Tag: Community
Benevolent society a shoo-in for helping
By MARG STORK
DANDENONG and District Benevolent Society has found yet another way to spread Christmas joy this holiday season.
In a bid to give more...
Safe lending comes to Dandenong
By CAMERON LUCADOU-WELLS
A SAFE money lender backed by the state government aims to release the grip of high-interest payday lenders in central Dandenong.
As first...
Dandenong is where Gwen's heart is
By MARG STORK
"I LOVE Dandenong. It is the city where my heart is." These are the heart-felt words of Gwen Jarvis on the city she...
Riders with disabilities take the world in their stride
For people with disabilities, learning to ride a horse can be transforming, emotionally and physically. Catherine Watson visited Myuna Farm to see Riding Develops Abilities...
Timber pallets: Create a crate idea and win
TALK about making a purse out of a sow's ear, or in this case, a violin, a harpsichord, guitar or a designer table crafted...
What's on in Greater Dandenong
Sewing circle: Make a crazy quilt, cushions and enjoy a joke or two at The Open Door, 110 Ann Street, Dandenong, 10am-noon Tuesdays. Entry...
The low-interest car loan that liberated
By CAMERON LUCADOU-WELLS
GETTING a low-interest car loan has made a world of difference to Fatme Ibrahim.
Newly arrived from Lebanon, the unemployed single mother of...
Cheaper lending for disadvantaged comes to Dandenong
By CAMERON LUCADOU-WELLS
A SAFE money lender backed by the state government aims to release the grip of high-interest payday lenders in central Dandenong.
Good Money...
Flippin' good Dandenong Show
There'll be plenty of highs in the highlights this weekend at the 141st annual Dandenong Show.
Whip Industries Mini Bike Stunts riders on 'funky' KLX110L...
What's on to See & Do in Greater Dandenong
VIEW Club: Dandenong Evening VIEW Club members meet at 7pm on November 12 at Dandenong RSL for dinner, guest speaker, socialisation and to support...
Critters in the concrete jungle
By CAMERON LUCADOU-WELLS
Rats and pigeons on Dandenong's streets? Take them as acts of "guerilla kindness" from public artist Sayraphim Lothian.
Tomorrow, she'll start perching the 16 'street...
Safe cyclists to win
SAFE cyclists are getting more than a pat on the back from police this month.
Police will be entering details of cyclists 'doing the right...