News
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Crime rate keeps dropping
By Casey Neill Crime dropped 10 per cent in Greater Dandenong over the past 12 months, latest figures show. The Crime Statistics Agency released the…
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City of many options
Greater Dandenong will stay the City of Opportunity. But the council will use City of Celebration when promoting the city’s many festivals and events. In…
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Found photo sparks a search
A Good Samaritan is trying to find the owner of a photograph. Michael Pond found the snap on the floor at Waverley Gardens Shopping Centre…
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Q and A with Roy Sanderson
Roy Sanderson, Greater Dandenong Chamber of Commerce vice president and RJ Sanderson and Associates managing director What is something people don’t know about you? My…
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New law to tackle trolleys
By Casey Neill Greater Dandenong has won a battle in its war on shopping trolleys. At their Tuesday 12 June meeting, councillors agreed to proceed…
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Smoke warning for Keysborough area
There’s smoke over Dandenong South, Bangholme, Dandenong and Keysborough following a rubbish fire. A CFA spokesman said the Perry Road blaze was reported about 2.18pm…
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Teacher’s hair-raising act
By Casey Neill A Noble Park teacher and her daughter shed their long locks for a good cause. The Noble Park Primary School community rallied…
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Three…tips for a better night’s sleep
1. Try to go to bed at the same time each night. The body’s internal clock is most effective at triggering sleep hormone melatonin when…
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Encore beverage bid backed
By Casey Neill Jayco Drive is becoming a hub for brewing and bottling. At their Tuesday 12 June meeting, Greater Dandenong Councillors approved an application…
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Road closure reminder
VicRoads is reminding motorists to avoid Heatherton Road in Noble Park. It’s closed at the rail line in both directions so workers can remove railway…
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Les’s lucky arrest
By Casey Neill Les Maslin is lucky he had a cardiac arrest at Noble Park Aquatic Centre. “I was up in my roof a couple…
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Ram raid helmet heist
Thieves tore down a fence and smashed through a shop front to steal motorcycle helmets. Greater Dandenong CIU Detective Senior Constable Tony Lavars said they…