neill Three crashes in six weeks at the same Dandenong intersection prompted residents to call for action. Penny Collins told the Journal that…
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Asylum seekers land on their feet
Para Paheer cheated death when the tiny fishing vessel he was travelling on sank after 30 days at sea. He then survived Australia’s detention system,…
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Standout shorts on the road
The St Kilda Film Festival is on the road to Dandenong. Organisers revealed on Wednesday 27 June that Australia’s oldest publicly-owned film festival would screen…
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Zoo chat with Jenny
The Zoos Victoria boss will be the next Showcasing Women in Business guest speaker. Dr Jenny Gray will share her story at the SEBN breakfast…
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Three doctors on duty
By Casey Neill Noble Park is getting a new medical centre. Greater Dandenong Councillors approved an application for 11 Allan Street at their Monday 25…
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Five new homes on the double
Five double-storey homes will soon spring up in Springvale’s Whitworth Avenue. Greater Dandenong Councillors approved the application at their Monday 25 June meeting. City planning,…
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Crash causing delays around Hallam
All outbound lanes on the South Gippsland Freeway are now clear following an earlier collision. VicRoads advised that the vehicles involved in the crash before…
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Little helpers for the homeless
Dandenong North’s Mini Vinnies are helping the homeless this winter. St Elizabeth’s Primary School Year 6 students Marli, Paris, Nyankeer, Ganjwok, Kristina and Roger told…
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Three…road trip safety tips
1. Ahead of the winter school holidays, the TAC is reminding drivers to check that their tyres and brakes are in good condition and all…