Dandenong Star Journal

  • Triple Nelson hits Berwick

    Triple Nelson hits Berwick

    The Nelson family has returned to Eastern Football Netball League Premier club Berwick. Former Carlton VFL-listed Luke, Frankston VFL-listed Matt and 23-year-old Tom will line…

  • Rosellas make it three in a row

    Rosellas make it three in a row

    Cheltenham simply knows how to win on the big stage. After falling short against Dingley three times this year, one of those losses by more…

  • World celebrations at Noble Park

    World celebrations at Noble Park

    Rich cultural diversity was celebrated at the annual Noble Park Family Fun Day, on Sunday, 21 September. This year’s theme, “Around the World,” was selected…

  • Fun abounds at Doveton Show

    Fun abounds at Doveton Show

    Despite the threat of looming rain, crowds flocked to the 20th annual Doveton Show on Sunday 21 September. The affordable mix of rides, animals and…

  • No weapons found in Dandenong op

    No weapons found in Dandenong op

    No knives have been found during Victoria Police’s weapons search operation in Dandenong on Thursday 18 September. Acting Senior Sergeant Rob Guy, of the police’s…

  • Policing’s mental toll remembered

    Policing’s mental toll remembered

    As Blue Ribbon Day (29 September) fast approaches, a former Joint Counter Terrorism officer has called for respect and awareness of the police force’s struggles,…

  • Rotarians lend a hand

    Rotarians lend a hand

    A Rotarian’s calendar is a busy one. In August, Greater Dandenong and Endeavour Hills Rotary Club reported a long list of good deeds – reinforcing…

  • Man behind Team Hatton

    Man behind Team Hatton

    Coach Peter Hatton previously owned a gym in Dandenong for 11 years before he started his new club Team Hatton for training local children. “I’m…

  • Boxing’s home of champions

    Boxing’s home of champions

    A humble club with a traditional hardcore coach in Dandenong South is not new to creating boxing champions. The Team Hatton club has done it…

  • Between duty and joy

    Between duty and joy

    Several years ago, NETFLIX released their series The Crown about the life of Queen Elizabeth II. For me, the single theme that shone through the…

  • Students bask in the Mitch Tambo effect

    Students bask in the Mitch Tambo effect

    Students at Wooranna Park Primary School were stoked to meet legendary Aboriginal Australian singer Mitch Tambo this month. The school’s indoor court was vibrating with…

  • $200K lottery win in Dandenong

    $200K lottery win in Dandenong

    A Dandenong woman has claimed a $200,000 Lucky Lotteries win on Thursday 18 September. She scored the first-prize ‘mega jackpot’ win on a free ticket…