News
-
Former SMRC board face ‘kangaroo court’
By CAM LUCADOU-WELLS SOUTHERN Migrant and Refugee Centre’s new board is set to rub salt in the wounds of ousted “Australian professional” board members, accusing…
-
More arrests as cops close in on hoons
By CAM LUCADOU-WELLS POLICE have put the brakes on people involved in illegal hoon meets after two days of raids in Melbourne’s south-east and north…
-
Asylum seekers welcome in churches as government gives them the boot
By CAM LUCADOU-WELLS TWO Dandenong priests have spoken in favour of helping asylum seekers in the face of the looming deportation of more than 260…
-
History takes same route
I whole heartedly agree with Cr Roz Blades in her push to reopen Maralinga Primary School in Keysborough. I also agree with all the other…
-
Hoax threat empties college
By CAM LUCADOU-WELLS KEYSBOROUGH College was evacuated due to a hoax threat about 8.40am on Thursday morning 4 February. A Victoria Police spokeswoman said a…
-
Police concerned about teen’s welfare
Police are concerned about a 17-year-old girl who has been missing since last year and may be in Dandenong. Kristy-Lee was last seen at an…
-
Priest calls for sanctuary clarification
By CAM LUCADOU-WELLS A DANDENONG Anglican Dean is seeking higher clerical advice on whether the region’s Anglican churches would offer sanctuary to more than 260…
-
Coke criminal in the can
A BURGLAR has been snapped on camera after stealing electronic goods and a can of Coke from a Dandenong North house at dawn on Tuesday,…
-
Up in smoke
By CAM LUCADOU-WELLS A HOUSE fire led to the discovery of a cannabis crop grown using an electrical bypass in Springvale. Firefighters found three plants…
-
Car barbecued on Australia Day
By CAM LUCADOU-WELLS A STOLEN car was dumped and incinerated near Bangholme Town Hall. The white 1995 Holden Commodore Equipe had been stolen from Frankston…
-
Cars seized, 16 arrested in early morning raids on hoons
By CAM LUCADOU-WELLS POLICE have put the brakes on people involved in illegal hoon meets, arresting 16 people and seizing 12 cars in Melbourne’s south-east…
-
Kiwi treats mark Treaty day
DANDENONG Market will celebrate Waitangi Day on Sunday 7 February with performances and activities for market visitors. Waitangi Day commemorates the signing of the Treaty…