Dandenong Star Journal
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Judith Sise OAM: Environment crusader, teacher honoured
When Judith Lynette Sise received the letter notifying her of the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM), she was stunned. “It was a bit…
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Shabnam Safa OAM: A voice to improve refugee plight
An advocate who has helped shaped the lives of many through her relentless service in refugee support organisations is being recognised on the King’s Birthday…
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Peril predicted by Progress Street businesses
Since State Government plans were announced to close a level crossing at Progress Street in Dandenong South, businesses have been pleading for what they say…
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Protest signs return in fight against Progress
After their protest banners were recently removed, businesses have double-downed with massive digital billboards in their campaign against the State Government’s level-crossing closure ‘solution’ on…
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198 km/h P-plater intercepted
A P1 probationary driver was allegedly clocked at nearly 200km/h in Dingley Village on Friday 6 June. The 19-year-old Frankston South man had his Ford…
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Green Wedge waste station ceased
A waste transfer station with slurry ponds near a Bangholme retirement village in the Green Wedge is set to be removed. The operatior GND Civil…
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180 trees to replace River Red giant
An extra 180 street trees will be planted in coming months to offset the controversial felling of a giant River Red Gum in Noble Park…
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CCTV footage: Group flees flats’ fireball
CCTV footage has revealed a group with torches outside a unit as it burst into flames and exploded at 16 Stud Road, Dandenong early on…
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House fire on Heatherton Road
Heavy smoke has bellowed from a house fire on Heatherton Road in Dandenong North. Fire Rescue Victoria firefighters battled the blaze at the single-storey weatherboard…
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Violent trouble-spot destroyed in fierce fire
Fire has destroyed a unit that’s been home to notoriously violent and terrifying behaviour on 16 Stud Road, Dandenong early on Friday 6 June. About…
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Expert opinion support on new principal powers, but emphasis on alternative measures remain
Expert opinion is in support of the announcement following the State Government declaring that school principals now have the power to expel or suspend students…
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$1m windfall for Endeavour Hills lotto winner
An Endeavour Hills woman has won a life-changing $1 million in a lottery draw on Wednesday 4 June. She reportedly shed tears of joy when…