News
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Council budget delivers key upgrades for Hampton Park
Cranbourne Star NewsCity of Casey is continuing to deliver upgrades across Hampton Park. From upgraded playgrounds and drainage improvements to enhanced sporting pavilions, these works are a…
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Protest erupts over shooting
Pakenham Officer Star NewsCardinia Shire residents stood in solidarity with hundreds of wildlife advocates at Lillydale Lake on 2 August, rallying to demand an end to Victoria’s commercial…
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Success stories on the big screen
Endeavour Hills Hallam Doveton Star JournalSome of Emerson School’s former students watched themselves on the big screen for the first time at a premiere screening of an award-winning school documentary…
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Golf fight on hold
Pakenham Officer Star NewsThe passionate volunteer group behind ‘Save Pakenham Golf Course and Hub’ made a painful decision to pause all action at their interim meeting on July…
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Community voices heard
Pakenham Officer Star NewsIn a rare face-to-face meeting, a small but determined group of Officer residents confronted local council officials, raising urgent concerns about the safety and future…
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Hope walks again
Pakenham Officer Star NewsAt St John of God Berwick Hospital, the belief that small acts can create powerful change is at the heart of a special initiative called…
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Council changes your rates
Pakenham Officer Star NewsCardinia Shire Council has made a minor adjustment to its 2025–26 property rates to stay within the State’s 3 per cent rate cap, following updated…
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Four charged after police track erratic car
Pakenham Officer Star NewsPolice have charged two men and two women after they tracked a vehicle allegedly displaying cloned plates through Melbourne’s south-east this morning. Operation Trinity officers…
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$4.5 million Pearcedale Hindu Temple rejected by VCAT
Cranbourne Star NewsThe state tribunal has rejected a $4.5 million Hindu Temple proposal in Pearcedale’s green wedge zone, marking a milestone in a three-and-a-half-year community fight. The…
Sport
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Hawks hang on in a thriller
Dandenong Star JournalRowville has taken the upper hand over neighbouring Noble Park in the race for a spot in this year’s Eastern Premier Division finals series after…
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Cranbourne backs in Soldatos to lead club forward
Dandenong Star JournalDespite a disappointing season which could see Cranbourne relegated the club has backed in its leader re-appointing coach Angelo Soldatos for 2026. The first-time senior…
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Rays girls in stinging form
Dandenong Star JournalDandenong Stingrays coach Nathan Boyd has praised the growth of twins Mizuki and Nalu Brothwell. The pair continue to develop well, averaging 16 and 15…
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Tungsten titans have radar dialled in
Dandenong Star JournalTwo teams remain undefeated at the top of the Mountain Dart League Division 1 ladder after High 5’s and The Chiefs once again produced dominant…
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Pakenham ready for grand final challenge against Ballarat
Pakenham Officer Star NewsPakenham will host Ballarat at Cardinia Life on Saturday night at 8pm in the Big V Youth League One men’s final. It’s a clash of…
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Tough weekend for Storm
Pakenham Officer Star NewsCardinia Storm’s Women’s Metro 1 South team was the only side to win last weekend, narrowly defeating Collegians-X, 3-1 in Round 15. Despite being without…
Entertainment
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Milestone for iconic art show
Dandenong Star JournalEntries are open for the 20th anniversary of the Noble Park Community Centre Art Show. The iconic event was the brainchild of Hugh Kilgower and…
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Poem for peace
Endeavour Hills Hallam Doveton Star JournalMay I invite you to reflect with me … and may our hearts be in shared humanity, let us pause for a sacred moment of…
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Showcase of our special city
Dandenong Star JournalA showcase of the public’s best photos of Greater Dandenong’s favourite places will again feature in a 2026 community calendar. The council is calling for…
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Hope plays a role in Reworlding Dandenong
Dandenong Star JournalGroups of role-players are traipsing through Dandenong streets this month, with a bold hope of reimagining the city’s 2050 future. Dr Troy Innocent, from RMIT…
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Refuse to let despair have the final word
Dandenong Star JournalIn Judaism, hope is not simply a fleeting emotion or a gentle wish for better times. Rather, it is something far deeper: a discipline of…
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Snowfest sizzles in wintry Springvale
Endeavour Hills Hallam Doveton Star JournalAmid heavy showers, the snow show did go on in Springvale. The annual Springvale Snow Fest packed up the snow machine due to rain but…
More News
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Police investigate multi-car crash on Monash Fwy
Dandenong Star JournalPolice are appealing for dashcam footage as they investigate a multi-vehicle crash in Mulgrave on Friday, 8 August. Four vehicles collided on the Monash Freeway,…
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Emerson School showcased in award-winning film
Dandenong Star JournalEmerson School officially screened an international award-winning documentary Unlocking the Potential: The Vital Role of Specialist Education, leaving its audience deep in emotions. The work…
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Upcoming change to the Princes Freeway at Clyde Road
Cranbourne Star NewsDelays of up to 15 minutes are expected to continue for traffic detouring through Berwick over the next few months, as ramp closures take place…
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Lake petition for debate a step closer
Berwick Star NewsThe petition to have a debate about the renaming of Berwick Springs Lake to Guru Nanak Lake is a step closer to being held in…
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New warning for car owners
Pakenham Officer Star NewsCrime Stoppers Victoria and Victoria Police are urging Cardinia residents and all Victorians to take an active role in protecting their vehicles, as part of…
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Cardinia fronts parliament fraud inquiry
Pakenham Officer Star NewsCardinia Shire Council has fronted a parliamentary inquiry into fraud and corruption controls in local government, highlighting the unique risks and accountability challenges faced by…