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Electoral divide

Residents are warning that Casey's southern towns will be under-represented compared to northern suburbs, as part of proposed council electoral reforms. Casey Council’s electoral...

Casey awarded internationally for digital access

The City of Casey has just been honoured with an award at the World Smart City Expo (WSCE) Awards for the creation and implementation...

Bringing climate voices to the table

Diverse communities are too often sidelined from decisions on climate change, says Environment Victoria campaigner Tony Fretton. The fight for climate justice has been...

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...

Academy hits world stage

On a freezing, drizzly night, parents huddling in coats watch a five year boy make football look so easy. Jogging lightly over the soccer pitch,...

Playing for laughs – and heckles

Tom Gleeson will be bringing his comedic talents to Narre Warren for a first-time performance at Bunjil Place on Thursday 7 December. His new...

Wheels of change in bike market

Bicycles are getting recycled for second lives at a new Dandenong social enterprise. Brainwave Bikes offers hundreds of quality, refurbished and tested bikes otherwise headed...

Diwali dancing with joy

Diwali was celebrated with bright costumes, arts, foods and crafts at Dandenong Market on 19 November. Crowds enjoyed high-energy bhangra dancing, Bollywood workshops, a live...

What’s On

Christmas market and Carols Harmony Square will be transformed into a wonderful Christmas Market with plenty of festive food and Christmas crafts. Then, join in...

Looking Back

100 years ago 29 November 1923 O. Gilpin Ltd Further proof of the importance of Dandenong as a progressive centre is afforded by the opening of the...

Lanterns illuminate the night

The highly-anticipated Lynbrook Lake Lantern Festival lit up the community on Saturday 18 November at Banjo Paterson Reserve. The festival was originally scheduled for October,...

Tiler fraud to repay $92K

A Doveton tiler has been ordered to repay more than $90,000 for fraudulently obtaining workers comp payments. Rahmatullah Jafari, 28, had injured his back while...

Cook overtakes Libs in Mulgrave

With strong preference flows, independent candidate Ian Cook has overtaken the Liberal Party to finish second in the Mulgrave by-election, according to provisional results...

Police crackdown on mobile users

Police have spotted more than 80 motorists using their mobile phones while driving during a recent road policing operation across Melbourne. Operation Spotto, conducted by...

Calls grow for Thompsons Road upgrade

Casey Council has advocated for the upgrade and extension of the Thompsons Road in its endorsed submission to the Officer South Employment Precinct Structure...

Rare beast on the move

With slick lines and in a bright nautical yellow, a rare racing gem has been sitting idle in a Dandenong garage for nearly 30...

‘Slug gate’ back in court

‘Slug gate’ is back in the courts after commercial kitchen I Cook Foods launched a fresh lawsuit against Greater Dandenong Council. ICF is suing the...

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Electoral divide

Residents are warning that Casey's southern towns will be under-represented compared to northern suburbs, as part of proposed council electoral reforms. Casey Council’s electoral...