Museum India —
indianlink.com.au (29 Aug 2014)
A new museum in Victoria is the embodiment of Indian heritage in Australia.
Freight costs would almost double, potentially pushing up the cost of goods in Victoria, if Melbourne's port operations were shifted to Hastings, new analysis has found.
Smash central —
dandenong.starcommunity.com.au (25 Aug 2014)
A lack of lights at a busy Dandenong intersection is colliding with driving behaviour to create a serious safety hazard.
SOS Little India —
theindiansun.com.au (24 Aug 2014)
While the blame game continues, this multicultural icon in Dandenong is in dire straits.
RD: The application is in (North) Springvale, on the Princes Highway, near the old Bunnings, for three 4 storey buildings with 104 apartments. A bit surprising, since this is a relatively quiet stretch of the highway.
Construction is progressing on the new Australian Taxation Office (ATO) development in Dandenong with Meinhardt providing structural and civil engineering design services.
Indian diaspora in Australia has opened its first museum comprising over 1200 rare pieces including pictures, paintings, photographs, coins and stamps here on the Independence day. Read on munsif.tv →
RD: New 4 storey, not sure of address.
This community consultation process will inform Council’s decision on the future use of the Council building at 39 Clow Street, Dandenong and the former Dandenong Library in Stuart Street.
GPT Group has upped earnings per share guidance for the year as growth in its multi-billion-dollar funds management business offsets troubles at its MLC Centre office tower in Sydney that one analyst referred to as a “money pit”. Read on theaustralian.com.au →
A new artwork will act as a focal point in the foyer area of the Dandenong Civic Centre.
Bus commuters in Melbourne are invited to take part in a new bus survey to let all political parties know about the deficiencies in their local network prior to the State Election in November this year.
Dandenong’s new centre of power at Greater Dandenong Council’s new civic centre lies within an isolated angular building, not behind the desks in the council chamber.
Minister for Higher Education and Skills Nick Wakeling today officially opened a one-stop-shop to support the retraining of Geelong workers directly affected by changes to the region’s economy. Read on premier.vic.gov.au →
Mosaic Update
Regarding Dandenong: Blog (11 Aug 2014)
I believe Mosaic has recently topped out.
Show on the edge —
Dandenong Journal (11 Aug 2014)
Greater Dandenong Council is exploring how it can ensure the survival of the 143-year Dandenong Show tradition.
Give us a Hand —
Dandenong Journal (11 Aug 2014)
RD: Last week, The Journal ran a special highlighting the needs of the city with respect to supporting asylum seekers. Rather than linking to individual articles, I've linked to the online version of the issue.
City of Greater Dandenong (Council) gives notice . .. of its intention to enter into a lease with Bendigo and Adelaide Bank ... in respect of Retail Tenancies 2 & 3, 225 Dandenong Municipal Building ...
Read on greaterdandenong.com →
A plan to develop a huge container port at Hastings will have positive flow-on effects for Greater Dandenong, the council's chief executive John Bennie says. See page 7.
Set up new shop —
Dandenong Leader (5 Aug 2014)
Four retail tenancies are up for grabs in Dandenong's new Civic Centre at 225 Lonsdale St. Two cafes have already signed leases and the council is in negotiations with Bendigo Bank and a convenience store. See page 5.
Police officers in the southeast will begin doorknocking houses where nearby properties have been burgled to warn residents of their susceptibility, in a Victorian-first initiative.
Greater Dandenong councillors have voted on a “preferred position” to demolish the old Dandenong Library, despite opposition from the community.
David Kelly will be remembered for his loyalty, honesty and larger-than-life personality.
Endorsed Plans & Permit are on hand and at the ready to move forward with this striking development that's very easy on the eye, aesthetically alluring and so very pleasantly located.
The Labor Party is promising a detailed economic study to determine the best site for Melbourne’s next major port if it wins the November election.
When Ford announced over summer that it would cut 300 jobs from its manufacturing plants in Geelong and Broadmeadows, Doveton-bred Dennis Glover felt history repeating itself.
