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Two face court for murder after ‘amazing person’ shot
Two men accused of killing a much-loved 26-year-old man in an allegedly targeted attack have faced court, one with an injured wrist and another withdrawing…
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Foster-carer who’s a singular force for good
A single male foster carer in Doveton has had his doors open for children and teenagers in need of a safe and stable home since…
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RSL surprised by vanished Lone Pine
A significant Lone Pine tree tracing back to the Gallipoli 1915 military campaign has been removed by Greater Dandenong Council. The tree in a council-owned…
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Drug-debt enforcer avoids deportation
A man who bundled an alleged drug-debtee into a car in Cranbourne and demanded $1000 from parents for his safe release has seemingly avoided deportation.…
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Danh decries “extremist Nazi hate’
A Greater Dandenong councillor is set to table a motion to condemn “extremist Nazi demonstrations” at next week’s council meeting. Cr Phillip Danh’s proposed motion…
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Pair charged with CBD shooting murder
Two South East men have been charged with murder over an alleged fatal shooting in Melbourne’s CBD. With assistance from the Special Operations Group, four…
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Four charged over alleged arson
Four South East men have been charged over an alleged arson attack in Moorabbin on 17 September. Police say the group set fire to a…
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Pair charged with alleged $114m cocaine commute
Two South East men were charged with cocaine trafficking after being allegedly intercepted in a car being driven back from the border with New South…
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Striving for dementia-friendly Casey
A Together for Dementia event at Cranbourne West Community Hub was a small-step towards building a more dementia-friendly Casey, say organisers. The aim of the…
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Sport
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Greyhounds angel wins top award
A veterinary nurse who pioneered Australia’s first greyhound adoption program has been recognised at Sandown Greyhound Racing Club’s annual Women in Racing Awards Night. Mel…
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St John’s OC to join SFNL
St John’s Old Collegians Football Club is set to switch from amateurs to the Southern Football Netball League. A spokesperson said the move by the…
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Strongman needs your help
When Cook Islands-born strongman Jonathan (Jono) Nelio steps onto the global platform at the 2025 World Natural Strongman Championships in Ireland, he’ll be lifting far…
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Beaconsfield bank another important win on road to finals
Beaconsfield made it back-to-back wins on Saturday beating Norwood 12.21(93) to 4.5(29). Led by Charlie Muley’s four goals and Josh Mounter’s best-afield showing, the win,…
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Berwick, Noble Park lose to Rowville, Vermont respectively
Berwick fell heartbreakingly short of a stirring comeback against Rowville on Saturday at Seebeck Oval. The Hawks held on 13.12(90) to 12.14(86), having led by…
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Cranbourne backs in Soldatos to lead club forward
Despite a disappointing season which could see Cranbourne relegated the club has backed in its leader re-appointing coach Angelo Soldatos for 2026. The first-time senior…
Entertainment
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Doveton Show hits 20-year milestone
For the 20th year, Doveton Show is set to roll out its affordable mix of rides, animals and entertainment this Sunday 21 September. Show spokesperson…
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Merger pains: Greater Dandenong or ‘Lesser Springvale’?
To mark Dandenong Star Journal’s 160 years of publication, PHILIP SALAMA-WEST is taking a then-and-now look at the people, places and events that have formed…
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Devon Meadows students shine bright for R U OK? Day
Devon Meadows Primary School came together this week to mark R U OK? Day, with staff, students, and community members uniting to promote the importance…
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Embracing digital world in education
Five schools came together in a Grand Prix Esports tournament hosted by Silverton Primary School. In an annual Esports tournament, going strong for five years,…
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Looking Back
100 years ago 17 September 1925 DANDENONG GAS CO. Solid Progress The Annual meeting of shareholders in the Dandenong Shire Gas and Coke Company was…
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What’s On
Springvale Urban Harvest Come along to swap excess homegrown produce and gardening extras and meet like-minded growers in the area. Supported by The Greater Dandenong…
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Councillors back Doveton kids pool
Casey councillors have endorsed a $5.5 million kids shallow pool and waterslide at Doveton Pool in the Park, siding with residents’ calls and overriding council…
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Narre Warren South man caught travelling at 225km/h
A Narre Warren South motorcyclist has had his bike impounded after being caught travelling at the alleged speed of 225km/h. The 22-year-old rider was caught…
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Tyre-shop owner jailed for crophouse
A struggling tyre-shop owner who tended a large “sophisticated” crop of cannabis in his Eumemmerring house and granny-flat has been jailed. Fadil Bedjeti, 41, pleaded…
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A performance celebrating children
Dandenong’s Fusion Theatre has come up with a performance for children benefitting those with disabilities and neurodiversity. The performance, ‘Let’s Go Exploring,’ is one of…
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Missing Teen Lola
Dandenong Police urges information on missing teen Lola. The 14-year-old was last seen on Lightwood Rd, Noble Park around 11.50pm on September 10. Lola is…
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Woman admits throwing baby outside in plastic bag
A woman who bagged and threw a newborn baby out a window has pleaded guilty to the shocking crime. Irine Jerotich, 26, briefly faced Melbourne…