Hoarder house up in flames
Fire fighters have swarmed to an reportedly explosive fire that destroyed an alleged hoarder house in Arnold Street, Noble Park.
Thirteen CFA vehicles, along...
Youths busted in crime spree
Scores of people – mainly youths – have been arrested by police for armed robberies, aggravated burglaries and car thefts in Melbourne’s South East...
YEAR IN REVIEW 2024: Blackspot funding arrives at last
Wheels were put belatedly in motion for a pedestrian crossing at a notorious blackspot on Stud Road, Dandenong North last year.
In May, the State...
Committee backs Sandown suburb
After weeks of public hearings, a plan to rezone Sandown Racecourse into a suburb remains up in the air.
This is despite an inquiry report...
Leading from the front
The community's heroes and passions were splashed on the Star Journal's front pages in 2024.
A year packed with council elections, a by-election, a...
Four classic salads to see you through summer
Summer is the perfect time to indulge in refreshing and vibrant salads that highlight the season's bountiful produce. Here are four of the most...
Libs ‘Battin’ down the hatches as leader outlines vision
It’s third time lucky for newly elected Liberal leader Brad Battin as he sets out his priorities and attempts to unite a divided party...
Battin the new Victorian Liberal leader
Berwick MP Brad Battin has emerged victorious in the tussle for the Victorian Liberal leadership.
Mr Battin was today (Friday 27 December) elected the Opposition...
Main Street’s Pakenham Florist to close
Main Street’s beloved Pakenham Florist is set to close after decades of ensuring the spread of love and affection between locals.
Recently, owner Allie Grant...
Step into an infinite polka dot universe at Kusama show
Just how big is global art star Yayoi Kusama?
Exhibitions by the 95-year-old artist regularly sell out, her pumpkin sculptures are so huge you can...
Galaxy-first Star Wars LEGO show
A Star Wars exhibition built from LEGO is truly a show with universal appeal.
And it's not in a galaxy far, far away, but at...
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Eyes on the road to success
Young and internationally-recognised racer Giancarlo Artho has added another recognition to his list as Greater Dandenong Council’s Sportsperson of the Year.
The motorsports enthusiast and...
