News
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Grounds for more ‘compassion’
A Dandenong migration agent has called for the Federal Government to open up its intake of Afghan refugees out of “compassion”. In the wake of…
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Push to review Covid fines
A community legal service is appealing a mass of Covid-related fines in the South East. Covid fines were the most prolific offence in Greater Dandenong,…
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I Cook FOI requests blocked: Crozier
Health authorities have blocked Freedom of Information requests over the closure of I Cook Foods for the past 18 months, according to the State Opposition.…
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Covid exposure list grows
A construction site, supermarkets, milk bars, a trade supply shop and bottle shop are among the latest Tier-2 Covid exposure sites in Greater Dandenong. The…
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Speech for the ages
A last-minute “leap of faith” has propelled a Haileybury student into national speaking awards. Zuva Goverwa, of Lysterfield, took out the Victorian title in the…
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Court action to stop lockdown play
Greater Dandenong Council has taken drastic action to stop players breaking in to use the outdoor basketball court and play equipment in Dandenong Park. During…
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Chapel Rd traffic woes examined
Chapel Road’s truck volumes and peak-morning crush have been examined in an updated Keysborough South traffic study. City of Greater Dandenong has recently released a…
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Crossing under investigation
Pedestrians say they’ve waited too long for a safe crossing point at a busy intersection in central Springvale. Greater Dandenong Council is investigating a possible…
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Parties ‘accept’ Keysborough axing
Major political parties seem to have accepted the proposed abolition of Keysborough MP and Cabinet Minister Martin Pakula’s seat in the latest round of the…
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Man charged over gaming burg
A Noble Park man has been charged with looting a gaming venue in Cheltenham on Sunday 1 August. Police say intruders allegedly smashed the rear…
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Covid-19: Drive-through jabs at Sandown
Drive-through Covid vaccines will be available for public bookings at Sandown Racecourse from Saturday 21 August. With the extra capacity, Sandown’s indoor walk-in centre and…
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New Tier 2 Covid sites listed
Two Tier 2 Covid exposure sites in Springvale and Dandenong South have been added to the state’s 500-plus list. Meanwhile, repeat wastewater detections have been…