Dandenong Star Journal
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Childrens memorial event marks 20 years
Families are set to gather for the 20th anniversary of a children’s remembrance service at Bunurong Memorial Park. The Southern Metropolitan Trust’s event began as…
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Cannabis crop found inside Cranbourne factory
Police at Dandenong Divisional Response Unit are investigating a cannabis crop which was located at a factory site in Cranbourne on 13 November. A significant…
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Historic first: Dandenong mayor Sophie Tan elected
In a historic first, Sophie Tan has been elected as Greater Dandenong’s mayor for 2025-26. Cr Tan, who was elected unopposed on 13 November, is…
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Community Connectors strike gold
A South East public-safety success-story, Community Connectors, has been awarded the national Gold award in the 2025 Australian Crime and Violence Prevention Awards (ACVPA). Awarded…
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Kingston mayor vows to fight Kingswood project
Georgina Oxley has been re-elected as Kingston’s mayor, vowing to take up the fight on contentious housing projects such as the former Kingswood Golf Course.…
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Surprise contest for deputy-mayor
Former mayor Lana Formoso has made a late pitch to become Greater Dandenong’s next deputy mayor. Tonight’s mayoral election had been expected to be a…
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Heavy rains, heavy thoughts at Noble Park Remembrance Day
Remembrance Day attendees sheltered from heavy, cold rains inside Noble Park RSL’s bistro for much of last Tuesday’s service. A minute’s silence was held indoors…
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Volunteer heroes cool in any crisis
Greater Dandenong SES has never received more call-outs for help – and recruits have been never more needed. Since 2019, requests have more than doubled…
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A step closer to 89 new homes in Dandenong
Construction has officially started on a new $49 million social housing development in Dandenong, delivering 89 new homes. Built in partnership between the Labor Government…
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SES warning on Dandenong Creek’s perils
A Dandenong SES controller has urged people to stay clear of Dandenong Creek after a woman and boy drowned in ‘swift’ stormwater on Monday 10…
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Braving the rain for Remembrance Day
As the rain teamed down heavily, Greater Dandenong community stood firmly at the Pillars of Freedom to remember those who died serving our country. Veterans…
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Council to launch VCAT Kingswood review
Kingston Council will launch legal action against a development plan for 941 dwellings on the former Kingswood Golf Course in Dingley Village. The council will…
