Spoonful of sugar – just what the doctor ordered
A Dandenong cake shop has posted a stunning tribute to health-care workers serving during the coronavirus pandemic.
MCN Little Foods created a ‘doctor cake’ on...
Laughing at adversity
2020 was set to be a big year for Springvale-born actor and comedian Diana Nguyen.
She’d invested heavily in two shows at the Melbourne International...
Shopping ‘fever’ in Springvale
There's a different kind of shopping 'fever' in Springvale as part of the new Covid-19 normal.
Photographer STEWART CHAMBERS observed customers having their temperature tested...
Safety in low numbers
Star Journal photographer STEWART CHAMBERS recorded the eerie emptiness around Dandenong's central business district due to Covid-19 safety directions.
While parks and many retailers are closed,...
Reward for hero mums
Want to give your community-minded mum an extra treat this Mother’s Day?
If your mum is an essential worker, volunteer or helps others in the...
Meals for the forgotten
There is such a thing as a free lunch.
A Dandenong eatery The Mango Tree is giving away 300 lunch packs every Wednesday for stranded...
Knitted in isolation
Nests of woolly chooks have brought smiles to the faces of Dandenong Hospital nurses.
A Dandenong craft group Crafty Connections knitted the clucky Easter hampers...
‘Call-and-collect’ comes to Market
A call-and-collect service will be introduced at Dandenong Market in response to coronavirus concerns.
A trial of the service starts on Friday 1 May, enabling...
Signs of life at lunchtime
There are signs of a lunch-led recovery in Noble Park’s retail district.
While many shop doors are closed due to Covid-19 restrictions, Peddler Tuckshop is...
Facing up to the times
In keeping with the coronaviral times, a Dandenong fashion retailer has unveiled a range of flamboyant face masks.
Taxi Designs has launched its re-useable fashion...
Open behind closed doors
Local yoga, storytime, art, singing and dancing groups are seeking to keep connected online during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Noble Park Community Centre’s doors are closed...
Tower of strength
Noble Park’s enduring community spirit is being depicted in a public mural.
The streetscape artwork Roots depicts a mighty River Red Gum’s root system sprawling...
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Accused hoarder fights clean-up order
A Dandenong North resident accused of hoarding says he's desperately trying to save his “valuables” after the council initiated court action.
The matter was heard...
