Dandenong Star Journal
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Police appeal for info on ‘targeted’ Doveton shooting
Victoria Police continues to investigate a shooting which seriously injured a Pakenham man in Doveton last month. The 35-year-old was found by emergency services in…
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Border conflict opens old wounds
The recent clashes along the Thai–Cambodian border have reopened wounds that many of us hoped had long healed. As someone who lived in the refugee…
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Italian elderly club carves 35 years of cake, cards and coffee
The Italian Elderly Citizens Club Noble Park has recently cut cake to mark 35 years. Members get together for cards, bingo and a cupper at…
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Sth East youth leader wins Young Victorian of the Year
The Victorian Young Australian of the Year 2026 is based right in the South East, recognised for his impactful positive changes in the region. Abraham…
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Casey youth leader wins Young Victorian of the Year
The Victorian Young Australian of the Year 2026 is based right in City of Casey, recognised for his impactful positive changes in the South East…
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$1.5m Employment Hub talks begin
In the latest step twoards a $1.5 million Greater Dandenong Employment Hub, a meeting was held between MPs, employers and City of Greater Dandenong Council…
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Father condemns stolen plaque
A father has condemned the theft of his son’s memorial plaque after it was stolen from a Doveton Skate Park on Frawley Road. “It is…
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Council misses ‘net-zero’ target
Greater Dandenong Council’s net-zero emissions target could be blown out by a decade. Originally, the net-zero target was hoped to be achieved this year. A…
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Charity golf day scratched
An annual charity golf event has been cancelled after Greater Dandenong Council diverted its logistical support to “other priorities”. With the support of corporate sponsors,…
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62 offences in high-risk driving blitz
Victoria Police have booked dozens of drivers during a recent high-risk driving blitz in Greater Dandenong. Last week, members from Springvale Police, Greater Dandenong Highway…
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UPDATE: Insurer offers ‘resolution’ for vet bill
Jess Mead, a single mother from Casey, was given less than 10 days to pay off her two month old kitten’s $5000 vet bill after…
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GP volunteers needed for crucial homeless service
A mobile medical service Street Side Medics, is coming to help Dandenong’s homeless but is facing a lack of GP volunteers. The not-for-profit service collaborates…













