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Council by-election nominations open
Nominations will soon open for candidates in the upcoming Greater Dandenong by-election. Yarraman Ward candidates can nominate from 1 February, with nominations closing at noon…
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Skating for a cause
A skating enthusiast, Adam Morrow is set to skate for 16 hours passing through Greater Dandenong from Dockland to Phillip Island. The more than 160km…
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Five youths arrested after stolen-car crash
Five youths in an alleged stolen vehicle have been arrested after colliding with a truck in Dandenong South. Police say they observed the car being…
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Crime soars 17.5%
Fueled by shoplifting, robberies and burglaries, Greater Dandenong’s crime rate has soared into the top 5 in the state, according to the latest official crime…
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Church barred from industrial estate
Pedestrian safety concerns have led the state’s planning tribunal to knock back a proposed church in a Keysborough industrial zone. Life Changing Ministry Worship Centre…
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Walker bashed in attempted dognap
Police have released CCTV of alleged robbers who bashed a man and attempted to steal his dog in Dandenong last year. The two men attacked…
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Food and fibre exports boom
A new report shows Victoria is leading the nation for international food and fibre sales. Minister for Economic Growth Tim Pallas visited Remedy Drinks in…
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Fred’s voyage to 100
As previously covered by Star Journal, Frederick Menzies officially celebrated his centenary on Wednesday 17 January with friends and family by his side. His daughter…
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Ali’s a champion
Born in Afghanistan, Ali Akber Rezaie has already worked his way up to earn a National Championships medal after just three years in Australia. The…
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Employees feel the blow
Major cosmetic and personal care group Hiro Brands Group collapsed. The manufacturers, located in Dandenong went into voluntary administration on Tuesday 2 January. Ebony Everitt…
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Community support strong for Stubbs family
The truckie community has raised more than $50,000 for the bereaved family of Johnny Stubbs. As reported previously by Star Journal, Johnny Stubbs, who worked…
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Transport exec jailed for crash that killed four police
A former transport executive has been jailed for up to three years for his reckless workplace behaviour in the lead-up to a crash that killed…