News


  • Memoirs of clay, stop-motion and storytelling

    Memoirs of clay, stop-motion and storytelling

    Berwick Star News

    Renowned director, filmmaker, animator and clayographer, Adam Elliot, is looking to head back home for the Bunjil Place screening of his latest project, Memoir of…

  • $333K for Bright Moon temple rebuild

    $333K for Bright Moon temple rebuild

    Dandenong Star Journal

    Rising from the ashes of a devastating fire, a Buddhist temple in Springvale South has received a $333,333 grant from the State Government. Multicultural Affairs…

  • Berwick rider charged after 200km/h chase

    Berwick rider charged after 200km/h chase

    Cranbourne Star News

    A 21-year-old Berwick man has been charged after he was allegedly detected travelling at speeds of up to 200km/h while trying to avoid arrest on…

  • Security a highlight, but other concerns mirror village needs

    Security a highlight, but other concerns mirror village needs

    Pakenham Officer Star News

    Going around High Street in Berwick, safety remained the number one priority, as the central precinct gears up for the second consultation period of the…

  • Lights to be replaced in Beaconsfield and Garfield

    Lights to be replaced in Beaconsfield and Garfield

    Pakenham Officer Star News

    Street lights in Beaconsfield and Garfield are set to be replaced as Cardinia continues to rid the shire of banned mercury lights. About 400 existing…

  • New era for Rotary

    New era for Rotary

    Pakenham Officer Star News

    The Rotary Club of Berwick celebrated its changeover dinner on Wednesday, 2 July 2024, at The Beaconsfield Club in Holm Park Reserve. Members and guests…

  • Melbourne Youth Chorale’s first WinterFest brings joy

    Melbourne Youth Chorale’s first WinterFest brings joy

    Cranbourne Star News

    Hampton Park-based Melbourne Youth Chorale held its first-ever WinterFest concert on Wednesday 2 July, bringing joyful harmonies and heartfelt performances. “We had a number of…

Sport


  • Gutsy Kangaroos grind out upset victory over tough Tigers

    Gutsy Kangaroos grind out upset victory over tough Tigers

    Pakenham Officer Star News

    Officer finally capitalised on a strong patch of form by producing an Outer East Premier Division stunner as the Kangaroos knocked off third-placed Woori Yallock…

  • Bayley leads Doves to victory

    Bayley leads Doves to victory

    Cranbourne Star News

    Despite sitting ninth on the Southern Division 2 ladder Doveton turned the tides against Frankston Dolphins to win by 19 points on Saturday. The Doves…

  • Dandenong surrenders away big lead at home to Oakleigh

    Dandenong surrenders away big lead at home to Oakleigh

    Dandenong Star Journal

    Dandenong Thunder will be ruing its performance in round 21 of the NPL after the club surrendered a 3-0 lead and settled for a 3-3…

  • Eagles beaten but show promise

    Eagles beaten but show promise

    Berwick Star News

    It was a heavyweight battle with the heavyweights removed. Beaconsfield went down 6.7(43) to 9.14(68) against the undefeated South Belgrave in a clash of two…

  • Relegation fast-approaching for Cranbourne

    Relegation fast-approaching for Cranbourne

    Cranbourne Star News

    Cranbourne will need to come home with a miraculous final six games and require other results to go its way if it is to avoid…

  • Even dozen for Cobra star

    Even dozen for Cobra star

    Pakenham Officer Star News

    Seven goals in just over half an hour from champion full-forward Nathan Gardiner has ensured Cora Lynn will once again saddle up for a finals…

Entertainment


  • World’s best Sandown launched with fanfare

    World’s best Sandown launched with fanfare

    Dandenong Star Journal

    To 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…

  • Hope for the future

    Hope for the future

    Dandenong Star Journal

    When we think of the word ‘hope’ what springs in to your mind? Do you hope that your child or grandchild passes their driving test?…

  • 60 years of service celebrated

    60 years of service celebrated

    Dandenong Star Journal

    Rotary Club of Noble Park-Dingley marked its 60th birthday in style last month. More than 70 Rotarians and friends lunched at Dingley Hotel on Sunday…

  • Tales of resilience in worldy memoir

    Tales of resilience in worldy memoir

    Dandenong Star Journal

    Crossing four continents, Peter Jerijian’s expansive memoir was launched with scores of admirers in Springvale last month. Bouncing Back: Tales from a Passionately Lived Life…

  • Proactive peace-building in a multicultural Australia

    Proactive peace-building in a multicultural Australia

    Dandenong Star Journal

    In an increasingly interconnected world, conflicts abroad can resonate through our own communities—sometimes in unexpected and concerning ways. While such issues may initially seem distant,…

  • Resilience- the super power that keeps us going when everything else fails

    Resilience- the super power that keeps us going when everything else fails

    Berwick Star News

    Life has a way of throwing challenges our way, often when we least expect them. At times, it feels as though the weight of the…

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  • Ex-nurse granted bail over explosives, drug charges

    Ex-nurse granted bail over explosives, drug charges

    Cranbourne Star News

    A former Cranbourne nurse accused of drug trafficking and possessing explosives and detonators has been granted bail by the Victorian Supreme Court. Zarna Barbar, 26,…

  • Wilson Goes Wild in Berwick

    Wilson Goes Wild in Berwick

    Berwick Star News

    Wilson Botanic Park in Berwick received an advanced summer surprise, with the safari’s entire pack of animals greeting park-goers over the weekend. Set to stay…

  • New look for beloved local playground

    New look for beloved local playground

    Berwick Star News

    The new Berwick Springs West playground is alive and well, marking a significant upgrade to the beloved lakeside playspace. Revamped and remodelled, the playground is…

  • Winter coat drive a success

    Winter coat drive a success

    Cranbourne Star News

    The Andres Pancha Anchor Community’s winter coat drive was a success, collecting over eight boxes of donations filled with coats, jumpers, hoodies and other warm…

  • ‘Don’t be afraid to parent’ – the team putting young offenders back on track

    ‘Don’t be afraid to parent’ – the team putting young offenders back on track

    Cranbourne Star News

    Give the parent back to the parent. That’s the aim of a team of therapists who help families bring wayward teens back on the right…

  • Building starts at Dandenong Wellbeing Centre

    Building starts at Dandenong Wellbeing Centre

    Dandenong Star Journal

    A shovel has taken the first plunge at the construction site for Dandenong Wellbeing Centre at Mills Reserve, Dandenong. Greater Dandenong mayor Jim Memeti, councillor…