News
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When global conflict causes local turbulence
Endeavour Hills Hallam Doveton Star JournalIn our first column we wrote about youth crime and the cracks forming in Australia’s social fabric. We return to those cracks – but this…
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Access and adequacy questioned on drought relief
Pakenham Officer Star NewsThe state government continues to implement support for farmers amidst one of the driest years in recent memory, but not only is its adequacy being…
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Cost of living support day is back
Pakenham Officer Star NewsNeeded more than ever, the Bring Your Bills day will be back in Pakenham next week, ready to help locals with cost-of-living relief. As bills…
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Syringe machine a topic of pointed debate
Dandenong Star JournalRelocating Springvale’s controversial syringe-vending machine may not be the solution to strong community concerns, according to a former mayor. Local leaders are organising a petition…
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Locals slam ‘Post and Boast’ Law
Pakenham Officer Star NewsA new state law aimed at jailing offenders who post videos of their crimes online has drawn fierce criticism from Casey and Cardinia residents who…
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$430k for Pakenham Outdoor Pool
Pakenham Officer Star NewsThe Pakenham Outdoor Pool will see a $430,000 injection over the next 12 months, thanks to a recent uptick in funding from Cardinia Shire Council.…
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Buyer for Peter Stevens Dandenong
Dandenong Star JournalBuyers have been found for the majority of collapsed retailer Peter Stevens Motorcycles, including its Dandenong outlets. KordaMentha administrators of the 55-year-old retailing giant announced…
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Dandenong Sth gas leak under control
Dandenong Star JournalAfter eight hours on the scene, fire fighters have brought a gas leak from a chemical reaction in a Dandenong South factory under control and…
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Berwick College basketball to the international stage
Berwick Star NewsBerwick College’s Basketball Academy is set to take on an international stage, after being selected to represent Australia at the prestigious NBA Rising Stars Invitational…
Sport
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Fortnight from hell as Redbacks concede 90 goals in two weeks
Pakenham Officer Star NewsThe magnificent 20-goal performance of Longwarry’s Jason Wells against Poowong on Saturday got us thinking back to one of the most incredible fortnights of football…
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Consistency key for Cross
Pakenham Officer Star NewsContinuity and confidence have produced a breakout first half of the season for Casey utility Paddy Cross. Cross has played all 11 games for Casey…
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Young Bulls finding form
Cranbourne Star NewsNoble Park made it back-to-back wins on Saturday with a big second quarter lifting it to a 12.11(83) to 7.13(55) victory over South Croydon. The…
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Foxes pair shining bright
Berwick Star NewsThe list of accolades is ever growing for Narre North Foxes duo Lily Brittain and Ella Bologa. The two 16-year-olds, both part of Melbourne’s Next…
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Cranbourne celebrates premiership heroes
Cranbourne Star NewsIt was a big day for Cranbourne on-field as the seniors won their second game of the season, but it was just as big off-field…
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Small forward Hayden Brough stars in one-point Eagles win
Pakenham Officer Star NewsBeaconsfield flipped the script. After succumbing to a heartbreaking one-point loss to Park Orchards off the back of a fourth-quarter fadeout last weekend, the Eagles…
Entertainment
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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…
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Beloved school crossing supervisor to retire after 38 years
Endeavour Hills Hallam Doveton Star JournalFor nearly four decades, rain or shine, Rhonda Hampton has stood faithfully on Chandler Road in Keysborough, guiding generations of children safely to school with…
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Full house of fun: Drag Bingo Night delights Lynbrook
Endeavour Hills Hallam Doveton Star JournalA Drag Bingo night was held at Lynbrook Community Centre over the past weekend, as Casey Council celebrates Pride Month. According to City of Casey…
More News
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Dandenong Sth gas leak yet to be controlled
Dandenong Star JournalBuildings have been evacuated as fire fighters remain at the scene of an out-of-control hazardous gas leak in Dandenong South’s industrial area on Friday 27…
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Soil needed to dig deeper into microbiome research
Berwick Star NewsThis World Microbiome Day, Agriculture Victoria is launching an expression of interest campaign to encourage farmers to donate soil samples to a National Soil Action…
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Playground upgrade welcomed
Berwick Star NewsA beloved playground in Berwick is getting a significant overhaul, as $700,000 has been pledged by the City of Casey for its upgrades. Pioneer Park,…
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Backyard to big leagues: Cranbourne boys share football dream
Cranbourne Star NewsWhat are the odds that two rising football talents, both under 10, both training with elite squads, would live in the same neighbourhood, go to…
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Gas leak warning in Dandenong Sth
Dandenong Star JournalFire fighters have responded to a hazardous gas leak in Dandenong South on Friday 27 June. Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) were called to an industrial…
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Construction welcome, but deadline a surprise
Berwick Star NewsBarriers and illuminated signs have popped up along Berwick-Cranbourne Road, as construction preparation around the Thompsons Road roundabout in Clyde North begins. This development comes…