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Morning fire in Cranbourne

A house fire in Cranbourne on Monday 4 December morning has been under investigation. Emergency services were called to Sladen Street to reports of a...

EPA forum on ’putrid’ stench

Questions are set to be asked by the public over the mysterious putrid stench that wafts from the state’s most toxic industry zone in...

Help for ’the first step’ toward mental health

There’s a multitude of reasons why new migrants and refugees are reluctant to seek help for mental-health struggles. With this in mind, Dandenong-based Wellsprings for...

Clear theme underpinning Doves recruiting drive

Replacing experience with experience. That’s the formula for Southern Football Netball League Division 2 club Doveton, which has brought in two 200-gamers and an Eastern...

Eye on 2024: 10 future prospects to watch for

With the 2023 AFL Draft now in the rear-view mirror, Star News Group journalist Jonty Ralphsmith casts his eye over the best boys of...

Andi runs into the record books

The community of Lynbrook and the Marriott Waters Park Run Club believe they bore witness to a world record last week from one of...

Reigning champions set pace in T20 round robin clashes

DDCA sides put away their whites in favour of coloured clothing on Sunday in the return of the annual T20 competition. The 24 teams...

Morteza’s journey through time

Cardinia (5/331dec) opener Morteza Ali (154 not out) added another thrilling chapter to an incredible life-story on Saturday; leading the Bulls to an impregnable...

Charterhouse wins ‘home’ cup

Hometown dominance has continued in the $500,00 Listed Ladbrokes Cranbourne Cup (1600m) after Irish-import Charterhouse produced a barnstorming finish to clinch the mile classic...

New carols enchant the masses

Hundreds enjoyed a fresh new look to Greater Dandenong Carols on Friday 1 December. In its 76th year, the popular annual event moved from its...

Casey’s youth showcases arts

This year’s Casey Creations has once again showcased the diverse talent of Casey’s young people with an array of colourful and imaginative art pieces....

Deliver joy to locals

Connected Libraries has launched a program called Deliver Joy to support locals in need to get through Christmas. Residents are encouraged to donate non-perishable items,...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Dawn back at the helm

It was a pleasure to be at the Greater Dandenong Neighbourhood Watch AGM at the Paddy O’Donoghue Centre on Wednesday, 29 November Getting more than...

What’s On

Christmas market and Carols Harmony Square will be transformed into a wonderful Christmas Market with plenty of festive food and Christmas crafts. Then, join in...

Looking Back

100 years ago 6 December 1923 Damage by Picnic Party The visit of the Port Melbourne schools to Dandenong, last week, for their annual picnic, was an...

How to select a great dentist

There are different moments in which we see ourselves in need to look for a dentist. One of the most common moments is after...

Keep your kids busy and the planet happy

With the next round of school holidays quickly approaching, many parents and guardians may be scratching their heads trying to think of activities to...

Be in it to win it at Waverley Gardens

Waverley Gardens Shopping Centre in Mulgrave is celebrating the addition of three new stores and expresses immense gratitude to the loyal customers who have...

If you have concerns about a disability worker you can tell us

The Victorian Disability Worker Commission has launched a new campaign encouraging people to make contact if there are concerns about a disability worker’s behaviour...

Embrace the challenge

Victoria’s first fully academically selective coeducational Government High School, and one of only four academically selective high schools in the state. Nossal High School...

Learning and the wellbeing of students

We are proud that we had 100% pass rate for our VCE students in 2021. We increased our median score to 28, and...

Long words spark ’caucus’ furore

A Greater Dandenong deputy-mayoral candidate’s concession speech has sparked calls to investigate alleged Labor Party “caucusing” ahead of the vote. At a 27 November meeting,...

50% costs awarded to I Cook

The state’s health department has been ordered to pay 50 per cent of I Cook Foods' legal costs after a recent misfeasance trial in...

Monk faces new charge of child sexual abuse

A Keysborough-based senior monk is now facing accusations of child sexual abuse against six alleged victims, a court has heard. Naotunne Vijitha, 68, who is...

‘Dangers’ posted on Progress Street

Protesting businesses have installed 'warning signs' on the dangers of the level-crossing removal on Progress Street in Dandenong South. At the site, passing drivers blared...

Electoral divide

Residents are warning that Casey's southern towns will be under-represented compared to northern suburbs, as part of proposed council electoral reforms. Casey Council’s electoral...

Casey awarded internationally for digital access

The City of Casey has just been honoured with an award at the World Smart City Expo (WSCE) Awards for the creation and implementation...

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Morning fire in Cranbourne

A house fire in Cranbourne on Monday 4 December morning has been under investigation. Emergency services were called to Sladen Street to reports of a...