News


  • More schools on the way

    More schools on the way

    Pakenham Officer Star News

    The State Government says it is making sure kids and families in every corner of Victoria get access to a world-class education close to home…

  • Women celebrate Teeyan

    Women celebrate Teeyan

    Pakenham Officer Star News

    The spirit of Punjabi tradition lit up Beaconhills College on Saturday 10 August, as the 5th annual Teeyan Pakenham/Officer Diyan drew hundreds of women together…

  • Red Cross fundraiser delights

    Red Cross fundraiser delights

    Pakenham Officer Star News

    The Annual Fashion Parade and Luncheon for the Berwick Friends of Red Cross was another delightful event, ably assisted by the Ladies of the Friendship…

  • Firm pledges to fight rising taxes

    Firm pledges to fight rising taxes

    Dandenong Star Journal

    A Dandenong business enormously impacted by the State Government’s land tax is considering a class action lawsuit against the State Revenue Office. Already reeling from…

  • Protest for Palestinian statehood

    Protest for Palestinian statehood

    Dandenong Star Journal

    A group of pro-Palestine protestors gathered at the steps of Dandenong Market on Saturday 9 August demanding the Federal Government to sanction Israel and recognise…

  • Driver hospitalised and stoplight down after intersection crash

    Driver hospitalised and stoplight down after intersection crash

    Berwick Star News

    A collision between two vehicles at the intersection of Tuckers and Hardys Road in Clyde North has resulted in one of the drivers being taken…

  • Students to win their way to the Parliament House

    Students to win their way to the Parliament House

    Cranbourne Star News

    Local students can take part in two upcoming competitions both landing a trip to Canberra to visit the Parliament House. Winners of the Prime Minister’s…

  • Soul in the spotlight, local talent in GRID

    Soul in the spotlight, local talent in GRID

    Berwick Star News

    As one of the two local chosen candidates and performers during the GRID Series launch, Martha Kulang found it hard to believe that such an…

  • Decked out for success, local talent joins GRID

    Decked out for success, local talent joins GRID

    Berwick Star News

    The official launch of the GRID Series program in the City of Casey was a success, as Jordyn Griffiths, one of two Narre Warren locals…

Sport


  • Storm closing in on finals

    Storm closing in on finals

    Pakenham Officer Star News

    Cardinia Storm recorded an important 3-1 win against Mentone in the Men’s Metro 2 South competition as the side pushes towards a finals spot with…

  • Defence sparks Pakenham

    Defence sparks Pakenham

    Pakenham Officer Star News

    Defence wins championships. That’s the motto the Pakenham Warriors Championship Women would surely be telling one another after locking down McKinnon to advance in the…

  • Noble Park defender Lual breaks out in Demons cliffhanger

    Noble Park defender Lual breaks out in Demons cliffhanger

    Cranbourne Star News

    Casey won an after-the-siren thriller against Brisbane VFL on Saturday afternoon to lock in a spot in the VFL finals series. Brisbane’s Curtis McCarthy won…

  • Scoring gets hot on a busy old week at Lang Lang

    Scoring gets hot on a busy old week at Lang Lang

    Cranbourne Star News

    LANG LANG GOLF It was a busy and exciting week at Lang Lang Golf Club with many exciting prizes up for grabs. Members competed in…

  • Magpies searching for grand final berth against Rosellas

    Magpies searching for grand final berth against Rosellas

    Berwick Star News

    Dingley was too strong for Narre Warren in Southern netball on Saturday winning by 10 goals (52-42) to advance to the grand final. However a…

  • Kennedy leads way for Stingrays in U17s representative clash

    Kennedy leads way for Stingrays in U17s representative clash

    Dandenong Star Journal

    Dandenong Stingrays midfielder Gus Kennedy and Gippsland forward-midfielder Cody Templeton have put their best foot forward to play in the AFL’s annual Under-17s Futures game…

Entertainment


  • Muralist dips lid to Dandy Pig

    Muralist dips lid to Dandy Pig

    Dandenong Star Journal

    Decades of dormant memories are being roused by a blazing mural tribute to the iconic Dandy Pig neon sign. Acclaimed artist Claudio Mantuano has portrayed…

  • Milestone for iconic art show

    Milestone for iconic art show

    Dandenong Star Journal

    Entries are open for the 20th anniversary of the Noble Park Community Centre Art Show. The iconic event was the brainchild of Hugh Kilgower and…

  • Poem for peace

    Poem for peace

    Endeavour Hills Hallam Doveton Star Journal

    May I invite you to reflect with me … and may our hearts be in shared humanity, let us pause for a sacred moment of…

  • Showcase of our special city

    Showcase of our special city

    Dandenong Star Journal

    A 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…

  • Hope plays a role in Reworlding Dandenong

    Hope plays a role in Reworlding Dandenong

    Dandenong Star Journal

    Groups 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…

  • Refuse to let despair have the final word

    Refuse to let despair have the final word

    Dandenong Star Journal

    In Judaism, hope is not simply a fleeting emotion or a gentle wish for better times. Rather, it is something far deeper: a discipline of…

More News


  • 12 hours drumming for the missing

    12 hours drumming for the missing

    Pakenham Officer Star News

    A 12-hour session of laying the beats was heard in Pakenham over the weekend with local drummers gathering to raise awareness and funds for the…

  • Residents plant out Garfield Rec Reserve

    Residents plant out Garfield Rec Reserve

    Pakenham Officer Star News

    On Sunday 10th August 37 adults and 9 children put in a combined total of 114 hours of work, contributing to the Garfield environment. Volunteers…

  • Life saving initiative receives top honour

    Life saving initiative receives top honour

    Pakenham Officer Star News

    Siri Guru Nanak Darbar (SGND) Officer has received a top honour from Life Saving Victoria for spearheading a new initiative to ensure more safety in…

  • Pakenham’s one-stop shop for the big day

    Pakenham’s one-stop shop for the big day

    Pakenham Officer Star News

    The planning for a wedding can be chaotic, but all the necessities for the special day were made easy in Pakenham this past weekend. The…

  • Celebrating 100 days of learning

    Celebrating 100 days of learning

    Cranbourne Star News

    Casey Grammar School’s Foundation students marked their 100th day of school with a nostalgic celebration filled with creativity, connection and old-fashioned fun. Dressed as 100-year-olds,…

  • Kicking Goals with an Aim

    Berwick Star News

    South East residents have taken a part in what is considered a groundbreaking job hunting initiative in the face of high youth unemployment rates. Thirteen…