News
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Bridge of heroes
A part-time World War II militia unit who went beyond the call of duty in New Guinea will be permanently honoured at a footbridge across…
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Tatts winner claims big prize
The Dandenong shopper Tatts officials have been searching for has come forward to claim their TattsLotto division one prize. The thrilled winner held one of…
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Mystery Tatts winner in Dandenong
An unsuspecting punter at Dandenong Market Lotto has struck it rich in the 3 November TattsLotto draw. The unregistered mystery winner stands to make $441,295.45,…
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More level crossings to go: ALP
The last four sets of boom gates on the Dandenong-Cranbourne railway line will be removed by 2025, the state ALP party has pledged. And it…
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Cry for help
A proposed Royal Commission into Mental Health literally can’t come soon enough for Noble Park father ‘Rick’ and his 13-year-old son ‘Michael’. The pair, who…
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Award for the Show’s hidden gems
As Heather Ronngard wanders through Dandenong Show’s arts, crafts and foods, she will have an eye out for the unawarded ‘gem’. For the past 10…
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Our worst bottlenecks
You’ve nominated roads in our congestion poll, you’ve voted and the results are close – the South Gippsland Highway is the worst congestion road in…
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Keysy bus promise
A new bus route servicing schools and shopping centres near Chapel Road, Keysborough has been pledged by the state Labor party. Martin Pakula, the incumbent…
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Family wins together, stays together
It’s not exactly the case of ‘like father, like son’ for a Lyndhurst family of champion judo exponents. Will and Priscilla Tai Tin instead followed…
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Singing across the nation
Schools joined together as one chorus at Harmony Square, Dandenong as part of a national simultaneous singing event. The gathering of 750 students from eight…
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Dangerous speed at school black-spot
A man was caught speeding at nearly double the limit during weekday afternoon traffic at a known black-spot on Princes Highway, Dandenong, a court has…
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Hundreds fall under pokies spell
Pokies venues are an inviting lure for Greater Dandenong’s vulnerable, says counsellor Bic Gresty. Ms Gresty and her team at Springvale Indo-Chinese Mutual Assistance Association…