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Local choir hits a high note
Cranbourne Star NewsFrom a modest local choir to a thriving community music hub, Hampton Park-based Melbourne Youth Chorale (MYC) has undergone a remarkable transformation, quadrupling in size…
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From adversity to impact: Cranbourne West local wins Chisholm Educator of the Year
Cranbourne Star NewsFrom refugee to award-winning educator, a Cranbourne West local has been named Chisholm’s Educator of the Year for 2025 — a powerful recognition of a…
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Council tracks its own customer requests
Dandenong Star JournalGreater Dandenong Council’s responses to customer service requests are being reported in a new digital dashboard. It covers five types of service requests, with dumped…
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Payne welcomes child-abuse liability reform
Dandenong Star JournalLegalise Cannabis MP Rachel Payne has welcomed the State Government’s intent to hold churches vicariously liable for child sexual abuse committed by their clergy. It…
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Winter coat drive for warmth
Berwick Star NewsAfter a successful gathering at Ramlegh Community Centre for its Walk the Talk Wellness Conference, the Andres Pancha Anchor Community is taking it a step…
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Cranbourne West Primary students raise funds the messy way
Cranbourne Star NewsTen brave teachers were slimed in a gooey green mess in Cranbourne West Primary School, all in the name of fun and fundraising, as part…
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Cranbourne West vets part of $1.4 million state grant awardees
Berwick Star NewsThe Lost Dogs’ Home and Meow and Friends Community Vet, with branches operating out of Cranbourne West, were recently awarded a total of $92,684 under…
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Peter Tsimiklis wanted on warrant
Berwick Star NewsPolice are appealing for public assistance to help locate Peter Tsimiklis, who is known to frequent the Narre Warren, Malvern, Bentleigh and Lakes Entrance areas.…
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Koomen keen on village plan
Berwick Star NewsAs the second community consultation period for the Draft Berwick Village Plan approaches, the City of Casey’s mayor, Stefan Koomen, remains eager to see it…
Sport
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Cannons carry out demolition job
Cranbourne Star NewsCasey Cannons recorded its biggest win of the season in the Men’s Vic League (MVL2) competition as it thumped Knox 11-1. Tristan Chaffey’s consistency this…
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Storm celebrate Pride Round with crucial win
Cranbourne Star NewsCardinia Storm celebrated Pride Round with a big victory over Frankston in the Women’s Metro 1 South competition, winning 3-1. It was a special day…
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Referee shortage leads to nil all draw
Pakenham Officer Star NewsPakenham Eels and Casey Warriors faced an extraordinary moment on the weekend as they prepared for their local NRL Victoria Men’s Second Grade local derby…
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Wickers winners by a point
Berwick Star NewsHarry Canning you star! With just over a minute remaining in the match and Berwick leading by a point at Edwin Flack Reserve, Doncaster East…
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High-flying Harry rediscovers confidence, takes clutch mark
Berwick Star NewsIt was Harry Canning’s Leo Barry moment. With less than a minute on the clock and the ball sent deep into Doncaster East’s forward 50,…
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Atkins makes most of Vic Country opportunity despite loss
Cranbourne Star NewsHaving banged on the selection door for several weeks, Drouin’s Brodie Atkins got added to Vic Country’s squad for its second game of the under-18s…
Entertainment
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60 years of service celebrated
Dandenong Star JournalRotary Club of Noble Park-Dingley marked its 60th birthday in style last month. More than 70 Rotarians and friends lunched at Dingley Hotel on Sunday…
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Tales of resilience in worldy memoir
Dandenong Star JournalCrossing four continents, Peter Jerijian’s expansive memoir was launched with scores of admirers in Springvale last month. Bouncing Back: Tales from a Passionately Lived Life…
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Proactive peace-building in a multicultural Australia
Dandenong Star JournalIn an increasingly interconnected world, conflicts abroad can resonate through our own communities—sometimes in unexpected and concerning ways. While such issues may initially seem distant,…
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Resilience- the super power that keeps us going when everything else fails
Berwick Star NewsLife has a way of throwing challenges our way, often when we least expect them. At times, it feels as though the weight of the…
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AI-Olympian eyes a golden future
Dandenong Star JournalA Keysborough-based student will be flexing his AI-prowess with some of the world’s brightest young students in international competition. Haileybury year 12 student Henry Ho…
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Refugees in the spotlight
Dandenong Star JournalDynamic dance, workshops and market stalls festooned Springvale City Hall for a Refugee Week celebration on Sunday 15 June. The day presented by SisterWorks and…
More News
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Concerns raised over possible renewed cuts at Fed Uni
Berwick Star NewsFederation University staff have expressed concerns and has demanded answers over another proposed “reshape” that could affect 10 percent of courses with voluntary redundancies already…
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Person sent to hospital after collision damages light pole
Pakenham Officer Star NewsA collision on Monday saw a car smash into a light pole with one person being sent to hospital. The multi-vehicle incident occurred around 11am…
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Officer fire under investigation
Pakenham Officer Star NewsCFA responded to a structure fire about 8.05am Monday 30 June on Peck Road in Officer. CFA had six units on scene supported by FRV.…
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Council expands contracts as Shire grows
Pakenham Officer Star NewsCardinia Shire Council has agreed to expand its contracts for mowing and landscaping across the shire as new housing developments continue to add more parks,…
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Coomoora townhouses completed
Dandenong Star JournalForty-seven townhouses have been completed at Development Victoria’s Coomoora estate in Springvale South, the State Government has announced. Development Victoria and Precincts Minister Harriet Shing…
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Fire warning for Casey this winter
Berwick Star NewsThe City of Casey has issued a fire warning as the middle of the winter season approaches, following an unusually warm and dry autumn. According…