News
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$20,000 fines for tyre waste
Pakenham Officer Star NewsAn unregistered truckload of waste tyres has landed the transporter and a tyre shredding company in trouble with EPA Victoria, sparking $20,000 in fines. EPA…
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Fuel hike, stock ‘secure’
Pakenham Officer Star NewsWhile the state government is ensuring residents don’t get “ripped off at the pump,” locals cannot fill up their tank close to home for less…
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Emergency crews rescue person trapped in vehicle
Pakenham Officer Star NewsA 67-year-old woman was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries following a two-vehicle collision in Officer on Tuesday 10 March. Victoria Police said the crash…
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New law in place to inhibit fuel price gouging
Berwick Star NewsAs concerns increase regarding fuel prices across the state with warnings against panic buying, one of Casey’s cheapest fuel stations in Cranbourne has run out…
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Bittersweet celebrations of IWD
Dandenong Star JournalWellspring for Women opt for a delayed celebration of International Women’s Day to combine Eid ul Fitr and Holi celebrations at the end of March.…
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Noble Park woman arrested, Dora the pup recovered
Dandenong Star JournalA woman has been arrested and an allegedly stolen puppy has been recovered by police in Noble Park this morning (11 March). Dora, a 10-month-old…
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Panic-buying despite 24-hour fuel price cap
Cranbourne Star NewsAs concerns increase regarding fuel prices across the state with warnings against panic buying, one of Casey’s cheapest fuel stations in Cranbourne has run out…
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Partnerships for manufacturing future
Dandenong Star JournalThe South East Melbourne Manufacturers Alliance has joined forces to inspire the next generation of manufacturers in secure and reliable employment. The partnership with Bayside…
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Berwick woman walks away with $100,000 after successful instant scratch-its
Berwick Star NewsA lucky winner from Berwick has an extra $100,000 to spare after a successful instant scratch-its ticket. The woman purchased the ‘$5 Crosswords Corners’, at…
Sport
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Proud Pumas create history
Pakenham Officer Star NewsPAKENHAM PUMAS History was made on Saturday as Pakenham Pumas Women’s Black etched its name into the club record books, claiming the first ever women’s…
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Roos bound into decider
Berwick Star NewsThe two best teams from the 2025/26 DDCA Turf 2 season will be playing off in the grand final this weekend after both Parkfield and…
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Lakers remove Knights’ armour, Bloods too good for Bucks
Cranbourne Star NewsIt was a disappointing end to the season for Keysborough in the DDCA Turf 3 competition after the Knights were bowled all out for just…
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Seth has immediate impact
Cranbourne Star NewsSeth O’Hehir had quite the impact in his 54 balls of batting and 12.1 overs of bowling for Kooweerup A Grade this season. That’s all…
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Sheza heading for the stars
Pakenham Officer Star NewsPakenham-trained filly Sheza Alibi has rubber-stamped her credentials as one of the up and coming stars of the Australian turf with a dominant victory in…
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Gallant Swans fall short
Cranbourne Star NewsAn enthralling two days of action at Mervyn Hughes Oval saw the qualifying final matchup of Casey South Melbourne and St Kilda come down to…
Entertainment
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Successful Chinese Lantern Festival celeberations
Berwick Star NewsThe Edelweiss Casey Choir celebrated the Chinese Lantern Festival on Sunday, with an event titled Blossom of Harmony: Lantern Festival Gala. Many attended the Hallam…
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Berwick university kicks off semester with festivities
Berwick Star NewsSeveral universities across the state celebrated new and returning students this past week with their orientation festivities — including Berwick’s very own, Federation University. In…
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Mindfulness protection in daily life
Dandenong Star JournalIn Buddhist teachings, sati—commonly translated as mindfulness—occupies a central place in the path to liberation. Far from being limited to seated meditation, mindfulness is presented…
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The Maze continues to confound
Dandenong Star JournalAn iconic Springvale community-artwork from the 1990s has journeyed from Greater Dandenong’s archives back into the public imagination at Walker Street Gallery and Art Centre.…
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VIEW hits 40 in style
Dandenong Star JournalDandenong VIEW Club members got “all shook up” with an Elvis tribute performance and dinner as they marked their club’s 40th anniversary. More than 50…
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$1.2 million renovations at Berwick reserve
Berwick Star NewsA $1.2 million Construction to improve Eddie Baron Reserve in Berwick has officially begun. The transformation will deliver a range of new and improved facilities…
More News
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Community figure Rob Wilson recovering
Cranbourne Star NewsFormer City of Casey mayor and long-time community figure Rob Wilson is recovering after suffering a significant stroke just before Christmas, with family saying he…
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Servo Saver app launched as fuel prices soar
Dandenong Star JournalA fuel price reform is in effect from today, with the introduction of updated legal requirements for fuel retailers to improve fuel price transparency and…
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Bestselling Author Candice Fox, J P Pomare to visit Connected Libraries
Berwick Star NewsBook lovers will have the chance to meet some of Australia’s most acclaimed writers when two author events come to Bunjil Place Library in the…
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Community Art Group Makes Waves at Pakenham Show
Pakenham Officer Star NewsA local community art group is making waves at this year’s Pakenham Show with a unique and environmentally conscious display. Petal and Palette, a community…
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Popular Adventure showbag is back
Pakenham Officer Star NewsThe ever-popular Adventure Showbag is back at this year’s show on Saturday! Kids can travel from stand to stand collecting exciting items along the way,…
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Caldern brings safety and inclusion to the show
Pakenham Officer Star NewsThe upcoming Pakenham Show will feature a new stand to the Adventure Trail from Caldern, the Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Emergency Responders’ Network. Principal Advocate…
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Oasis builder avoids WorkSafe prosecution for Kew roof collapse
Dandenong Star JournalA construction company hired to build the new Dandenong Oasis has avoided WorkSafe prosecution for the collapse of a steel roof at a Kew aquatic…
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Massaging the message: parlour makes changes after community concerns
Dandenong Star JournalVIP Massage has covered over its website address and a QR code link at its soon-to-open Dandenong shopfront after growing community concerns. The changes were…
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Casey Council begins construction on new Troups Creek Bridge
Berwick Star NewsCasey Council will soon begin construction on a new, safer and more durable pedestrian bridge over Troups Creek in Hampton Park. The new bridge replaces…
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Attempted carjacking in Hallam, police seek offenders
Berwick Star NewsInvestigations are still ongoing after two masked men armed with knives allegedly attempted to carjack a vehicle in Hallam in February. A man was driving…