News
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Casey’s surplus dips, but debt-free future ahead
Berwick Star NewsThe City of Casey has posted a $139.7 million surplus for 2024/25, down almost 18 per cent on last year, with councillors saying the municipality…
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Pair charged with alleged $114m cocaine commute
Cranbourne Star NewsTwo South East men were charged with cocaine trafficking after being allegedly intercepted in a car being driven back from the border with New South…
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Casey’s quarterly report endorsed
Cranbourne Star NewsA quarterly report that highlighted 35 completed actions in the City of Casey was unanimously passed during the September council meeting, with councillors reflecting on…
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Cranbourne Hospital to open in October amid parking concerns
Cranbourne Star NewsThe long-awaited Cranbourne Community Hospital will officially open in October, but concerns about parking pressures have remained. At the September Casey Council Meeting, officers reported…
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Striving for dementia-friendly Casey
Dandenong Star JournalA Together for Dementia event at Cranbourne West Community Hub was a small-step towards building a more dementia-friendly Casey, say organisers. The aim of the…
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Councillors back Doveton kids pool
Cranbourne Star NewsCasey councillors have endorsed a $5.5 million kids shallow pool and waterslide at Doveton Pool in the Park, siding with residents’ calls and overriding council…
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Pakenham podcast launches
Pakenham Officer Star NewsTipped to provide a new outlet for all things local for residents, the Something Big Pakenham Podcast has launched this week, catapulting local issues to…
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Reserve transformation ahead
Pakenham Officer Star NewsCardinia Shire Council unanimously approved the final Upper Beaconsfield Reserve Master Plan at its September 15 meeting, setting the stage for a 10-year program of…
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Powering down business energy bills
Berwick Star NewsThe City of Casey is offering a range of free sustainability initiatives to help local businesses cut their energy costs and reduce emissions. In a…
Sport
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Flag party for brave Burras
Berwick Star NewsWarburton Millgrove snatched the Outer East Division 1 flag from the jaws of defeat in Saturday’s grand final against Seville. Trailing for most of the…
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Daring Dalton immortalises season with league medal
Cranbourne Star NewsWhat a four days it was for superstar Hallam midfielder Zach Dalton last week. On Saturday he booted two goals on grand final day en…
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Toner takes home the Ellis Medal
Pakenham Officer Star NewsToner has achieved plenty of success with Narre Warren in recent times but he added a feather in the cap last week when he won…
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Heartbreaking defeat for Cannons in decider
Berwick Star NewsCasey Hockey Club fell short at the final hurdle of the season, going down to Werribee in the Men’s Vic League (MVL2) grand final 8-7.…
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Lions premiers in thriller
Pakenham Officer Star NewsPakenham Lions Netball Club has finally climbed back to the mountain top after the club pinned up a senior flag on the wall at Toomuc…
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Pakenham take out premiership
Pakenham Officer Star NewsPakenham last weekend took out the reserves State League 5 competition. A last round 5-4 win over Aspendale confirmed Pakenham would take out the league,…
Entertainment
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Doveton Show hits 20-year milestone
Cranbourne Star NewsFor the 20th year, Doveton Show is set to roll out its affordable mix of rides, animals and entertainment this Sunday 21 September. Show spokesperson…
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Merger pains: Greater Dandenong or ‘Lesser Springvale’?
Dandenong Star JournalTo 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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Embracing digital world in education
Dandenong Star JournalFive schools came together in a Grand Prix Esports tournament hosted by Silverton Primary School. In an annual Esports tournament, going strong for five years,…
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Call for our memories of grand Town Hall
Dandenong Star JournalThe grand Dandenong Town Hall has stood 135 years as the town’s elegant epicentre for civic life, deb balls and the arts. To capture the…
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Praise from the top for breakfast club
Dandenong Star JournalFood is just the beginning of the story at Wallarano Primary School’s breakfast club, says its coordinator. On Tuesday and Thursday mornings, William Fragiadakis is…
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Decade in the making: Keysy hub opens with fanfare
Dandenong Star JournalBasking in spring sunshine, Keysborough Community Hub was officially opened in front of a 1500-strong crowd on Saturday 6 September. The long-awaited $29.5 million multi-purpose…
More News
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Levy not massive but timing severe, expert says
Berwick Star NewsAs the new emergency services levy settles in, an expert says the severity of its impact stems from the already-existing cost-of-living constraints and declining confidence…
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Once lost, but now found
Pakenham Officer Star NewsWhen Pastor Lee Wong stands before his congregation at Fire Church in Beaconsfield, he speaks with the conviction of someone who has lived both darkness…
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Tyre-shop owner jailed for crophouse
Dandenong Star JournalA struggling tyre-shop owner who tended a large “sophisticated” crop of cannabis in his Eumemmerring house and granny-flat has been jailed. Fadil Bedjeti, 41, pleaded…
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A performance celebrating children
Dandenong Star JournalDandenong’s Fusion Theatre has come up with a performance for children benefitting those with disabilities and neurodiversity. The performance, ‘Let’s Go Exploring,’ is one of…
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Missing Teen Lola
Dandenong Star JournalDandenong Police urges information on missing teen Lola. The 14-year-old was last seen on Lightwood Rd, Noble Park around 11.50pm on September 10. Lola is…
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Race through the hills huffs and puffs
Pakenham Officer Star NewsThere was a lot of huffs and puffs on feet and rail this weekend with the return of the Puffing Billy Running Festival. Thousands of…