Tag: Community
On the warpath over Noble Park footpath
By CAMERON LUCADOU-WELLS
A FOOTPATH connecting aged-care residents in Noble Park to a nearby hotel has been "stuffed up", a councillor claims.
Maria Sampey, whose mother...
Vinnies Dandenong: Good intentions costing money
LARGELY good but misguided intentions are costing Vinnies Dandenong op shop about $24,000 a year, says its region support manager Peter Kalogeropoulos.
The piles of...
New century, but 'swags' still needed
By MARG STORK
THE old master Henry Lawson knew full well what it was to trudge the back blocks with no place to call home.
There...
Paintings illustrate Parkinson's picture
By CAMERON LUCADOU-WELLS
AN art exhibition by people living with Parkinson's disease is aiming to send a message — through vibrant strokes of colour.
The paintings...
What's on around Dandenong, Springvale, Noble Park and Keysborough
Happy birthday: Have you ever been a member of the Dandenong Country Women's Association? Do you know someone who was a member? The branch...
Bright students colour up
Momira Tahery, Rose Elias and Joanne Fricot shone in traditional costume at a celebration of an award-winning cross-cultural group for mothers with young children...
Closed gym puts clubs on sidelines
By CAMERON LUCADOU-WELLS
SPORTS clubs have been forced to find new homes after being bounced out of the former Endeavour Hills Secondary College gymnasium.
The Flames...
Letters to the Editor, Dandenong Journal
Re: Dandenong market traders
The new design of the Dandenong Market leaves a lot to be desired. The market has a long history so its...
CFA smoke alarm warning with daylight saving
Fire crews,including Noble Park CFA's Ian Grace, Aaron Yates and Andrew South, are urging households to change their smoke alarm batteries this Sunday, coinciding...
Problem gambling: machines that ate my life
By DANIEL TRAN
The grief and frustration that normally demanded Anna Bardsley's attention faded to a dull ache as the poker machine whirred to life....
What's on in Dandenong, Springvale, Noble Park, Keysborough
Get zen: An easy, half-hour session of introductory tai chi is held at 2pm each Monday at The Open Door, 110 Ann Street, Dandenong....
Autumn festival fun in Keysborough
Live music and ground zorb balls will be part of the free Autumn Fest at Wachter Reserve, Keysborough, from noon-5pm this Sunday. Patrons can...