News
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Bag-snatch bandits
Police released CCTV footage and asked for public help after thieves snatched a woman’s handbag in Springvale. Greater Dandenong CIU members are investigating the incident,…
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Thieves strike at factory
Police are investigating a Dandenong South trailer theft and appealing for witnesses to come forward. Endeavour Hills police said thieves stole the trailer from a…
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Jim Hardy Park pays tribute to Dandy veteran
What’s In a Name delves into the fascinating stories and personalities behind some of the city’s best-known street and location names. This week the Journal…
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Let it snow – in Springvale
Springvale will again welcome snow this winter. The award-winning Springvale Snow Fest will return to Buckingham Avenue from noon to 7pm on Sunday 29 July.…
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Pride in sacrifice
By Casey Neill Dandenong’s Anzac Day commemorations will be a fittingly multi-cultural affair. “We’re going to have a speaker from the Afghan community as part…
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A lifetime of giving
By Casey Neill Des Custerson’s family has welcomed news that a Dandenong park will soon bear his name. Greater Dandenong Councillors agreed to ask the…
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Ice injecting room claim slammed
By Casey Neill A Springvale-based legal service says claims it is seeking a local ice injecting room are completely untrue. Liberal candidate for Mulgrave Maree…
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Recycling business fined for brother’s death
By Cam Lucadou-Wells A Dandenong South recycling business has been fined over the workplace death of its director’s brother in 2016. AAD Services Australia Pty…
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Violent offender gains sympathy
By Cam Lucadou-Wells A Dandenong magistrate has told a violent family violence offender that their life-story was an “exceptional” tragedy during a sentencing hearing on…
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New link to the past
By Casey Neill A Noble Park bridge will soon be named in honour of the region’s war veterans. The Heatherton Road overpass at EastLink will…
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A volunteer with runs on the board
Murray Anderson’s passion for firefighting still burns strong more than 30 years after he started volunteering. The Dandenong Fire Brigade member also competes annually at…
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Fear in focus
By Casey Neill Virginia Trioli asked a packed Drum Theatre for a show of hands from anyone afraid to go out to a restaurant at…