News
-
What a Guy!
By Casey Neill Always be kind was Guy Sebastian’s top advice to Dandenong Primary students. The chart-topping singer popped into the school on Monday 18…
-
Reading reward for book club
Dandenong North Primary students received a reward for reading. The school welcomed children’s author Michael Panckridge on Friday 15 June to recognise that it topped…
-
Third time lucky
Two Keysborough shoppers are more than $200,000 richer following a division one TattsLotto win. The syndicate entry was among 10 winners of the top prize…
-
Missing teen last seen in Dandenong
Police are appealing for public help to find 17-year-old Eboni Rooks. The Cheltenham teen was last seen in Dandenong on Thursday 14 June and police…
-
Police shooting charges
Police charged another man over an incident where an officer fired a shot at a car in Dandenong. On Friday 15 June, Greater Dandenong CIU…
-
Reserve name shame
By Casey Neill Naming a Dandenong South reserve after a developer is “a completely out of touch idea” according to Councillor Matthew Kirwan. His colleagues…
-
Bus boost locks in jobs
By Casey Neill A new hybrid bus fleet will be built in Dandenong. The State Government announced the vehicles would run in Wyndham, Oakleigh and…
-
No apology here
By Casey Neill An independent investigation has found Councillor Angela Long should apologise to colleague Tim Dark over her claim he was “opposing anything that’s…
-
Hurdle for RSL pokies plan
By Casey Neill A Dandenong RSL plan for 11 new pokies attracted opposition from Greater Dandenong Council. At their Tuesday 12 June meeting, councillors unanimously…
-
Budget boost for Friends
By Casey Neill Greater Dandenong Council’s budget is locked in for the next year, with two changes from its proposed financial plan. The average ratepayer…
-
Warming winter fun for all
A free winter family fun day will celebrate the chilly season in the warmth of Dandenong Plaza. The event will run from 11am to 3pm…
-
Welders join the fold
By Casey Neill A new workplace training program could solve the region’s skills shortage. Hilton Manufacturing in Dandenong South applauded the first six graduates from…