News
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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…
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Dig deep for ASRC Winter Food Drive
Dandenong is being asked to dig deep with donations for Asylum Seeker Resource Centre’s annual winter food drive this Saturday (26 July). The cost-of-living crisis…
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Sport
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Redback royalty: Dawes’ journey
Nathan Dawes’ journey to become the games record holder at Hampton Park has been nothing short of incredible. Resilience, loyalty and commitment are three words…
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Best 16-year-olds on show in Queensland
Nine locals were in action for Vic Country on the Gold Coast last week at the Under-16 National Development Championships. Vic Country did not win…
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Beacy teen a star on the rise
Beaconsfield junior Harper McCullough starred for Vic Metro at the Under-16 National Development Carnival which wrapped up in Queensland last week. McCullough averaged 19 disposals,…
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Redbacks recover to defeat rival
A huge rivalry was resumed at Robert Booth Reserve as the two best sides in Southern Division 2 – Hampton Park and East Malvern –…
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Emma’s glorious Ryde to 100 games for Demons
Casey Demons are celebrating a major milestone with star-shooter Emma Ryde becoming the first athlete in the club’s history to play 100 Victorian Netball League…
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Titans produce titanic fourth quarter to outlast Ashwood
The response from Berwick Springs was loud and clear as the Titans got the job done comfortably over Ashwood in round 14 of Division 3…
Entertainment
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Wander into Lost
Internationally renowned artist Amanda Parer has brought her Lost exhibition to Bunjil Place this winter. A careful local eye will notice the Plaza has been…
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Snow, slides and street food: Springvale Snow Fest returns bigger than ever
Springvale is set to sparkle this winter as the much-loved Springvale Snow Fest returns on Sunday 27 July 2025, transforming the heart of the city…
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Looking Back
100 years ago 23 July 1925 DANDENONG STATION PROMISES NOT HONOURED Cr Tharle, Shire President, referred at a meeting of the Dandenong Improvement Association on…
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It’s all about what’s inside you
You want to make big changes in your life, like being healthier or more patient. You know these changes are good for you. But it…
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What’s On
Hallam Friends of Red Cross Hallam Friends of Red Cross will be closing down, with our last meeting at Prince Mark Hotel on Tuesday 22…
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Inflated fun for all
A giant 300-metre inflatable obstacle course dubbed the Monster is the highlight of an indoor fun festival at Caribbean Gardens, Scoresby. The inaugural South East…
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Walking to better health
You’ve heard of physical health and mental health, but have you ever come across the term ‘social health’? Social health is the wellbeing that we…
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DPav wins Melbourne’s Best Parma
Dandenong Pavilion (DPav) is delighted and extremely proud to have won the MMM Best Parma in Melbourne. Our team of highly motivated and experienced chefs…
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Behind the walls of Victoria’s prisons – what life is really like for the people who work there
Ever wondered what it’s like to work in prison? Most people have a very particular idea – high walls, long and dark corridors and heavy…
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Just Cuts salon now open at Parkmore Shopping Centre
Great value Style Cuts for everybody have arrived in Keysborough with the grand opening of a brand-new Just Cuts Salon inside Parkmore Shopping Centre. The…
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Celebrating all things Holland
The upcoming Holland Festival, organised by the Rotary Club of Casey, will take place entirely indoors at Caribbean Gardens in Scoresby, spanning 7000sqm under the…
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Sculpting a big impact in a small space
As backyards shrink, new ideas for gardens are on the rise. Smaller areas have necessitated a rethink in how to design outdoor spaces for maximum…
More News
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New dead-bird cluster found in Dandenong
Further dead birds have since been found in Dandenong, with still no conclusive cause of death for more than suspectedly-poisoned 150 corellas and other birds…
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Balance on AI in learning a need
Researchers from CQ University recently published that artificial intelligence is transforming Australian classrooms, rewiring young people’s brains, which could impact cognitive learning. Dr Ragnar Purje…
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Monash study eyes Casey Crime Page
The popular and ever-growing community group called Casey Crime Page is in the limelight, as researchers from Monash University have called out for members to…
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Pair locked up for armed home-invasion
Two home-invaders have been jailed after holding a resident at knifepoint while looting his family home and garage in Mulgrave. Jal Luak, 20, and Tietdong…
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Hazardous material found at factory fire
Heavy smoke has billowed from a hazardous factory-fire in Dandenong on Sunday 20 July. Fire fighters donned breathing apparatus to launch an internal attack on…
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Popular push for Doveton kids’ pool
A 2100-strong petition is pushing for a kids’ shallow pool and other children’s water facilities to be reinstated at Casey Council’s revamped Doveton Pool in…