Dandenong Star Journal

  • Man charged after fatal Lysterfield crash

    Man charged after fatal Lysterfield crash

    Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives have charged a man following a fatal collision in Lysterfield. A Toyota Hilux utility and a Hyundai i30 crashed head-on…

  • Embracing digital world in education

    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,…

  • DDACL supported by Treaty

    DDACL supported by Treaty

    Under the historic Treaty Bill tabled at the Victorian Parliament, Aboriginal-led community-controlled organisations will continue to be supported and funded, says a local leader. The…

  • Carrying a flame in the darkness

    Carrying a flame in the darkness

    In this Jubilee Year, Pope Francis reminds us that we are called to be “Pilgrims of Hope.” This is not just a theme, but an…

  • ‘Underfunded’ bus boost call

    ‘Underfunded’ bus boost call

    A Dandenong-based group is calling for a major boost to bus services, which it says are underfunded compared to other Australian states. FixDandyBuses seized on…

  • Slug-gate case dismissed

    Slug-gate case dismissed

    I Cook Foods director Ian Cook has vowed to fight on, after his lawsuit against Greater Dandenong Council was summarily dismissed by a Victorian Supreme…

  • More sports keep kids out of court

    More sports keep kids out of court

    In the wake of two children tragically killed in Melbourne recently, basketball club Red Roo Sports in Dandenong is calling for more funding and support…

  • ‘Sleeping Nice’ haven for rough sleepers

    ‘Sleeping Nice’ haven for rough sleepers

    Community Abundance is seeking donors to launch an emergency accommodation initiative in the South East. The ‘Sleeping Nice’ project aims to address the confronting numbers…

  • Physio jailed for NDIS client sex

    Physio jailed for NDIS client sex

    A Dandenong physiotherapist who initiated sex with a vulnerable NDIS client has been jailed. Ryan Nugara, 35, pleaded guilty at the Victorian County Court to…

  • Dandenong woman charged over alleged underwear stash

    Dandenong woman charged over alleged underwear stash

    A Dandenong woman has been charged with trafficking after being allegedly caught hiding heroin and methamphetamine in her underwear. Public Order Response Team officers noticed…

  • Push to act on graffiti mess

    Push to act on graffiti mess

    The City of Casey has urged decisive action from the State Government to address the growing issue of graffiti vandalism in the municipality. Particularly observed…

  • Casey Dee-nied

    Casey Dee-nied

    A 20-minute period of poor footy buried Casey Demons at a packed Kinetic Stadium on Saturday night. The Demons conceded six straight goals either side…