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Having a crack at their mums
By CAMERON LUCADOU-WELLS The best way to avoid Asian typecasting is to produce your own show, says Springvale-born actor Diana Nguyen. That said, her latest…
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Dandenong market stallholders threaten strike
By CAMERON LUCADOU-WELLS STRUGGLING traders at Dandenong Market say they are poised to strike unless the market’s management reduces its “unaffordable” rates. Scott Webster, whose…
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Disability activists ponder Dandenong sleep out
By CAMERON LUCADOU-WELLS DISABILITY advocates are considering sleep-out protests in Dandenong’s main street after feeling brushed aside by Greater Dandenong Council over safety issues. Disability…
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Mayor 'dictatorial', says Greater Dandenong councillor
By CAMERON LUCADOU-WELLS COUNCILLORS claim facilitators have been called in to help smooth Greater Dandenong mayor Angela Long’s “dictatorial” leadership style at briefing sessions. Councillors…
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Asylum seeker Kumar's joy tinged with sorrow
By CAMERON LUCADOU-WELLS Amid the politics and policy, there is one group of people who often is forgotten in the asylum seeker debate — the…
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Burgler bashes Dandenong worker
A man was knocked unconscious during an aggravated burglary at his workplace in Dandenong last Monday morning. Police believe the the 57-year-old man was struck…
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What's on in Dandenong, Noble Park, Springvale and 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. Gold…
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Letters to the Editor, Dandenong Journal
Re: Byelection for Holding’s seat This is a complete waste of time and taxpayers’ money. Some are saying we only need two levels of government.…
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Community aids Shawland caravan dwellers
COMMUNITY groups are banding together to help Shawland Caravan Park’s residents. Last week, the Dandenong branch of Club Assist donated a fridge into the communal…
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Bread barrage in Dandenong
A milk bar owner threw bread loaves to deter a would-be armed robber in Dandenong North. The 51-year-old woman was behind the counter of her…
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Michael Jackson's moonwalk at the Drum
A Michael Jackson tribute artist is to moonwalk through the late king of pop’s dance routines at Drum Theatre this Saturday. The internationally-acclaimed Paul Rozzi…
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Lions continue Dandenong commitment
MEMBERS of local Lions clubs continue their valued community work in many spheres with an ongoing commitment, in particular, to youth. When I turned back…