YEAR IN REVIEW 2024: Blackspot funding arrives at last
Wheels were put belatedly in motion for a pedestrian crossing at a notorious blackspot on Stud Road, Dandenong North last year.
In May, the State...
Committee backs Sandown suburb
After weeks of public hearings, a plan to rezone Sandown Racecourse into a suburb remains up in the air.
This is despite an inquiry report...
New anti-racism logo for southeast
Southeast Anti-racism Support Network will soon have a new logo after months of anti-racism logo competition in the community.
The logo was designed by Barton...
Leading from the front
The community's heroes and passions were splashed on the Star Journal's front pages in 2024.
A year packed with council elections, a by-election, a...
Four classic salads to see you through summer
Summer is the perfect time to indulge in refreshing and vibrant salads that highlight the season's bountiful produce. Here are four of the most...
Libs ‘Battin’ down the hatches as leader outlines vision
It’s third time lucky for newly elected Liberal leader Brad Battin as he sets out his priorities and attempts to unite a divided party...
Battin the new Victorian Liberal leader
Berwick MP Brad Battin has emerged victorious in the tussle for the Victorian Liberal leadership.
Mr Battin was today (Friday 27 December) elected the Opposition...
Main Street’s Pakenham Florist to close
Main Street’s beloved Pakenham Florist is set to close after decades of ensuring the spread of love and affection between locals.
Recently, owner Allie Grant...
Kingswood Basin’s eroded banks investigated
A safety assessment is being conducted on Kingswood Retarding Basin due to its “structural instability”.
Melbourne Water started geotechnical testing on the deteriorating embankment in...
Frustrated Mothers Lead The Way
Despite the global push for inclusivity, accessible spaces for children with special needs remain limited and often impossible to find.
Pakenham’s Danielle Lines and...
Storm is heading to Casey
Being a sport-dominant state has seen a lot of active people in Victoria, much so for the City of Casey being the largest LGA,...
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Plan now for Sth East airport: GSEM
Ahead of the federal election, governments have been urged to start planning for the long-mooted future South East Airport.
Regional advocacy group Greater South...
