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Regional news is the Canary in the Coal Mine
This week, I step up as President of Country Press Australia (CPA), ostensibly to represent the best interests of independent regional newspaper publishers. But the…
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Rainbow trout galore as 35,000 planned for local lakes
Roughly 35,000 rainbow trout are being released across lakes in Victoria, as families are given a fun and relaxing school holiday activity this coming mid-term…
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Writers awarded
The 2025 Fresh Words Young Writers Awards Ceremony was held at Bunjil Place on Thursday, 19 June, hosted by the Casey Youth Action Committee, where…
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Local industry seeks role in DWC pool
More than 100 tradies and suppliers found out about how they could be part of the $122 million Dandenong Wellbeing Centre project at a ‘Meet…
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World’s best Sandown launched with fanfare
To mark Dandenong Star Journal’s 160 years of publication, PHILIP SALAMA-WEST is taking a then-and-now look at the people, places and events that have formed…
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Hope for the future
When we think of the word ‘hope’ what springs in to your mind? Do you hope that your child or grandchild passes their driving test?…
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Tragedy strikes twice: Second fatal house fire in Springvale in a week
A person has been found dead at a house fire in Springvale on Saturday 5 July. Police are investigating the cause of the fatal blaze…
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Looking Back
100 years ago 2 July 1925 A NEW RAILWAY STATION Mulgrave Shire Council President Cr. Jordan stated that officers of the railways were prepared to…
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What’s On
South East Winter Festival Indoor festival of rides, activities, food trucks, performers, DJ nights, glow light sessions and the ‘Monster’ 300-metre-plus inflatable playground. Fun for…
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Cr Garad quits Greens
Greater Dandenong councillor Rhonda Garad has quit the Greens after seven years as a member. She says her move is no slight on the Greens,…
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Two teens charged after three-day crime spree
The two Dandenong teenagers arrested yesterday in Pakenham have been charged after their alleged involvement in a three-day crime spree. North West Metro Regional Crime…
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Dandenong pair added to Vic Country lineup
A pair of Dandenong Stingrays are set to make their first appearances at the Under-18s Boys National Championships on Saturday at Ikon Park. Halfback Jasper…