News
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Clyde Road Upgrade donates to Moonlit Sanctuary
Cranbourne Star NewsMajor Road Projects Victoria trucked in some much-needed mulch for Moonlit Sanctuary’s Tasmanian devils this week. Project staff from Major Road Projects Victoria and Seymour…
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House fire devastates family
Pakenham Officer Star NewsThe fire of a hundred-year-old house in Pakenham has left one family devastated and the community is banding together to help them recover. The Henty…
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Beacy’s dangerous day
Pakenham Officer Star NewsBeaconsfield residents have witnessed two troubling incidents on 6 June that have raised concerns about public safety in the area. In the early afternoon, police…
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Kay Morland is stepping up
Pakenham Officer Star NewsAll members of Inner Wheel Australia are immensely proud of Kay Morland as she takes another significant step toward becoming President of International Inner Wheel.…
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Cardinia won’t join levy boycott
Pakenham Officer Star NewsWhile the City of Yarra is calling for a council-led revolt, Cardinia Shire Council has ruled out joining any boycott or legal challenge against the…
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Hampton Park residents fed up with after-hour noise from ResourceCo site
Cranbourne Star NewsAfter years of living next to one of Melbourne’s largest landfills, Hampton Park and the surrounding locals say the headache has grown with noise and…
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BK 2 Basics application refused, council to decide
Berwick Star NewsBack 2 Basics’ application to operate as a charity in their current home in Narre Warren was rejected by the City of Casey’s officers, after…
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ESVF unfair, but Casey’s hands tied on legality
Berwick Star NewsThe City of Casey’s Mayor, Stefan Koomen, released a statement acknowledging that the new Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund is unfair, despite legal requirements. “We…
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Domestic killers avoiding scrutiny
Endeavour Hills Hallam Doveton Star JournalA State coroner has highlighted the oft-underestimated “fatality risks” posed by coercive, controlling men after the violent murder of an Endeavour Hills woman by her…
Sport
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Dashing Davies wins medal
Berwick Star NewsGARFIELD GOLF Saturday was Monthly Medal Day at Garfield Golf Club which started out with gusting winds and very cold temperatures but the day remained…
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Brilliant back nine lifts Axford to impressive countback win
Berwick Star NewsDROUIN GOLF With the predicted rain staying away the wind was the only trouble for the 95 players contesting June’s Monthly Medal at Drouin Golf…
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Fine line in flying the flag
Cranbourne Star NewsWarragul Industrials playing-coach Bobby McCallum concedes his team needs to get better at controlling its emotions in high-pressure situations after the Dusties almost gift-wrapped victory…
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Nine locals in U16s Vic Country boys squad
Cranbourne Star NewsFour Gippsland Power players and five Dandenong Stingrays have been named in Vic Country’s squad for the U16s National Development Championships. The carnival kicked off…
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Crows withstand challenge
Berwick Star NewsThe results concluding round nine of the Ellinbank football league have become telling. One of the league’s local sides in Longwarry has stormed into top…
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Grinding Giants steam home
Berwick Star NewsKorumburra-Bena and Nar Nar Goon have provided an early taste of what September action might look like after the Giants produced a magnificent last quarter…
Entertainment
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Full house of fun: Drag Bingo Night delights Lynbrook
Endeavour Hills Hallam Doveton Star JournalA Drag Bingo night was held at Lynbrook Community Centre over the past weekend, as Casey Council celebrates Pride Month. According to City of Casey…
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Torah and Lactaid: A match made at Sinai
Endeavour Hills Hallam Doveton Star JournalIt wasn’t quiet when the Jews received Torah at Sinai. Lightning flashed, thunder rolled, the shofar sounded, the mountain shook and divine words boomed from…
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Journeyman pens his epic life’s tale
Dandenong Star JournalPeter Jerijian was inspired by the Beatles when he landed in London in the late 1960s, leaving behind his Armenian family in Lebanon who viewed…
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Looking Back
Endeavour Hills Hallam Doveton Star Journal100 years ago 11 June 1925 A Callous Department Dr Taylor, health officer for the Shire of Dandenong reported that there was a very serious…
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What’s On
Endeavour Hills Hallam Doveton Star JournalSustainability Saturdays Come along and join our Mend It workshop to learn tips and tricks for mending your own garments, including how to reattach a…
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Joy is an act of resilience
Endeavour Hills Hallam Doveton Star JournalIt’s a feeling many of us know well: a warm ray of sunshine on your face, a delicious meal, a moment of laughter with friends.…
More News
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Fair Work Ombudsman acts against baby-formula maker
Endeavour Hills Hallam Doveton Star JournalA baby-formula manufacturer in Dandenong South is facing court over allegedly underpaying staff. The Fair Work Ombudsman says it has launched legal action against CBS…
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Act on Dandenong’s gambling problem: Crs
Endeavour Hills Hallam Doveton Star JournalA pair of Greater Dandenong councillors have proposed advocating for a ban on further local poker machines as well as gambling ads in response to…
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Celebrating independence and multiculturalism
Berwick Star NewsAs the flag of the Philippines soared in the cool winter wind, the City of Casey celebrated the local Filipino community following the 127-year celebration…
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OzHarvest launches new hub in Hallam
Berwick Star NewsA new OzHarvest hub has officially opened in Hallam on Thursday, 12 June, with crowds gathering at 21-22 National Drive for the launch, and volunteers…
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Scribe Tribe celebrates launch
Berwick Star NewsThe Scribe Tribe’s release of their third volume was in full swing at Balla Balla Community Centre on the night of Wednesday, 11 June, as…
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Dandenong raid linked to fatal arson attack
Dandenong Star JournalPolice have raided a Dandenong home as part of their investigation into a fatal arson attack in Truganina in January. Arson and Explosives Squad detectives…