News
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$13 million machete amnesty ends
Pakenham Officer Star NewsThe controversial $13 million machete amnesty has ended, with authorities warning anyone caught with the banned weapon could face up to two years imprisonment or…
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Tragic plea before parliament
Pakenham Officer Star NewsMore than 37,000 signatures demanding the Meningococcal B vaccine be made free were delivered to Victoria Parliament on Wednesday morning by the mother, schoolmates, and…
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Cranbourne West Secondary College among Victoria’s top NAPLAN improvers
Cranbourne Star NewsCranbourne West Secondary College students have recorded exceptional growth in this year’s National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN), placing the school among the…
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New digital hub for local businesses set to launch next year
Cranbourne Star NewsJust a year ago, Mush Rahaman, an established business owner in Berwick, was running for councillor during the 2024 Casey council election, and while his…
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Bazaar traders oppose Market rent hike
Dandenong Star JournalDozens of Dandenong Market stallholders are petitioning against a seven per cent rental spike and for better working conditions as they tackle economic pressures. About…
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Springvale school rises to top of NAPLAN class
Dandenong Star JournalSpringvale Rise Primary School is recognised for “making a difference” in this year’s NAPLAN results with above-average scores compared to students in similar demographics. It’s…
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Cuts proposed for ‘oversized’ Dandenong Community Hub
Dandenong Star JournalAn “oversized” Dandenong Community Hub (DCH) should be halved to keep it within budget, according to a Greater Dandenong Council report. After years of debate,…
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New closures to Kangan Drive from tonight as Clyde Road upgrade continues
Cranbourne Star NewsWork to upgrade the Kangan Drive and Clyde Road intersection will ramp up over the next month, as Clyde Road Upgrade project crews work around…
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Summer warning: 200-plus callouts for kids, pets locked in cars
Berwick Star NewsMotoring body RACV says it has rescued more than 200 children and pets locked in cars in the South East this year. As of 30…
Sport
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Pumas survive on the road
Pakenham Officer Star NewsPREMIER 2 FIRSTS Pakenham pulled off a thrilling 12–11 victory over the Berwick City Cougars on Saturday, surviving a late twist in momentum to claim…
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Harmonious Hanrahan team strike right notes at Kooweerup
Pakenham Officer Star NewsSome new faces added to the atmosphere and excitement as 37 members of the South West Gippsland Midweek Bowling Group descended on Kooweerup Bowls Club…
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Cranbourne wins a thriller
Cranbourne Star NewsCRANBOURNE BOWLS Cranbourne 1 took on Pakenham 1 on the front grass green on Saturday in what developed into a great game of lawn bowls.…
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Cardinia’s win highlighted by marvellous Grogan hattrick
Pakenham Officer Star NewsIt was a moment like no other. Cardinia pace bowler Josh Grogan achieved the feat every bowler dreams of – taking a hat-trick. His spell…
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Wait extended for Bears v Bucks
Dandenong Star JournalRain caused issues for the top level of the Dandenong District Cricket Association (DDCA) on the weekend with all turf matches washed out. The weekend…
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Garfield ahead of the ledger
Pakenham Officer Star NewsGARFIELD BOWLS Garfield Bowling Club won two of their matches this week with one side now sitting on top of the ladder. On Tuesday, the…
Entertainment
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Disability day draws people together
Dandenong Star JournalNoble Park Community Centre celebrated International Day of People with Disability through a mix of social activities and information. As the centre’s president, Roz Blades…
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Beloved cricket event returning to Casey Fields
Berwick Star NewsMelbourne Stars Family Day will be returning to Casey fields this December. Cricket lovers will be able to join in on the free event which…
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Ageless Santa spreads joy over the decades
Endeavour Hills Hallam Doveton Star JournalAfter 30 years in the jolly Santa suit, Phil Martin says he’s shared the gift of kindness with thousands of children. On 3 December, Martin…
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Festive afternoon at Bunjil Christmas market
Berwick Star NewsIt was a busy Saturday afternoon at Bunjil Place as locals, families and visitors gathered for the Christmas market. Despite the gloomy weather, many came…
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Disability at dusk celebration uplifts community
Berwick Star NewsIt was a successful night at the Disability at Dusk event last week which aimed to celebrate and uplift those with disability, their families, carers…
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Upcoming Christmas events in Casey
Cranbourne Star NewsCity of Casey has organised an array of events ahead of the festive and holiday season, including the beloved Carols by Candlelight. Casey Mayor Cr…
More News
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Springvale driver safety up in lights
Dandenong Star JournalMotoring body RACV has taken out road-safety billboards as it highlights Springvale’s most notorious intersection. The billboards on Springvale and Westall roads, as well as…
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Child safety breaches ends Funtastic Gymnastics
Pakenham Officer Star NewsChild safety allegations against a part-owner have prompted the abrupt closure of the popular Funtastic Gymnastics in Berwick, with the governing body continuing its urgent…
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Worthy students receive essential support
Pakenham Officer Star NewsNobelius Land Surveyors presented their annual scholarship program for Pakenham students soon to begin high school, providing vital support during the transition. On Monday 1…
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Local Narre Warren school shines with ‘above average’ NAPLAN progress
Berwick Star NewsStrathaird Primary school in Narre Warren South was identified by Australia Curriculum Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) as one of the 20 schools in Victoria…
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Urgent question of survival
Pakenham Officer Star NewsAfter a string of violent attacks in Melbourne’s south-east, including a recent school stabbing in Berwick, residents flocked to a seminar in Emerald to learn…
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Green Wedge earthworks rejected
Endeavour Hills Hallam Doveton Star JournalA proposal to add 300,000 cubic metres of topsoil on a low-lying Green Wedge pasture in Bangholme has been refused by the state’s planning tribunal.…