News
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Music down memory lane
Dandenong will host a psychedelic trip down memory lane in August. California Dreaming – The Music of the Mamas and the Papas has been touring…
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Driving refugee women to stand on their feet
By CASEY NEILL Getting behind the wheel through a Dandenong program is driving up confidence in refugee women. CatholicCare is providing a driving program with…
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Bin stickers drive safety message
Greater Dandenong residents can make streets safer through stickers on their wheelie bins. The Australian Road Safety Federation (ARSF) has produced large stickers with images…
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Lawyers don PJs to back foster care
Dandenong lawyers donned pyjamas at work to support children in foster care. The Macpherson Kelley Foundation teamed up with the Pyjama Foundation on Friday 22…
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Springvale captured on canvas
Artist Brendan Nicholl is documenting the Springvale of today on canvas. He’s Springvale Uniting Church’s inaugural artist in residence and will produce pieces at the…
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More health checks for men
An old caravan will help men across the state after receiving a makeover in Dandenong. Envision Employment Services staff and Work for the Dole participants…
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Goldburg, 90, not out
Use it or lose it is the advice from new-90 Noble Park resident Alfred Goldburg. He became a nonagenarian on Saturday 23 July. He remains…
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Toast for new start-up boss
A Dandenong manufacturer is leading entrepreneurs across the state. Georgia Beattie, Lupe Wines and Single Serve Packaging founder, was announced as the new Startup Victoria…
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Police put boots on the ground
By CASEY NEILL Greater Dandenong will welcome 38 new frontline police this month. Victoria Police Dandenong Divisional Commander Superintendent Paul Hollowood made the announcement at…
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New Chinese sister policy
By CASEY NEILL Greater Dandenong Council will forge further international ties to boost business opportunities. Councillors approved a new international relations policy to replace its…
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Builder says his homes will benefit estate
By CASEY NEILL KR Peters director Peter Nicolls says his architect-designed townhouses will enhance – not devalue – a Keysborough estate. He also vowed to…
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Pulling together the cultural fabric
By NARELLE COULTER When artist Emma Anna moved to Colombia five years ago the tropical heat meant she didn’t need many of the clothes that…