Dandenong Star Journal
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Rotary governor with many missions
A new south-east district Rotary Governor has been chosen for the 2025-26 term from the Noble Park-Dingley Club. Peter Behm was chosen as the new…
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Drug blitz in CBDs
Police have made 210 arrests in a three-month drug-detection operation in Dandenong, Noble Park and Springvale CBDs. Among the arrests are alleged drug dealers trafficking…
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Hope begins with a welcome
Hope travels light. It carries a small suitcase, a few cherished photos, and a quiet prayer: “May this be the place where I am safe…
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HOME is where the art is
Dandenong is sprawling with art for 14 weeks as part of the HOME 25: Invisible Cities exhibition. Sixteen artists are showcasing the stories of refugee,…
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Stolen number plates surging
Police are calling for vehicle owners to fit anti-theft screws to dampen a record number of number plate thefts across the state. Casey is No.1…
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Saving a ‘beautiful tree’
To mark 160 years of Dandenong Star Journal, PHILIP SALAMA-WEST is taking a then-and-now look at the people, places and events that have formed Dandenong’s…
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Man contests charges of threatening, ‘menacing’ PM
An Officer man has indicated he’ll contest charges of threatening “serious harm” and making a “menacing” social-media post towards Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. Dale Byrne,…
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Man dies in hospital after Springvale Sth crash
A driver has died in hospital following a two-car crash in Springvale South on Sunday 6 July. Police say a Toyota collided with a Ford…
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Wrestling coming to Hampton Park
Malice Wrestling Federation (MWF) is set to launch on Friday night at Arthur Wren Hall, Hampton Park. The show will be headlined by a clash…
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VCAT gives go-ahead for training crane
VCAT has approved a large tower crane for training purposes in an industrial area in Dandenong South, despite a council’s safety concerns. “The visual appearance…
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Dumping scourge costs council $1.1m
City of Greater Dandenong’s new customer request dashboard has revealed an astonishing pile of hundreds of illegal rubbish dumping reports – which is costing the…
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Sth East students shine at VCE awards
More than 20 students from South East schools have been named among Victoria’s top VCE performers in 2024. The students were presented with trophies by…
