Dandenong Star Journal

  • Fashions and frolics at Cranbourne Cup

    Fashions and frolics at Cranbourne Cup

    Dressed-up fashionistas, rock fans and racegoers flocked to the $500,000 Cranbourne Cup on Saturday. Huge crowds basked in the trackside sunshine, on terraces and in…

  • Evergreen greenkeeper tees off for 90th celebration

    Evergreen greenkeeper tees off for 90th celebration

    A sprightly Les Abrehart has celebrated his 90th birthday with 100 family and friends on Sunday 16 November. “They seem to come out of the…

  • Mosque numbers expand despite parking squeeze

    Mosque numbers expand despite parking squeeze

    One of Greater Dandenong’s most prominent mosques, Taha Humanity Association of Victoria, has been granted an increase of patrons after a heated debate by Greater…

  • Outcry over Dandenong Hospital maternity cuts

    Outcry over Dandenong Hospital maternity cuts

    Greater Dandenong councillors have strongly opposed Monash Health’s proposed downgrades of critical maternity services at Dandenong Hospital. Councillor Rhonda Garad, who holds a PhD in…

  • Mould in rental plagues Casey family

    Mould in rental plagues Casey family

    A Casey mother, who prefers to not be named, says she and her three children have all experienced ongoing allergic reactions to prolonged mould exposure…

  • Cr calls for toxic waste group backflip

    Cr calls for toxic waste group backflip

    A Greater Dandenong councillor has called for councillors to rejoin a community reference group (CRG) for the controversial Lyndhurst toxic waste landfill. The potential backflip…

  • Gem discovers Dandenong West’s spark

    Gem discovers Dandenong West’s spark

    After a dazzling debut, the good news is that the Hidden Gem Festival and Market with further lustre next year. Across 22-23 November, the stellar…

  • Bloods tame Tigers with deep batting performance

    Bloods tame Tigers with deep batting performance

    Springvale South successfully completed a big run chase in round five of the DDCA Turf 1 competition defeating Beaconsfield by two wickets in a thrilling…

  • Keysborough sneaks home in thriller against Buckley Ridges

    Keysborough sneaks home in thriller against Buckley Ridges

    Keysborough pulled off a sterling one-wicket victory to headline Dandenong District Cricket Association Turf 3 action on Saturday. Chasing 244 for victory at Park Oval,…

  • AAPS urge for responsible pet adoptions

    AAPS urge for responsible pet adoptions

    As the holiday season comes at a speed, Keysborough’s animals shelter urge people to adopt cats and dogs responsibly. Mandy Warrick started to volunteer from…

  • Getting in the Christmas spirit

    Getting in the Christmas spirit

    Cornerstone Centre have kicked off Christmas vibes early with their Christmas Market Fete. The event held on Saturday 22 November was filled with kids’ activities,…

  • First grand finalists decided in Mountain Dart League

    First grand finalists decided in Mountain Dart League

    The first grand finalists have been decided in the Mountain Dart League after a thrilling opening to the post-season on Friday night. The most entertaining…