Show ‘ambitious’ from the outset
Looking back, the Journal reported on the “ambitious” schedule for the first Dandenong Show in 1872.
The Dandenong and South Bourke Agricultural Association’s show took...
Fashions of the field
Students sported bright smiles and bright clothes after being bombed in a kaleidoscope of pigment for a Colour Run fundraiser at Lois Twohig Reserve,...
Nature’s healing path awaits
When spring unfolds, forest therapy guides Carolyn Shurey and Evelyn Lavelle will take a group traversing the Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne on a therapeutic...
Show moves with the times
This year’s 152nd Dandenong Show is responding to community feedback, with a beefed-up array of food trucks at the event.
The annual attraction from Saturday...
Silence for our fallen
Our fallen servicepersons will be commemorated at Remembrance Day ceremonies in Dandenong and Noble Park.
At the traditional time of 11am on 11 November, a...
We are more than a body
Think of a chariot drawn by five horses.
The chariot is our body. The five horses are five senses. The charioteer is our intelligence. The...
What’s On
Dandy Show 2024
Come along to the Dandy Show for a family friendly, fun-filled day. This day is where the city meets the country with...
Looking Back
100 years ago
6 November 1924
Dandenong Traders' Association formed
A very well attended meeting of business people, including ladies, was held at the Dandenong Town Hall...
Strong voice for mental health
Springvale pharmacist, philanthropist and former deputy mayor Richard Lim has been recognised with a national mental health award.
Lim was presented with the Mental Health...
Diwali lights up Dandenong
Thousands feasted on foods, fireworks and entertainment at a Diwali ‘festival of light’ celebration on Sunday 27 October.
The family-friendly, non-alcohol event at Dandenong Park...
Young triumvirate take charge at Wooranna Park PS
Three young students ushered change at the top at Wooranna Park Primary – albeit just briefly.
Larry, Naureen and Nicholas took the reins as Principals...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Painful wait for permanent home
Thank you for your extensive reportage of refugee issues in the latest edition of the Dandenong Star Journal.
Your editorial team has been thorough.
Asylum...
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Mayor Memeti backs housing targets
Greater Dandenong Council and mayor Jim Memeti have welcomed the State Government’s local housing targets to be achieved by 2051.
Local Governments have been...
