News
-
Hoseah moves hearts, wins fans, enters semis
By Casey Neill Cranbourne West’s Hoseah Partsch has made The Voice’s top eight singers. The 18-year-old will compete in the Channel Nine talent contest’s semi-finals…
-
Westall Road comment sought
Drivers can put in their two cents about the proposed Westall Road extension. VicRoads is asking for feedback on linking the road to the Monash…
-
A hand for the refugees
A Dandenong charity has issued a $10 Compassion Challenge to mark Refugee Week. Friends of Refugees is appealing to those who’ve previously donated food, furniture,…
-
Savour the flavour in shredded roti
By Casey Neill Kothu roti from PiqNiq Hut is building a loyal following. The Sri Lankan stall moved into Dandenong Market about two years ago…
-
Support asylum seekers motion passed
By Casey Neill Greater Dandenong asylum seekers could be “rendered destitute” without more help to cope with the ‘lodge or leave’ deadline, says Councillor Roz…
-
World through a child’s eye
Topsy-turvy wall art is spreading smiles in Springvale. Students from neighbouring Springvale Rise Primary School worked with artist Julian Clavijo to create temporary public art…
-
Assault, theft charges on duo
Police arrested a Noble Park teen and a man from Hallam over assaults and thefts in Frankston. Investigators were told that a man was sitting…
-
Man dies days after crash
A man died in hospital following a Keysborough car crash. Police believe a silver 1998 Toyota Camry sedan was travelling south on Perry Road when…
-
Looking forward to the changes
By Casey Neill Hallam firefighters say fire service reforms are good news for paid and volunteer members and the community. Hallam Fire Brigade senior station…
-
Firefighter motion hosed down
By Casey Neill Greater Dandenong councillors voted down a “pre-emptive” motion to express concern about CFA reforms. At the Tuesday 13 June meeting, former Keysborough…
-
Crunch on crime
By Casey Neill Lawbreakers under pressure as police clean up the streets… Crime is dropping in Greater Dandenong, bucking the state-wide upward trend. Overall crime…
-
Police dodge shooting claims
By Casey Neill Police have reached no conclusions about last month’s fatal shooting in Keysborough. Media speculation has been rife about the possibility of mistaken…