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Alleged speeding crash ends on Star News office embankment
Passers-by intervened as an alleged speeding car came to grief outside the Pakenham Gazette (also Star News)’s office just after 4pm on Friday 9 January.…
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Casey Council introduces new community facility booking system
Casey Council has introduced a new online booking system for community facilities. The new system, called SpacetoCo, can be accessed via Casey’s website. According to…
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Casey fire brigades deployed to support efforts against raging bushfires
As out of control blazes in the North East of Victoria continue to burn under catastrophic and extreme fire conditions, many of Casey’s Country Fire…
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Crews tackling grassfire at Manks Road
Emergency services are responding to a grass fire at Manks Road, Kooweerup. According to VicEmergency, the fire is under control with 10 vehicles responding. Authorities…
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South east gets creative with NGV tour
A series of free hands-on-art-making programs are coming to the south east as part of the NGV Kids on Tour. Holiday fun for children and…
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Clyde North nurse steps onto national pageant stage for mental health
A Clyde North nurse has become a national finalist to represent Victoria at the 2026 Mrs Galaxy Australia Pageant, using the platform to advocate for…
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Thompsons Road intersection closes for upgrade
The intersection of Thompsons Road and Berwick-Cranbourne Road in Clyde North will close in all directions from 7pm Monday 12 January until mid-February, while major…
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Former Cranbourne junior into $1m Australian Open 1 Point Slam
A former local junior has been crowned a state champion while representing Cranbourne Tennis Club, earning a place at the Australian Open 1 Point Slam…
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NEWS-MAKER 2025: Liberal’s pursuit for Bruce electorate seat
2025 brought the sweeping federal election that kept Labor in majority of its seats and with it, much controversy for the Bruce electorate division. From…
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The best quotes that defined 2025
As 2025 comes to a close, the Gazette looks back at some of the most memorable quotes to make headlines this year. “A journey of…
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Riek brothers drive change
PRECEDE: Crime dominated the political agenda. Fear drove policy. Tragedy drove headlines. Amid it all, two retired gang members turned youth mentors, are proving that…
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Roadworks leave traders reeling
This year has been challenging for the local economy, with ongoing major roadworks and infrastructure projects reshaping the town centre and testing traders’ resilience. Early…
