News
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‘Don’t be afraid to parent’ – the team putting young offenders back on track
Give the parent back to the parent. That’s the aim of a team of therapists who help families bring wayward teens back on the right…
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Building starts at Dandenong Wellbeing Centre
A shovel has taken the first plunge at the construction site for Dandenong Wellbeing Centre at Mills Reserve, Dandenong. Greater Dandenong mayor Jim Memeti, councillor…
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Residents warning danger around the corner after bollards’ removal
Residents say they are imperilled by the removal of bollards on a funded ‘black spot’ intersection at Browns Road in Noble Park. Four bollards on…
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Woman dies in Springvale house-fire tragedy
A woman has been found dead at a house fire in Springvale on Saturday 5 July. Police are investigating the cause of the fatal blaze…
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Concerns raised over possible renewed cuts at Fed Uni
Federation University staff have expressed concerns and has demanded answers over another proposed “reshape” that could affect 10 percent of courses with voluntary redundancies already…
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Rath Yatra Festival brings colour to Akoonah Park
BAPS Swaminarayan Hindu Mandir in Cranbourne South brought vibrant colours and community spirit to Akoonah Park during its Rath Yatra, Festival of Chariots celebration on…
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Regional news is the Canary in the Coal Mine
This week, I step up as President of Country Press Australia (CPA), ostensibly to represent the best interests of independent regional newspaper publishers. But the…
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Local industry seeks role in DWC pool
More than 100 tradies and suppliers found out about how they could be part of the $122 million Dandenong Wellbeing Centre project at a ‘Meet…
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Tragedy strikes twice: Second fatal house fire in Springvale in a week
A person has been found dead at a house fire in Springvale on Saturday 5 July. Police are investigating the cause of the fatal blaze…
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Sport
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Hunter meets Cats heroes
Hunter Hamilton and his family have been through a lot during the past year after the 8-year-old boy was diagnosed with a rare brain tumour.…
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Backyard to big leagues: Cranbourne boys share football dream
What are the odds that two rising football talents, both under 10, both training with elite squads, would live in the same neighbourhood, go to…
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Casey Community Round at AAMI Park
The third annual Casey Community Round will be held on Sunday, 29 June, at AAMI Park, as Melbourne Storm looks to take on the Cronulla…
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Camac eclipses game 400
Clare Camac has written her name in the Australian basketball history books by reaching an unbelievable career milestone of 400 games at SEABL/NBL1 and WNBL…
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Baba Yaga’s quest for world title
To many, the name “Baba Yaga” conjures the image of a decrepit old witch lurking in the depths of the forest, waiting to strike fear…
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Greats, Goats and Goodbye
DAVE: Good morning boys; what an unbelievable weekend of sport we’ve just witnessed, with a double century, an eight-wicket haul and Mother Nature playing a…
Entertainment
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Join Connected Libraries in July for a chance to win $200
Connected Libraries is calling all kids and teens to join in July for a chance to win a $200 voucher of their choice, plus receive…
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Pakenham and Berwick Shows up for top awards
The South East is well represented in this year’s Victorian Agricultural Show Awards with the Pakenham Show nominated in three categories. The Berwick Show is…
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Rainbow trout galore as 35,000 planned for local lakes
Roughly 35,000 rainbow trout are being released across lakes in Victoria, as families are given a fun and relaxing school holiday activity this coming mid-term…
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Writers awarded
The 2025 Fresh Words Young Writers Awards Ceremony was held at Bunjil Place on Thursday, 19 June, hosted by the Casey Youth Action Committee, where…
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World’s best Sandown launched with fanfare
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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Hope for the future
When we think of the word ‘hope’ what springs in to your mind? Do you hope that your child or grandchild passes their driving test?…
More News
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Cr Garad quits Greens
Greater Dandenong councillor Rhonda Garad has quit the Greens after seven years as a member. She says her move is no slight on the Greens,…
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Two teens charged after three-day crime spree
The two Dandenong teenagers arrested yesterday in Pakenham have been charged after their alleged involvement in a three-day crime spree. North West Metro Regional Crime…
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Eastlink operator fails to curb sky-sign
Eastlink’s operator Connect East and Greater Dandenong Council have failed in a bid to scuttle a proposed advertising sign near the tollway in Keysborough. Media…
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Metro Tunnel works to disrupt trains over the next week
Cranbourne and Pakenham lines will be disrupted over the next week, as construction and trial operations continue within the Metro Tunnel. Buses will replace metropolitan…
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Springvale syringe machine reduces harm: VADA
The peak body of Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) services in Victoria has countered the “false assumptions” opposing a 24/7 syringe vending machine in central…
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Victim’s begging led up to partner homicide
A State Coroner has called for a decriminalised approach to begging after an Endeavour Hills woman was fatally bashed by her abusive partner. Jessica Geddes,…