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Nina’s love for nature inspired the ultimate Mother’s Day gift
Ninety-year-old Nina Collins smiled as she opened an old, red leather hymn book to reveal pages peppered with pressed bird feathers. “Two of her favourite…
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Young parents program praised
A recent report into the Research and Evaluation of the Young Parents Education Program (YPEP) between 2019 and 2021 by the Faculty of Education at…
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Road bridge closed in May
The Frankston-Dandenong Road bridge in Dandenong South is expected to be closed for reinforcing works until 30 May. Major Road Projects Victoria said the road…
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’Opening up’ on mental health
After walking 1000 kilometres, an inspiring Cranbourne father stood still with a hall of family and friends to pay respects to his late son. It…
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‘Need to know more’ on $71m cemetery plan: council
Greater Dandenong Council said it was “keen to understand more” about a $71 million State Budget allocation for a new cemetery in Dandenong. Despite the…
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What’s On
Art series – draw your pets – Springvale Be guided to capture your pets personality on paper. Professional artist Samantha Thompson will show you how…
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Hallam author attracts international reading
A Hallam-based author has had two books published with UK-based publisher, Olympia and says many more are on the way. Gavin Catt is a sci-fi…
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Market chief resigns
Dandenong Market’s trailblazing general manager Jennifer Hibbs has announced her resignation. The market’s founding general manager since 2013 said the time was “right” to step…
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Voters sceptical of major parties
Disillusionment with major parties drove a sway towards minor parties and independents at an early voting centre in Dandenong North. Star Journal spoke to people…
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Drug drivers ‘nowhere to hide’
More than two dozen drug drivers have been detected in a roadside testing trial in Melbourne’s South East. Frontline Tactical Unit police have been conducting…
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The making of Jai Culley
It was the offseason that made Dandenong Stingrays midfielder Jai Culley. The 19-year-old, now seen as a likely prospect for the mid-season draft on Wednesday…
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Why field a ‘ghost candidate’?
Pauline Hanson’s One Nation Party ‘ghost candidates’ living far from their contested electorates reflects a struggle to find local representatives, a political expert says. Monash…
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