Dandenong Star Journal
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Pair charged over alleged armed carjacking
A Dandenong man was among a pair charged with alleged carjacking in Kew on Tuesday afternoon (24 February). The victim was sitting in his parked…
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Housing focus for Canberra conference
Greater Dandenong Council will call for social and affordable housing reforms at an upcoming national conference in Canberra. Mayor Sophie Tan and chief executive Jacqui…
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City of Casey unveils 2026 Community Award finalists
Casey Council has released their list of finalists for the 2026 Community Awards — out of the 135 nominations, 37 individuals and organisers have made…
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Aunty Pauline, democracy and the fine line between truth and fear
We’ve been asked to broach the subject of Pauline Hanson. Now that’s a tough one. Because damned if we do. Damned if we don’t. How…
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Council tight-lipped on alleged misconduct
Greater Dandenong Council is tight-lipped over a recent “confidential item” relating to alleged misconduct by a councillor. The council administration and its councillors have declined…
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Wolf of Wok Street cooks up a New Year storm
Celebrity Chef, Vincent Lim (Dimsimlim) led Lunar New Year festivities at Dandenong Market on Sunday 22 February. The Year of the Fire Horse was drummed…
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Market for ‘social cohesion’
People from across Victoria made their way to Dandenong in celebration of the Ramadan Night Market’s opening on Thursday 19 February. Although the holy month…
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Waste-to-energy submissions open
Public submissions have opened for the upcoming Victorian Parliamentary inquiry into the state’s push for waste-to-energy plants. South-Eastern Metropolitan MP Rachel Payne, who pushed for…
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Crs show high-rise skepticism
Don’t expect a swell in high-rise apartments any time soon in Dandenong, Noble Park and Springvale despite recent planning reforms, says Springvale North Ward councillor…
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Shine light in the darkness
May light shine through the darkness for each of us this year. As I reflect on the many meanings of light, I find that there…
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Pride of Holden roars on
Brett Crawley is a proud member of Holden’s loyal legion displaying their prize classic cars in Dandenong next month. The Narre Warren North collector, who…
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Truck company fined for pellets spillage
A major transport company, Toll Transport Pty Ltd, has been fined $4070 after its poorly loaded truck poured a blizzard of plastic pellets onto Keysborough…
