News


  • An alleged Dandenong arsonist charged

    An alleged Dandenong arsonist charged

    Dandenong Star Journal

    Monash Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged a Dandenong man after two community sporting facilities were allegedly set alight causing more than $4 million worth…

  • Lang Lang ready to restart a heart

    Lang Lang ready to restart a heart

    Pakenham Officer Star News

    Lang Lang and Kingsville are now well equipped to help save the life of someone in cardiac arrest – the towns graduating this month as…

  • Battle of the bands rocks Cardinia

    Battle of the bands rocks Cardinia

    Pakenham Officer Star News

    The inaugural Cardinia Inter-School Battle of the Bands was a rocking success with three schools and more than 60 students showcasing their talents. Held at…

  • Trafficker arrested outside Drug Court

    Trafficker arrested outside Drug Court

    Cranbourne Star News

    A judge described it as “breathtaking” that a trafficker arrived at a Dandenong Drug Court appointment in a dubiously-obtained Landcruiser laden with meth and cash.…

  • New president for CRRA

    New president for CRRA

    Cranbourne Star News

    Casey Residents & Ratepayers Association (CRRA) has announced its 2025–26 executive committee following its 2025 Annual General Meeting. Longtime local resident Alan Murphy has been…

  • Cranbourne Community Hospital opens

    Cranbourne Community Hospital opens

    Cranbourne Star News

    Cranbourne Community Hospital was officially opened after years of waiting. The plague was unveiled on Saturday 11 October. Operated by Monash Health, the three-storey hospital…

  • Anon email attacks council ’culture’

    Anon email attacks council ’culture’

    Dandenong Star Journal

    An anonymous email taking aim at Greater Dandenong Council’s recruitment and leadership has sparked calls for an external independent investigation. The missive sent to councillors…

  • Hill defends migration

    Hill defends migration

    Dandenong Star Journal

    Bruce MP and assistant minister Julian Hill has taken aim at critics of Australia’s migration levels. In a speech to a national migration conference on…

Sport


  • Bulls charge to first win

    Bulls charge to first win

    Cranbourne Star News

    The reigning premiers are off the ground. Cardinia tasted victory for the first time this summer as the Bulls handled business against Officer in round…

  • Brilliant Bloods, poor Pirates

    Brilliant Bloods, poor Pirates

    Berwick Star News

    The clash between Springvale South and Hallam Kalora Park was shaping up to be the game of the round … but it wasn’t as evenly-matched…

  • Silverton upsets Cobras

    Silverton upsets Cobras

    Dandenong Star Journal

    Silverton has made its mark on the DDCA Turf 2 competition as the Bakers defeated HSD in the opening round to win by 36 runs.…

  • Warriors own local rivalry

    Warriors own local rivalry

    Pakenham Officer Star News

    There’s nothing better than getting bragging rights by dominating your rival. And that’s exactly what the Pakenham Warriors Men got after demolishing local enemies Warragul…

  • Predators and Cheers the last two standing

    Predators and Cheers the last two standing

    Pakenham Officer Star News

    Grand finalists in the South West Gippsland Dart League have been decided after Cheers scored a nail-biting 8-6 victory over Just Social in the preliminary…

  • Winning ways for Bray on an ideal day at Corinella

    Winning ways for Bray on an ideal day at Corinella

    Pakenham Officer Star News

    The greens were buzzing at Corinella Bowls Club as 52 members of the South West Gippsland Midweek Bowling Group gathered for another round of friendly…

Entertainment


  • Crew offers free gardening help

    Crew offers free gardening help

    Dandenong Star Journal

    In the flush of Spring, a charitable service by Freemasons volunteers offering free gardening and maintenance has been launched in Greater Dandenong. With a trailer…

  • Hundreds fill mosque for Seerah conference

    Hundreds fill mosque for Seerah conference

    Dandenong Star Journal

    A crowd of 1000 filled the Keysborough Turkish Islamic & Cultural Centre for the 5th Annual Seerah Conference (Mawlid) on 21 September. Hosted by the…

  • Exhibition honours Hills seniors

    Exhibition honours Hills seniors

    Pakenham Officer Star News

    Long-time Emerald resident and photographer, Paul Bianco is shining a spotlight on the power, presence, and contribution of older community members in his latest exhibition…

  • Game for new adventures

    Game for new adventures

    Dandenong Star Journal

    Players got to try out an array of board games from around the world at Dandenong Library on Wednesday 8 October. Carrom and Chinese Checkers…

  • Spiritual self-care sustains hope

    Spiritual self-care sustains hope

    Dandenong Star Journal

    Every day we are living a life of hope. We trust the routine we have established and we walk confidently into our day. Then something…

  • 90 years of Rotary in Dandenong celebrated

    90 years of Rotary in Dandenong celebrated

    Dandenong Star Journal

    Rotarians marked an extraordinary 90 years in Dandenong with a packed dinner at Dandenong Club on Saturday 5 October. Dozens including friends, families and Greater…

More News


  • Jail spared after $111K tax fraud

    Jail spared after $111K tax fraud

    Dandenong Star Journal

    A former Dandenong North woman has tearfully thanked a judge after being spared jail for defrauding the Australian Taxation Office more than $110,000. Hailey Rowntree,…

  • Smoke warning after recycler’s fire

    Smoke warning after recycler’s fire

    Dandenong Star Journal

    Firefighters have battled a large rubbish fire at a recycling waste facility in Dandenong South on Sunday evening (12 October). Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) was…

  • Five key tips for silage this season

    Five key tips for silage this season

    Pakenham Officer Star News

    Capitalising on the spring surplus will be critical on farms this year. While some things are out of our control, focusing on key factors will…

  • Funds for Landcare Grants

    Funds for Landcare Grants

    Pakenham Officer Star News

    Melbourne Water has delivered over half a million dollars to support Landcare groups and networks restoring, enhancing and protecting the local environment. In the 2025…

  • Emerald student wins ceramic award at Melbourne Show

    Emerald student wins ceramic award at Melbourne Show

    Pakenham Officer Star News

    Emerald Primary School student Jack Watson has taken out first place in the ceramics section at this year’s Royal Melbourne Show, impressing judges with his…

  • Working success-story

    Working success-story

    Berwick Star News

    A South East man with intellectual disability juggles a variety of employment thanks to organisations like Wallara and Wintringham. Camilo and his family may not…