Dandenong Star Journal

  • Fear, heartache in Cambodia-Thai conflict

    Fear, heartache in Cambodia-Thai conflict

    A motion of peace and acknowledgement of the unfolding conflict between Cambodia and Thailand is being drafted to be voted on at the next Greater…

  • Level-crossing showdown: Businesses warn of parking jam

    Level-crossing showdown: Businesses warn of parking jam

    Dandenong South businesses on Fowler Road and surrounding areas say they are being “trampled” by overflow parking as the Progress Street level-crossing closure takes full…

  • READER RESPONSE: ‘The respect deficit in our schools’

    READER RESPONSE: ‘The respect deficit in our schools’

    I read your recent article on declining respect in our schools with interest (Truth Be Told, ‘The respect deficit in our schools’), and while the…

  • Blessed help for rough sleepers

    Blessed help for rough sleepers

    Among the group of panellists during the Southeast Homelessness and Housing Alliance launch on Thursday, 31 July, Sharyn Ling touched on the impact of practical…

  • Entries close soon

    Entries close soon

    Time is running out to win the journey of a lifetime! Entries close at noon on Thursday, 14 August, so don’t miss your chance to…

  • Refuse to let despair have the final word

    Refuse to let despair have the final word

    In Judaism, hope is not simply a fleeting emotion or a gentle wish for better times. Rather, it is something far deeper: a discipline of…

  • Warrant for missing registered sex offender

    Warrant for missing registered sex offender

    Victoria Police have published an image of missing registered sex offender Adil Ghebrat wanted over an alleged assault on Tuesday 29 July. Police attended a…

  • VicRoads on the move from Dandenong

    VicRoads on the move from Dandenong

    VicRoads is planning to relocate its Dandenong South customer service centre to Pakenham as soon as next year. The Dandenong South outlet provides counter services,…

  • Satisfaction soars, crime fears prevail

    Satisfaction soars, crime fears prevail

    Greater Dandenong Council is tops in Melbourne for customer satisfaction, according to a recent survey. But crime, perceived safety and policing remain a key concern.…

  • Homelessness can ‘happen to anyone’

    Homelessness can ‘happen to anyone’

    Brian Power was among five others who spoke to the hundred-strong crowd at the launch of the Southeast Homelessness and Housing Alliance on Thursday, 31…

  • Alliance to tackle Sth East homelessness

    Alliance to tackle Sth East homelessness

    A step in the right direction to tackling hidden homelessness in the southeast has been made as the Southeast Homelessness and Housing Alliance officially launched…

  • Aussie-only steel for new Dandenong aquatic centre

    Aussie-only steel for new Dandenong aquatic centre

    Imported steel has been expressly barred from the $122 million Dandenong Wellbeing Centre project. This year, ADCO Constructions was controversially appointed by Greater Dandenong Council…