Cranbourne Star News
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Family’s legacy of volunteering
Denise Davidson is from a family synonymous with volunteering, so much so that the top award in Cardinia for community work bears her father’s name.…
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Unstoppable force
Depending on the day, Shania Ranabahu might be fighting fires, championing causes or stealing the spotlight on the pageant stage. No matter what she faces,…
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Carrying the torch
This week marks 25 years since the 2000 Sydney Olympics and in the days leading up to the games, many Australians held the torch in…
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Lost, now found
Pastor Lee’s journey to ministry was never straightforward. It began with despair, addiction, prison, and a tragic death that changed the course of his life.…
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Planting the seed for the next gen
Volunteering is just a fact of life for Meg Platte, so when she moved to Garfield it was only natural to join the first community…
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Following the family tree
The saying “the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree” perfectly captures Adrian Funston’s life—a story of steadfast dedication and community spirit inherited from generations…
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Rooted in community
Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth. In Pakenham and across Australia, Rabby Lutfur lives by this principle,…
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The Indian Mate
For Australians from diverse backgrounds, life is a constant adaptation with the national culture alongside the preservation of one’s home values. For Indian-born local Divesh…
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The veteran hero next door
From a humble wheat farm to the skies of World War II, 100-year-old Matthew Moore’s life is a testament to resilience, service, and simple values…
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Geoff’s surprise honour
For Pakenham’s Geoff Young, keeping busy helping the community is just a fact of life with no thought of any accolades or recognition. That all…
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Bunyip’s local cop makes a change
He has seen his fair share of danger on the street for almost 40 years, but Bunyip’s local cop Danny Hower has hardly let it…
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Rising from Rock Bottom
Homelessness is often seen as the final chapter in a person’s story. Yet, for Trevor Brown, it became the driving force that helped him overcome…
