Tag: Community
Hot for the tropics at Somerfield
By CAMERON LUCADOU-WELLS
AMONG timber, stone and colourful exotic flowering trees and shrubs, it’s easy to find serenity in the Somerfield estate’s Wes Fleming-inspired garden.
One...
Man attacked in Doveton road rage
A man was punched to near-unconsciousness in a road-rage incident in Doveton.
The man's car was damaged by another driver, who got out of a...
Cannabis, equipment seized in raids
Cannabis valued at more than $1.3 million was seized by police from houses in Noble Park, Springvale and Springvale South.
Greater Dandenong tasking unit police...
Ready volunteer in the community
By MARG STORK
OBITUARY: Patricia Golding, January 1926-September 2012
PATRICIA Golding was a talented woman of many interests and was widely involved in social groups and...
Dumpers, scavengers hit with fines
Ten rubbish dumpers and scavengers were busted during a Greater Dandenong Council operation outside a Springvale charity store last Sunday week. The council's litter...
Breakfast to help breast cancer foundation
Pink Ribbon Breakfast is an annual nationwide fund-raising initiative, part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, for the National Breast Cancer Foundation throughout October.
Register your...
Refugees voice their feelings
By CAMERON LUCADOU-WELLS
BURMESE refugee Maung Maung Aye knows fully well the power of storytelling.
A graphic designer and animator, he shot human rights films for...
Boost for ex-councillor in Dandenong poll
By CAMERON LUCADOU-WELLS
INCUMBENT councillor Yvonne Herring and Residents Against Toxic Waste In the South East group's Thelma Wakelam and Geraldine Gonsalvez are among a...
What's on to See & Do in Greater Dandenong
Ballroom dancing: Learn to dance International Standard, Australian New Vogue and Latin modes, 1-3pm Tuesdays at Noble Park Community Centre. Evening classes also available....
Antics for tots at Drum circus musical
Roll up for a circus musical show at Drum Theatre in Dandenong this Thursday.
Big Tops for Little Tots pits five circus artists from the National...
Light steps for Unga in Tanzania
Chalcot Lodge Primary School pupils Rhyan, Jessica and Tahlia got on their dancing shoes at a school disco fund-raiser. They raised funds for charity...
Smart meter push unlikely to succeed
By CAMERON LUCADOU-WELLS
GREATER Dandenong Council's bid to mount a campaign against smart meters may hit a hurdle at the Municipal Association of Victoria.
Last week,...