Demolition vote —
Dandenong Journal (29 Jul 2014)
Greater Dandenong Council claims its "preferred position" of demolishing Dandenong’s former library to make way for a car park will save the council nearly $5 million over the next 10 years.
Construction of the highly anticipated Dingley Bypass has taken another major step forward, with the contract for the $156 million project awarded to Thiess Pty Ltd, Minister for Roads Terry Mulder announced.
Minister for Ports David Hodgett today welcomed Shadow Minister for Ports Natalie Hutchins on her first official visit to the Port of Hastings in her capacity as Shadow Minister.
My interview with Mr Syed did not get off to a great start. We’d arranged to meet at the Dandenong library – part of the city council building, a huge, bright orange edifice in the redeveloped heart of Dandenong in Melbourne’s southeast.
Read on theconversation.com →
Cr Matthew Kirwan has suggested that the lack of car parks is discouraging private companies from relocating offices to the Dandenong CBD.
Cultural Threads is a new and exciting celebration of textile art and cultural diversity hosted by the City of Greater Dandenong. Read on greaterdandenong.com →
Ten affordable property markets around Australia likely to see significant gains to real estate values have been identified in a new report.
I and others have been known to call the East-West Link tunnel a zombie project — you can fight it off (as was done in the 70s) but it will never truly die. Read on danielbowen.com →
Minister for Manufacturing David Hodgett today visited three leading manufacturers based in Dandenong South to see how businesses were benefiting from Victorian Coalition Government support.
Very small apartments could not be built in Victoria, all building sites would feature large trees and almost all apartments would have to receive direct sunlight under a plan for new design standards.
A lack of parking is discouraging private companies from relocating to central Dandenong, says Greater Dandenong councillor Matthew Kirwan.
About 50 die-hard supporters, councillors and police flocked pre-dawn for a screening of yesterday’s World Cup final live on Dandenong civic square’s big screen.
Dandenong City Bowling Club and its green was meant to last little more than a season – so said a less-than-prescient Journal columnist 131 years ago.
Victorian Minister for Ports and Major Projects, the Hon. David Hodgett MP officially opened international shipping giant, MAERSK LINE’s new state-of-the-art container depot at Nexus Industrial Estate in Altona today.
Communities in Melbourne’s south-east fear their voices will be ignored by the Napthine government as it rushes to sign contracts for the multibillion-dollar Dandenong rail corridor project before November’s election.
This article is written in response to my recent reading of the article Napthine Government pledges 25 new trains and removal of four dangerous level crossings.
Spectra Images —
Baracon (FB) (20 Jul 2014)
The latest perspectives of Spectra, Dandenong. More to come soon...
"Spectra latest tweak, just about ready to go. "
Melbourne's south-east has become home to a thriving community of Hazaras, enjoying a haven from violent persecution in their homelands.
ANLC's Civil Scope of Works included; detailed excavation, construction of a central concrete amphitheatre, asphalt pavements, modular paving and landscape walls.
A plan to develop a huge container port at Hastings south-east of Melbourne could put an impossible strain on the city’s roads and busiest rail lines and potentially drive up the cost of imports and exports, an independent report says.
Victoria's public transport system will get a much-needed shot in the arm next month when new peak-hour services are added to some of Melbourne's busiest rail lines, and sweeping changes are made to tram and bus services.
From pop-up parks and plazas to major public infrastructure, a suite of projects are being delivered as part of a $290 million urban renewal project for central Dandenong, in the heart of south-east Melbourne.
Construction is progressing on the new Australian Taxation Office (ATO) development in Dandenong with Meinhardt providing structural and civil engineering design services.
Two leading supply chain academics have called for reconsideration of the Victorian government’s commitment to the port of Hastings as the container trade successor to Melbourne.
I had an hour to kill in Dandenong today before an appointment, so I decided to have a walk around. I ended having a wonderful cultural experience that I had not expected.
