Dandenong Star Journal
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Rates arrears drop as flexible approach pays off
Greater Dandenong Council says it’s bucking the trend with fewer ratepayers in arrears. This is despite ratepayers are doing it tough – with 134 applying…
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Pair charged after alleged hammer assault
A pair have been charged after a man was allegedly struck with a hammer in Cranbourne on Friday 6 February. Casey CIU detectives say the…
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Traders nervous ahead of Dandenong Market revamp
Traders at the Dandenong Market’s Bazaar are uncertain of their future as a Bazaar Revitalisation Plan rolls out with speed. Greater Dandenong Council is set…
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Minister’s warm welcome to Wellsprings
Wellsprings for Women welcomed the Federal Minister for Multicultural Affairs, Dr Anne Aly, who saw first hand the South East-based centre’s efforts to create community…
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Food for thought ahead of bigger Ramadan Night Market
Excitement grows ahead of the upcoming three-week Ramadan Night Market that promises to be bigger and better, but existing traders in Dandenong have raised a…
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Roadworks cause havoc for Casey commuters
Roadworks on a major Clyde North intersection has caused gridlock during peak hours for many Casey commuters, some saying that their usual 10 minute drive…
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The power of self-acceptance
Intrinsic in feelings of hope is the acceptance of the self and then the acceptance of the situation with the faith that there is some…
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Jail for armed carjacker targeting elderly driver
A would-be carjacker who held a screwdriver to his elderly victim’s neck and threatened to kill him in a home driveway in Keysborough has been…
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Letter-to-the-editor: Who will grow the trees?
This summer’s repeated 40-degree days have made one thing unavoidable: Melbourne’s suburbs are heating up, and trees are no longer decorative extras. Councils across the…
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Bail plan flagged for accused teacher
A former teacher accused of stabbing a principal at Keysborough Secondary College may require involuntary mental health treatment, a defence lawyer has told court. Kim…
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‘I love what I’m doing’: Meals on Wheels volunteer awarded
The City of Greater Dandenong Australia Day Volunteer of the Year is awarded to an individual who has dedicated more than 30 years in giving…
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Cricket, Cranny and Carlos
BLAIR: Well fellas, we’re back for Let’s Talk Sport and there’s no shortage of things to chat about. Cricket season is getting to the pointy…












