58+ min ago   (463+ words) An industrial land parcel in Dandenong has been earmarked by the State Government for a potential housing, hotel and retail complex. Planning Minister Sonya Kilkenny announced on 1 September that the former warehouse-factory site at 220-264 Princes Highway will be fast-tracked for…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (332+ words) Visitors were schooled in the tools of yesteryear during an open day tour of Heritage Hill Museum and Historic Gardens on Saturday 11 July. In a replica classroom, guests tried their hands at writing with pen and ink bottle, or chalk…...

2+ mon, 5+ day ago   (564+ words) A Noble Park serial thief who stole catalytic converters or number plates from nearly 50 vehicles during a three-month crime spree has been jailed. Steven Thai Desira, 43, pleaded guilty at the Victorian County Court to a long list of offences including…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (1680+ words) Free, family-friendly dance workshops from Bollywood and Hip Hop to Belly Dance and contemporary Mexican movement. Led by talented local artists. All ages and abilities welcome. Presented by Ausdance Vic and City of Greater Dandenong. Reconciliation Week ‘All In’ event…...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago   (1096+ words) A Clyde mother has alleged Clyde Secondary College failed to call police and emergency services after her daughter was violently attacked on campus during school hours, forcing her to dial triple-zero herself. The student was assaulted about 1.30pm on 1 April by…...

5+ mon, 3+ week ago   (665+ words) Wellspring for Women opt for a delayed celebration of International Women’s Day to combine Eid ul Fitr and Holi celebrations at the end of March. The organisation is made by women for women, from across the globe who now call…...

6+ mon, 3+ week ago   (501+ words) This summer’s repeated 40-degree days have made one thing unavoidable: Melbourne’s suburbs are heating up, and trees are no longer decorative extras. Councils across the south-east now speak urgently about urban cooling, heat mitigation, and climate resilience, with shared targets…...

7+ mon, 2+ week ago   (382+ words) As part of their fundraising initiative, Narre Warren Fire Brigade CFA will be holding a carwash fundraiser The local brigade has asked the community to come by and support by bringing in their cars for a “good clean”. The perfect…...

7+ mon, 4+ week ago   (540+ words) Along the busy Gembrook-Belgrave Road sits a quiet, but very productive, destination for local goods. Mapleridge Local Produce has been a central spot for residents for over a decade. It’s become so trustworthy that customers effectively help themselves. The retirement…...

11+ mon, 3+ week ago   (143+ words) Toxicology testing by the Conservation Regulator has identified the presence of Methomyl and Mevinphos in samples taken from birds after more than 200 were found dead in Springvale in July. Methomyl and Mevinphos are active ingredients in some agricultural insecticides. Both…...