Dandenong Star Journal
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Accused body-in-fridge killer pushes for dropped charge
An accused killer has asked a magistrate to throw out his murder charge, claiming a young woman could have died from a drug overdose before…
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Native gardens spring kerbside
Greater Dandenong Environment Group has staged a tour of five formerly-grass nature strips which it has replanted into native gardens. On a typically sunny and…
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Pakenham and Bass a ‘must win’ in 2026 election
Local electorates look set to host some of Victoria’s fiercest battles at the next state election, as mortgage belts like the South East are becoming…
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Small win for Casey
Graffiti defacing the Clyde Road overpass in Berwick will be removed by 10 October, following advocacy from the Casey Residents & Ratepayers Association (CRRA), Opposition…
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‘Soft launch’ for long-awaited $15 billion rail tunnel
A much-hyped underground rail service will open with a soft-launch timetable before moving to turn-up-and-go trains. Melbourne’s $15 billion Metro Tunnel will open to the…
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Young woman’s body compacted after alleged murder
An expert can’t determine how a young woman died because her body was crushed in a garbage truck six weeks after she was allegedly murdered,…
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Best guinea pigs on show
More than 300 guinea pigs – otherwise known as cavies – were on show for an international event in Dandenong North on Sunday 5 October.…
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Car noise complaints fall on deaf ears
Springvale residents say years of complaints about noise emitted from a motorsport’s businesses at Springvale Business Park on Centre Road have fallen on deaf ears.…
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Lunar celebration in Doveton
Mid-Autumn Festival lit up one of Doveton’s halls with pageantry, dance, lanterns and Chinese foods. The lunar calendar tradition was celebrated by Casey Friendship Association…
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The Weathering storms into Fringe
In a historic move, Dandenong-based Fusion Theatre is set to launch a season of its landmark original play The Weathering as part of Melbourne Fringe…
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88yo man missing from Noble Park
Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate missing man Vassilios. The 88-year-old was last seen in Noble Park on Saturday 4 October about…
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A night of horror by Dandenong filmmaker
Supernatural thriller film, ‘Sunny’s Mansion’ is set to premiere at the Drum Theatre on Sunday 19 October making its Dandenong creator’s childhood dream come true.…
