News
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Victim’s begging led up to partner homicide
Dandenong Star JournalA State Coroner has called for a decriminalised approach to begging after an Endeavour Hills woman was fatally bashed by her abusive partner. Jessica Geddes,…
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Clinics to host Medicare-funded MRI scans
Dandenong Star JournalTwo clinics in Mulgrave and Dandenong will provide Medicare-funded MRI scans for patients, as part of a Federal Government initiative. Capital Radiology in Dandenong and…
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Police missed chance to protect woman killed by partner
Dandenong Star JournalPolice missed opportunities to hold an abusive man to account in the months before he violently bashed his partner and left her for dead, a…
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Join Connected Libraries in July for a chance to win $200
Cranbourne Star NewsConnected Libraries is calling all kids and teens to join in July for a chance to win a $200 voucher of their choice, plus receive…
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Steam choo-choos into Beaconsfield
Pakenham Officer Star NewsBeaconsfield residents were treated to the legend of old steam this weekend, as they choo-choo-ed their way through Cardinia. As a thank you to residents…
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No escape for drug drivers
Pakenham Officer Star NewsA sweeping crackdown across Cardinia has uncovered a surge in drug use, drink driving, speeding and dangerous behaviour, with police increasing patrols to save lives.…
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Two arrested after spate of armed robberies, police search for a third
Pakenham Officer Star NewsPolice have arrested two teenagers following a spate of armed robberies targeting businesses in Melbourne’s southeast over the past three days. Investigators had been working…
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LED sky sign adds to Springvale’s ‘visual clutter’: VCAT
Dandenong Star JournalA proposed electronic sky sign in Springvale’s CBD has been rejected by the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal because it would “unacceptably” add to the…
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Madeline Butler wanted on warrant
Dandenong Star JournalPolice are searching for a 32-year-old woman wanted on warrant for skipping court. Madeline Butler is described as Caucasian, 175 centimetres with a thin build,…
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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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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New Rotary leaders step up
Pakenham Officer Star NewsThe Rotary Club of Pakenham came together on 1 July, to celebrate leadership, service, and the promise of a new chapter at their annual Changeover…
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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…