News
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Man arrested following aggravated carjacking
Pakenham Officer Star NewsPolice have arrested a man in Morwell following an alleged aggravated carjacking in Glen Iris on 12 August. A man was reversing his ute out…
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Dan Murphy’s plan near childcare sparks debate
Cranbourne Star NewsThe Botanic Ridge community is opposing a liquor licence application for a new Dan Murphy’s store close to a childcare centre. A petition of objection…
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Pakenham Golf return viable and in demand, report says
Pakenham Officer Star NewsAn independent review of Deep Creek Reserve has concluded a result in favour of the continuation of golf, determining that the course is not only…
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WFH consultation opens
Berwick Star NewsThe State Government has opened public consultation on proposed work-from-home laws that a South East manufacturers group warns are “impossible” for the $54 billion sector.…
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40 years of palliative care
Dandenong Star JournalFrom humble beginnings 40 years ago, Palliative Care South East has seen impressive growth in delivering specialist care to people with life-limiting illnesses. Prior to…
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Casey ‘naughty list’ unreasonable: CRRA
Berwick Star NewsCasey Residents and Ratepayers Association has criticised Casey Council placing mother-of-three Jillian Nambu on “an orchestrated ‘resident naughty list’ after she sent five emails to…
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Casey ’naughty list’ unreasonable: CRRA
Cranbourne Star NewsCasey Residents and Ratepayers Association has criticised Casey Council placing mother-of-three Jillian Nambu on “an orchestrated ’resident naughty list’“ after she sent five emails to…
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Scales of justice on self-defence change proposal
Berwick Star NewsRecent proposals by a southeast metropolitan MP on revisions to self-defence laws in Victoria have the local community buzzing, with many, from online to neighbourhoods,…
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‘Procedural wrangling’ dominates waste case
Cranbourne Star NewsEnvironment Protection Authority (EPA) Victoria is appealing against VCAT orders to draft “without prejudice conditions” for a development licence for a proposed Hampton Park Waste…
Sport
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Cannons demolish RMIT in top grade
Cranbourne Star NewsThe best way to bounce back from a shock loss is with a big win and that’s exactly what Casey Cannons did in the Men’s…
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Pakenham creates history
Pakenham Officer Star NewsPakenham’s ascension to champions of Youth League One was impressively rapid. After coming up short in the big dance in 2024 in Youth League Two,…
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Clutch Small leads Pakenham with MVP performance
Pakenham Officer Star NewsPakenham’s Aaron Small took out the Grand Final MVP for his role in the Warriors 93-71 triumph over Ballarat at Cardinia Life on Saturday night.…
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Vic Country girls analysed
Dandenong Star JournalVic Country’s Under-18 Girls National Championships concluded on Sunday, losing by 20 points. There were 16 local girls who suited up for Vic Country, which…
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Hampton Park Dee-stroyed
Cranbourne Star NewsIn Southern Division 2, all eyes were on the top-of-the-table clash between Hampton Park and Chelsea Heights, with the Demons cruising to a 33-point win.…
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Storm closing in on finals
Pakenham Officer Star NewsCardinia 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…
Entertainment
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Muralist dips lid to Dandy Pig
Dandenong Star JournalDecades of dormant memories are being roused by a blazing mural tribute to the iconic Dandy Pig neon sign. Acclaimed artist Claudio Mantuano has portrayed…
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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…
More News
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Works start on Cranbourne greyhound track revamp
Cranbourne Star NewsWorks are set to start on a revamped greyhound track at Cranbourne Racecourse this month. The track had been shut down in 2022 after several…
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Victoria Police investigates Springvale carjacking
Dandenong Star JournalPolice are investigating the circumstances surrounding an aggravated carjacking in Springvale on 9 June 2025. It is believed the offender, armed with a knife, approached…
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More schools on the way
Pakenham Officer Star NewsThe 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…
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Women celebrate Teeyan
Pakenham Officer Star NewsThe 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…
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Red Cross fundraiser delights
Pakenham Officer Star NewsThe Annual Fashion Parade and Luncheon for the Berwick Friends of Red Cross was another delightful event, ably assisted by the Ladies of the Friendship…
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Firm pledges to fight rising taxes
Dandenong Star JournalA 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…