News
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Suspicious fires rage during catastrophic conditions
Pakenham Officer Star NewsSuspicious fires have broken out across Melbourne’s south east, prompting emergency services to condemn the behaviour amid extreme, catastrophic conditions and a statewide Total Fire…
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Heroism ends in tragedy: Firefighter loses home
Pakenham Officer Star NewsA former Berwick student turned firefighter was among the heroes defending the township of Alexandra, Victoria, as flames threatened the area day and night. Despite…
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Federal Minister trolled with ‘blatant racism’
Dandenong Star JournalOnline trollers have flooded a Federal Minister’s social media posts with “blatant racism”, targeting posts featuring imam Ismet Purdic and the Pongal Festival in Dandenong.…
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Hunt for Casey’s most wanted
Cranbourne Star NewsCrime Stoppers Victoria has announced a blitz on Casey’s eight most wanted people. Collectively, they are wanted on 60 arrest warrants for offences including car…
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Casey’s Iranian Diaspora concerned as anti-government protests continues
Berwick Star NewsAs Iran’s anti-government regime continues to escalate, much of the Iranian diaspora in Casey have had no or limited access to their family and friends…
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Man’s body found in Dandenong Creek
Endeavour Hills Hallam Doveton Star JournalA man’s body has been located in Dandenong Creek, Dandenong early on Tuesday 20 January. The man, who is yet to be formally identified, was…
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$200k court‑ordered project to boost bandicoot habitat in Cranbourne
Cranbourne Star NewsA $200,000 Victorian Supreme Court penalty stemming from environmental offences at Cranbourne’s SBI landfill will be redirected into a major conservation project aimed at boosting…
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Man found dead in Dandenong Creek
Dandenong Star JournalVictoria Police have found dead body of a man in Dandenong on Tuesday 20 January. The man, yet to be formally identified, was located in…
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Tooradin Tractor Show roars to a close
Pakenham Officer Star NewsThe Tooradin Tractor & Pull Show wrapped up its 2026 with roaring engines, flying dirt and a breathtaking air display on the Bass Coast. Despite…
Sport
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Surging Swans almost hampered by Hawks
Cranbourne Star NewsThe prospect of a finals berth in Vic Premier Cricket is looking much healthier for Casey South Melbourne (9/347d) after the Swans held off a…
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More twists in finals race
Pakenham Officer Star NewsThe finals race has caught fire with four rounds to go after some critical results in round 10 of the Casey Cardinia Cricket Association (CCCA)…
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244-run stand leads Coomoora to victory
Cranbourne Star NewsA remarkable 244-run partnership between Coomoora pair Krishan Alang and Jarrod Munday saw the side register a 92-run victory over Lyndale in the DDCA Turf…
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Villagers basking in the glory
Pakenham Officer Star NewsCARDINIA WATERS BOWLS The run home to Pennant finals begun in earnest following the Christmas break this week with six rounds left in Midweek competition…
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Banger braves it in the breeze
Pakenham Officer Star NewsGARFIELD GOLF ‘Hang onto your hat’ became a common catch-phrase at Garfield Golf Club on Saturday with strong winds greeting the 138 players that faced…
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Nifty revival can’t save Lions
Pakenham Officer Star NewsPAKENHAM BOWLS Following what seemed to be an extra-long Christmas break, both the Weekend and Midweek Pennant Bowls competitions resumed last week for the Pakenham…
Entertainment
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Bunjil Place set to hosts vibrant Open Space festival this summer
Berwick Star NewsOpen Space will be taking over Bunjil Place this summer, with a packed lineup and events to keep you busy during the summer holidays. From…
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2025 Best Photos
Berwick Star NewsColourful cultural events, council meeting upheaval, forensics investigation… Star News photographers were there to capture all the key events of 2025. Here is a look…
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Arthur’s Unbreakable Spirit
Berwick Star NewsPakenham resident Arthur Walker has survived more than most could imagine. As he approaches his 100th birthday, he stands as a living testament to resilience,…
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A voice for women
Berwick Star NewsAfter decades of service and leadership, Kay has one message she hopes others will carry forward. It’s not about waiting for the perfect moment; it’s…
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Tips to keep kids engaged when the family is dining out
Dandenong Star JournalWhen dining out at a restaurant with kids, it’s essential to have a few tricks up your sleeve to keep them entertained and engaged. Here…
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Why Aussies love the iconic ‘chicken parma’
Dandenong Star JournalThe chicken parmigiana, often affectionately called “chicken parma” or “parmi” in Australia, is a beloved staple of Australian pub culture. Its widespread popularity across the…
More News
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Soft-plastics recycling boost in South East
Dandenong Star JournalMore than 16,000 tonnes of soft and hard-to-recycle plastics will be recycled each year at four sites including Pakenham and Dandenong. The State and Federal…
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Narre Warren man assaulted on bus, says he no longer feels safe
Berwick Star NewsA Narre Warren man was allegedly verbally and physically assaulted by two unknown offenders on a bus in the late evening of Wednesday 7 January.…
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Hampton Park man wins $740k TattsLotto
Cranbourne Star NewsA young Hampton Park man has started his week buoyed by a $740,000 TattsLotto win, declaring he’s ready to pay off his parents’ mortgage and…
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Rural Clyde North residents ‘sick’ of near-daily illegal rubbish dumping
Cranbourne Star NewsRural residents in Clyde North say they are “sick” of years of illegal rubbish dumping on local dirt roads, claiming the problem has escalated to…
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Learner driver caught speeding at 226km/h on Monash Freeway
Berwick Star NewsPolice intercepted a Narre Warren learner driver this morning after he was allegedly caught travelling over 220km/h in a 100km/h zone in Mulgrave. The 23-year…
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High speeds in alleged stolen SUV, two boys arrested
Dandenong Star JournalTwo boys were arrested after allegedly speeding at more than 200 km/h in a stolen SUV on Friday 16 January. Police say they observed the…
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Good Samaritan attacker charged
Pakenham Officer Star NewsA man has been arrested and charged following an alleged assault in a Beaconsfield shopping centre carpark last November that allegedly left a good Samaritan…
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Alleged speeding crash ends on Gazette office embankment
Pakenham Officer Star NewsPassers-by intervened as an alleged speeding car came to grief outside the Pakenham Gazette’s office just after 4pm on Friday 9 January. Witnesses said the…
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Young man stabbed in critical condition
Pakenham Officer Star NewsAnother stabbing in Melbourne’s southeast has left a young man fighting for his life, as knife crime continues to rise. Emergency services were called to…
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Suspicious fires hit abandoned Dandenong properties
Dandenong Star JournalEmergency services responded to suspicious fire in another abandoned property in Dandenong. It is believed an abandoned house on Woodlee Street caught fire about 6.30am…