News
-
He’s a wanted man
Police are appealing for public help to find Stephen Botezatu, who is known to frequent Dandenong. The 34-year-old is wanted on outstanding warrants relating to…
-
Call to end all wars
By Casey Neill The Dandenong Pillars of Freedom hosted “a short and simple service of respect and commemoration” to mark Remembrance Day on Friday 11…
-
Motorbiker on a mission
A motorcyclist on a mission wheeled into Dandenong. Phill Bridges flew to Darwin from his homeland, Switzerland, and will return to the Northern Territory after…
-
Fines set for rev-head meetings
By Casey Neill Car meets are causing heated confrontations in Dandenong South. Greater Dandenong Highway Patrol Senior Sergeant Scott Roberts is warning the “motoring enthusiasts”…
-
Mayor promises sincerity and vigour
By Casey Neill It was standing room only in the Greater Dandenong Council chambers to see councillors unanimously support Jim Memeti’s bid to serve as…
-
Bakery rises, why not?
By Casey Neill Persistence is paying off for Dandenong Market stallholder Rhonda Tannous. The Why Not? bakery was bustling with customers when the Journal stopped…
-
Fatal truck crash appeal refused
By Casey Neill The Court of Appeal has refused a Noble Park truck driver’s request to appeal against his conviction over a fatal collision that…
-
Grandmother head-butted by short-tempered little man
By Cam Lucadou-Wells A man fuelled by drugs and an apparent short-man syndrome has faced court over head butting his Noble Park grandmother, stabbing his…
-
Cup carnival road campaign was a winner
It was a successful long weekend on Greater Dandenong’s roads, says the area’s top traffic cop. Greater Dandenong Highway Patrol Senior Sergeant Scott Roberts said…
-
Power packs for homeless
By Casey Neill Shampoo, toothpaste, soap, deodorant, tissues – they’re everyday items that are out of reach for many people who are homeless or sleeping…
-
Police forum reaches out
Police will speak to Dandenong’s Indian community to increase its understanding of their work. The Victoria Police forum will be among several held across Melbourne…
-
Decades of day care
By Casey Neill Company for her kids and “a bit of pocket money” prompted Shelley Oxford to answer an advertisement in the Journal for the…
Digital Editions
