News
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New Tech School coming to Dandenong by 2026
The Victorian Government has unveiled plans for a new Tech School in Dandenong, set to open in the second half of 2026. Dandenong MP Gabrielle…
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Indigenous VET program launched
A first-of-its-kind VET program launched this week at Alex Wilkie Nature Reserve, Springvale South is giving Indigenous secondary school students a culturally grounded pathway into…
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On the verge of a greener future
Five formerly grass-covered nature strips in Dandenong West have been transformed into native gardens as part of a new biodiversity initiative. The Verges for Nature…
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Man arrested in Noble Park over alleged shooting
Special Operations Group police have arrested a man in Noble Park over an alleged shooting earlier this month. The 41-year-old Carrum Downs man was arrested…
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Star expands with acquisition of iconic Lanyon newspapers
SA Today has continued its growth across regional Australia with the acquisition of five historic mastheads from the Lanyon family Mildura, marking a significant milestone…
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Corellas safely return to the wild
Seven little corellas from Springvale are returned back in the wild after a week under the care of veterinary teams at Healesville Sanctuary’s Australian Wildlife…
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Early-years provider named for Keysborough hub
The early-years provider for the soon-to-open Keysborough Community Hub has been named. Springvale Service for Children will oversee early childhood programs including kindergarten and long…
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Dandenong Library set for $471K upgrade
Greater Dandenong Library is set for a major upgrade after securing a $318,550 State Government grant. The $471,858 project, also partly funded by Greater Dandenong…
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50 years ago: Havoc at Dandenong Hub
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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Retiree pleads for return of stolen e-bike
A retired Doveton man is pleading for the return of his e-bike as it’s his only source of transport. Krystof Karon used to ride his…
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Petition to protect native birds after mass-deaths in Greater Dandenong
A national online petition has called to better protect native birds after more than 150 dead birds in Springvale shocked the wider community. Swati Kochhar,…
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Lucky winner with a baby on the way
A Noble Park man is celebrating a remarkable turnaround, with a baby on the way and a life-enhancing $900,000 TattsLotto win bringing new hope after…