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ALP pledges $10m to plan Western Port Hwy upgrade

In a further election pitch, Labor has announced $10 million for planning work to upgrade Western Port Highway. The early works are said to...

Nuclear divide amid cost-of-living concerns

As a recent Star News reader survey reveals strong support for the Coalition’s nuclear energy policy, experts say it highlights the “significant impact” that...

$190m road splash

Labor has pledged $100 million to remove a roundabout along the boundary of Holt and La Trobe, marking about $190 million of road funding...

Epic night of action in Mountain Dart League

Another brilliant night of action has taken place in round seven of the Mountain Dart League with four 180s being thrown along with five...

Challenging body and mind

Mumeishi Kendo Club is taking a contemporary approach to the oldest of the modern martial arts with a new beginner’s course set to bring...

New opportunity for Stingrays coach

Dandenong Stingrays girls coach Josh Moore has resigned as head coach of the female program. Moore has served as the Stingrays’ girls regional development coach...

Panthers win Martello Shield

Pearcedale Rec Reserve was the place to be on Saturday as two strong clubs came together and played for the inaugural John Martello Shield...

Rangers hunt down local rivals in season opening statement

As the NBL1 South season opened on the weekend, Dandenong Rangers Women wasted no time sending a message to the league, smashing local rivals...

Thunder shot down by Cannons

Dandenong Thunder’s four game winning streak was snapped on Saturday as their visit to Oakleigh Cannons ended in a 3-1 defeat. Thunder were on the...

A floral escape

The Floribunda Gala and opening was in full swing at Bunjil Place on Friday, 28 March, as people donned their flower best, eager to...

Council bins capped-off at street fest

Despite more than 50 food stalls on offer at a hugely popular Ramadan Night Market, council public bins were conspicously out of service in...

New JPs talking the talk

A new crop of Tamil-speaking Justices of the Peace is on call in the South East. Amirthalingam Dhileepan, of Officer, was part of the latest...

Life lessons at Dandenong learning centre

Dandenong Community and Learning Centre has opened its doors to refugees and vulnerable residents. At an open day on 17 March, visitors were given a...

73-Year-Old publishes her first children’s book.

Seventy-threyear-old Toni Nelson, has proved it’s never too late to chase a dream. The Australian author has just released Boo’s Blue Poo and Goo,...

What’s On

Ukrainian Art Exhibition Discover stunning works by Ukrainian artists, 3pm-7pm on 7-13 April as part of the Ukrainian Folklore Festival. - exhibition opening Monday 7 April,...

Walking to better health

You’ve heard of physical health and mental health, but have you ever come across the term ‘social health’? Social health is the wellbeing that...

DPav wins Melbourne’s Best Parma

Dandenong Pavilion (DPav) is delighted and extremely proud to have won the MMM Best Parma in Melbourne. Our team of highly motivated and experienced...

Behind the walls of Victoria’s prisons – what life is really like for the people who work there

Ever wondered what it’s like to work in prison? Most people have a very particular idea – high walls, long and dark corridors and...

Just Cuts salon now open at Parkmore Shopping Centre

Great value Style Cuts for everybody have arrived in Keysborough with the grand opening of a brand-new Just Cuts Salon inside Parkmore Shopping Centre....

Celebrating all things Holland

The upcoming Holland Festival, organised by the Rotary Club of Casey, will take place entirely indoors at Caribbean Gardens in Scoresby, spanning 7000sqm under...

Sculpting a big impact in a small space

As backyards shrink, new ideas for gardens are on the rise. Smaller areas have necessitated a rethink in how to design outdoor spaces for...

Dutton to divert SRL funds to airport rail

The Liberal-Nationals Coalition has pledged to cancel $2.2 billion of federal funding for the controversial Suburban Rail Loop (SRL). Opposition leader Peter Dutton labelled...

Survey drops nuclear bombshell

In a pre-election bombshell, voters in the South East have overwhelmingly backed nuclear energy, according to a Star News readers survey. A huge majority of...

25 arrests in car reprogramming device blitz

Police have arrested 25 people in the South East this year allegedly linked to using reprogramming devices to steal cars. Greater Dandenong, Casey and Cardinia...

Trial date set for accused driver

Kamal Ghali, who stands accused of being the driver of a vehicle that allegedly struck and killed a young girl in Endeavour Hills last...

Call for better-targeted FV services

An International Womens Day seminar in Dandenong highlighted the need for family-violence programs tailored for migrant and refugee women. The seminar hosted by Wellsprings for...

Budget reaction mixed in Sth East

Cost-of-living relief was welcome but key infrastructure funding was missing in last week’s Federal Budget, says a regional advocacy group. Greater South East Melbourne (GSEM)...

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ALP pledges $10m to plan Western Port Hwy upgrade

In a further election pitch, Labor has announced $10 million for planning work to upgrade Western Port Highway. The early works are said to...

$190m road splash