News
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Women unite for worthy cause
By CASEY NEILL DANDENONG businesswomen supported families in crisis with a networking night. The Maurice Blackburn’s Women’s Network on Wednesday 30 September hosted Dandenong Unites…
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Family violence in their sights
By CASEY NEILL CRACKDOWNS on family violence and bail breaches have caused crime figures to skyrocket in Greater Dandenong. The Crime Statistics Agency on Thursday…
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Show-off hoon had iron bar in his car
By CAM LUCADOU-WELLS AN APPRENTICE mechanic has pleaded guilty to hooning in front of police after driving up and down Princes Highway, Springvale, with 300…
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Market’s aim is to help them fly
By CASEY NEILL PLANTS, bric-a-brac and face painting are helping kids to feel freedom. A sausage sizzle, toys, art and craft, a jumping castle and…
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Kate’s got high hopes
By CASEY NEILL DANDENONG’S Kate Cumber will climb more than 1600 steps in a bid to inspire. The Genesis Dandenong fitness instructor and personal trainer…
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Truck roll after car driver falls asleep
By CAM LUCADOU-WELLS A MAN who fell asleep at the wheel of his vehicle late one morning and caused a truck to roll over on…
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‘Death squad’ claims
By CAM LUCADOU-WELLS A MAN has told a court that he absconded from his nominated bail address because he was hiding from a murderous Saudi…
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Group makes sure careers are on track
By CASEY NEILL RAIL young guns are sharing their skills to grow interest in the industry. Bombardier Transportation Australia (BTA) Dandenong employees Nhan Tran and…
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Drugs seized in raid: man arrested
A 41-YEAR-OLD man was arrested this month after police seized heroin, ice and cannabis from a Springvale property. Police raided the Goodwood Drive property on…
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Monster-sized fun
By GEORGIA WESTGARTH THE Drum Theatre has been invaded by dinosaurs and crafty bits and pieces over the school holidays. Kindergarten and primary school children…
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Faith leaders push for peace in the home
By LACHLAN MOORHEAD FAITH leaders are playing a pivotal role in tackling family violence. A number of these leaders, councillors and activists gathered at the…
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Phone call funny business
By CAM LUCADOU-WELLS LIBERAL Party headquarters has denied involvement in a robocall purporting to deliver a message from “Prime Minister Tony Abbott” of a snap, early…