Tag: Community
Saigon Square: Battle lines drawn in Greater Dandenong poll
By CAMERON LUCADOU-WELLS
THE Saigon Square controversy has split Greater Dandenong Labor incumbent councillors Youhorn Chea and Loi Truong into two rival teams in this month's...
Queensland driver charged with animal cruelty
A man has been charged with firearm, drug and animal cruelty offences after being pulled over during a traffic operation in Springvale last Tuesday.
The...
Wesley Do Care looks for volunteers
Volunteer companions are needed to help overcome social isolation for frail older people and people with disabilities who live independently in the Greater Dandenong area. Wesley Mission...
Greater Dandenong candidates spend up
Cashed up
Some big spenders have been revealed in a round of the Greater Dandenong Weekly questionnaires for Greater Dandenong Council candidates.
Heading the field is incumbent and...
Rotary Dandenong helps Gateway for disabled
Rotary Club of Dandenong president Phil Lunt, pictured with Rotarians Ken McDonald and Margaret Clery, Gateway Industries board president Russell Smith and chief executive...
Pet sheep owner Vu Ho denied legal aid
By CAMERON LUCADOU-WELLS
VICTORIA Legal Aid has refused to support Springvale mechanic Vu Ho's Supreme Court appeal to keep his pet sheep at home.
Mr Ho...
Bridal fashion designer dreams big
By CAMERON LUCADOU-WELLS
A HALLAM plus-size bridal fashion designer is looking for a model to break the mould.
Designer Lyn Sukroo of Leah S Design Studios...
Springboard helps Dandenong youth find their feet
By CAMERON LUCADOU-WELLS
SUCCESS stories are already being forged out of an alliance helping some of the region's most vulnerable young people get into training...
Let's hear it for soul sisters
FROM Dandenong to Zambia, it's been a long, impressive story for a group of nuns determined to help women around the world.
That was the...
Sporty day to help Dandenong Hospital
Dandenong Hospital patients Grace and Maan, pictured with staff Janine Maloney and Georgina Heaslip, will be the winners from a charity golf day at...
Young talent shines at Noble Park art show
By CAMERON LUCADOU-WELLS
Art is making its mark indoors and outdoors in Noble Park this month. Noble Park Community Art Show, which opens this weekend,...
Dump your tech gear for free
UNWANTED computers, TVs, printers and other computer hardware can be dumped for free at Springvale Town Hall this Saturday.
The collection is for small businesses...