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Slow approach to unsightly mess

A hoarder’s property stacked to the rooftop remains an eyesore and fire-risk for more than two decades despite regular complaints from neighbours. The Noble Park...

Three in alleged stolen van arrested

Three men were arrested after an alleged evasion of police in Dandenong. Dandenong police officers say they spotted a motorbike travelling at speeds of...

214km/h driver charged

A Longwarry man has been charged and his car impounded after he was caught allegedly driving over twice the speed limit in Dandenong South. Cardinia...

Cobras side raring for 2024

Despite rumours to the contrary, Sandown Cobras All-Abilities football side is still very much alive. The multi-winning club is seeking male and female players aged...

Young stars pitch for glory

Primary school footballers battled it out for trophies at a Dandenong-district tournament on Friday 6 October. St John’s Regional College hosted teams from Carwatha College,...

Passion high at street-style playoffs

Young footballers battled it out in a street-style tournament at Soccer5’s Dandenong on Friday 22 September. The five-a-side teams spanned four divisions – under 14...

Fast cars roar into Sandown

A close finish thrilled motorsport fans at the annual Sandown 500 last weekend. Star Journal photographer GARY SISSONS captured the Supercars Championship practice session on...

School celebrates Andi’s awesome achievement

Andi Mole’s progression through the ranks of the junior cross country talent pool has continued, finishing second in the School Sports Australia 11-year-old girls...

‘Goals n Girls’ drive the change

South East Community Links has organised an epic ‘Goals n Girls’ panel and FIFA Womens World Cup watch party in the heart of Dandenong...

Snapshots of an alien time

A Covid lockdown family project unlocked a poignant ‘Rocketgirl’ adventure for Andrew Rovenko and his 4-year-old daughter Mia. Craft was one of the family’s most...

Looking Back

100 years ago 20 March 1924 Where will we put the Market? The market question is a subject that has been under discussion for years and is...

Forge a positive outlook

May I suggest some ways to maintain a positive outlook while dealing with chaos: 1. Practice Gratitude: Take time each day to reflect on the...

What’s On

Paddle for Patterson clean-up Join Parks Victoria and partners for the inaugural Paddle for Patterson community clean up. Jump into one of our kayaks, collecting...

Art and soul volunteers recognised

The Noble Park Community Centre held its own “legacy celebration” with contributors after its recent City of Greater Dandenong Australia Day Award. After 18 years...

What’s On

Come and try basketball Dandenong Basketball Association and Greater Dandenong Council will be running free basketball sessions every Wednesday in March. Sessions are 4.30pm-5.15pm -...

$4.4m recycling tender deferred

Amid a flurry of unanswered questions, Greater Dandenong Council has deferred a decision on a $4.38 million recycling tender. At a 11 March meeting, councillors...

Hands-free racing

Fast cars are not unheard of on Dandenong roads, but what about driverless racing? Three days a week, Greaves Reserve is the preferred testing ground...

DWC priority in tight budget

Greater Dandenong Council faces risky capital project blowouts contributing to a "perfect storm of attacks" ahead of its 2024-'25 budget, say councillors. The Dandenong Wellbeing...

Police target Keysborough in illegal-tobacco raids

A tobacco store and a storage facility in Keysborough have been raided by police as part of an investigation into large-scale illegal tobacco importation. Police...

Medical waste facility charged over fire

A medical waste facility in Dandenong South has been charged by EPA Victoria over a fire on-site on 8 June 2022. It’s alleged Cleanaway Daniels...

AI app good for the mind

A Haileybury student has won a national technology award with an AI-inspired chatbot to improve teenage mental health. Milana Kumykova, 15, was announced as the...

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Slow approach to unsightly mess

A hoarder’s property stacked to the rooftop remains an eyesore and fire-risk for more than two decades despite regular complaints from neighbours. The Noble Park...