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Casey council opens naming consultation for new Clyde North facilities
Berwick Star NewsThe Casey Council is opening up their consultation period for the naming of a reserve and community centre in Clyde North. With the recreation reserve…
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Casey Grammar opens Joan Reid Learning Centre
Cranbourne Star NewsCasey Grammar School officially opened the Joan Reid Learning Centre this month. Chairman of the Board Malcolm Wells officially declared the building open on Tuesday…
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Access free and confidential financial advice at Bring Your Bills Day 2026
Pakenham Officer Star NewsFollowing an overwhelmingly successful event in 2025, South East Community Links (SECL) is bringing its Bring Your Bills Day back to Pakenham this year. Held…
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Three arrested after illegal shooting
Pakenham Officer Star NewsLast night at approximately 1.00am, the owner of a farm in Tynong woke up to the sound of gun shots, at which point he called…
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Cardinia Reservoir upgrade uproar
Pakenham Officer Star NewsA major dam upgrade will see 21 hectares of native bushland cleared and Cardinia Reservoir Park closed for up to three years, prompting concern from…
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Young Casey locals take the stage in junior musical of ’Newsies’
Berwick Star NewsIn the early hours of a Sunday morning, 43 young theatre enthusiasts are preparing for their junior musical show just three short weeks away —…
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State promises thousands of jobs with new employment precinct in Cranbourne
Cranbourne Star NewsThe State Government plans to deliver fresh promises of more houses and thousands of jobs for the City of Casey. The Allan Labor Government pledges…
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Rubbish-collection strike looms in April
Dandenong Star JournalGreater Dandenong’s library staff, parking inspectors and rubbish collectors are set to vote on a potential strike from next month, with their union arguing that…
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Council opposed to new skyscraper heights
Dandenong Star JournalA draft council report has called for the State Government to scale back its plans for giant apartment towers in Springvale and Noble Park CBDs.…
Sport
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Hit to helmet proves costly
Cranbourne Star News**Just when you thought the Premier relegation battle between DEVON MEADOWS and UPPER BEACONSFIELD couldn’t get any closer, there was an odd moment towards the…
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Maskiell, Munro and Midge
Dandenong Star JournalDAVE: Good morning boys, welcome back to another edition of LTS. It’s always great when I get to wear my Collingwood polo on a Monday…
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Great season ends for Lions
Pakenham Officer Star NewsPAKENHAM BOWLS It was a perfect day for bowls when Pakenham 1 lined up against Mulgrave Country Club 1 at Mulgrave for the midweek pennant…
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Cannons set to launch into season 2026
Cranbourne Star NewsHockey is nearing its return date and it is all systems go at Casey Cannons with the club set to host its season launch this…
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Proud Pumas create history
Pakenham Officer Star NewsPAKENHAM PUMAS History was made on Saturday as Pakenham Pumas Women’s Black etched its name into the club record books, claiming the first ever women’s…
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Roos bound into decider
Berwick Star NewsThe two best teams from the 2025/26 DDCA Turf 2 season will be playing off in the grand final this weekend after both Parkfield and…
Entertainment
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Free fun at Keysborough’s Big Picnic
Dandenong Star JournalPets and ground rugs are going to pack out Wachter Reserve for Keysborough’s Big Picnic. The park party has an expanded program of activities, performers,…
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God is with us and gives us hope
Dandenong Star JournalWhen things feel heavy, and we are afraid, angry or bewildered, God holds us close and travels with us. The New Testament of the Bible…
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Successful Chinese Lantern Festival celeberations
Berwick Star NewsThe Edelweiss Casey Choir celebrated the Chinese Lantern Festival on Sunday, with an event titled Blossom of Harmony: Lantern Festival Gala. Many attended the Hallam…
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Berwick university kicks off semester with festivities
Berwick Star NewsSeveral universities across the state celebrated new and returning students this past week with their orientation festivities — including Berwick’s very own, Federation University. In…
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Mindfulness protection in daily life
Dandenong Star JournalIn Buddhist teachings, sati—commonly translated as mindfulness—occupies a central place in the path to liberation. Far from being limited to seated meditation, mindfulness is presented…
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The Maze continues to confound
Dandenong Star JournalAn iconic Springvale community-artwork from the 1990s has journeyed from Greater Dandenong’s archives back into the public imagination at Walker Street Gallery and Art Centre.…
More News
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Offender still not found following alleged assault on teenage boy in Cranbourne West
Dandenong Star JournalPolice are investigating an alleged unprovoked assault on a school boy in Cranbourne West on Tuesday 10 March. A 16-year-old was walking along Tony Way…
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Multicultural funding: When support crosses the line
Dandenong Star JournalThe Dandenong-based Taha Group funding controversy has forced Australia to confront an uncomfortable question. Should taxpayer money be funding religious or culturally-exclusive organisations at all?…
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Man charged over Keysborough car-wash assault
Dandenong Star JournalA man has been charged after an alleged serious assault at a Keysborough car wash in January. A 49-year-old man required eye surgery after the…
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Emerald Lake disturbance
Pakenham Officer Star NewsThe early part of the week saw local law enforcement involved in a collision with a yet unknown offender who is now in custody Police…
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Cardinia schools close or relocate after early March heatwave
Pakenham Officer Star NewsCardinia’s schooling community has been left frustrated again this week, after overnight local area fire ratings meant the shutdown and relocation of some local schools.…
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Emergent 2025 celebrates creative talents of Casey secondary students
Berwick Star NewsThe ‘Emergent 2025’ showcase has returned to Bunjil Place with the program aiming to celebrate an array of creative accomplishments from past innovations. At last…
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Young Casey locals take the stage in junior musical ’Newsies’
Cranbourne Star NewsIn the early hours of a Sunday morning, 43 young theatre enthusiasts are preparing for their junior musical show just four short weeks away —…
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Noble Park woman charged over allegedly stolen pup
Dandenong Star JournalA woman has been charged over an allegedly stolen puppy that was recovered by police in Noble Park. Dora, a 10-month-old black cavoodle, was allegedly…
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Dandenong volunteer with ‘impact’
Dandenong Star JournalA Dandenong woman has been recognised for her 18 years of volunteering to help migrants and refugees settling in Australia. Khadija Karimi is one of…
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Four martial arts club banned
Pakenham Officer Star NewsA former detective of 30 years has spoken out after four of his martial arts clubs were barred from Australia’s national Taekwondo system, leaving dozens…