News
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Five key tips for silage this season
Pakenham Officer Star NewsCapitalising on the spring surplus will be critical on farms this year. While some things are out of our control, focusing on key factors will…
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Funds for Landcare Grants
Pakenham Officer Star NewsMelbourne Water has delivered over half a million dollars to support Landcare groups and networks restoring, enhancing and protecting the local environment. In the 2025…
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Emerald student wins ceramic award at Melbourne Show
Pakenham Officer Star NewsEmerald Primary School student Jack Watson has taken out first place in the ceramics section at this year’s Royal Melbourne Show, impressing judges with his…
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Working success-story
Berwick Star NewsA South East man with intellectual disability juggles a variety of employment thanks to organisations like Wallara and Wintringham. Camilo and his family may not…
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Principal ‘wrapped’ to feed worthy cause
Dandenong Star JournalDandenong Primary School’s principal took on a fun sandwich wrapping competition as part of a campaign to ensure students have lunch at schools. With a…
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Working for success
Dandenong Star JournalA South East man with an intellectual disability is juggling a variety of employment thanks to organisations like Wallara and Wintringham. Camilo and his family…
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Kids sent into ‘voluntary exile’
Pakenham Officer Star NewsSome parents of African descent are sending their children to boarding schools in Uganda, Sudan, Kenya, Egypt, Rwanda in an attempt to keep them safe…
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Medicinal cannabis stigma weighs on working women
Berwick Star NewsA forum exploring Women’s Health and Cannabis run by the Legalise Cannabis Party brought women together in Frankston. Hosted by South-East Metropolitan MP Rachel Payne,…
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Mini bombing spree and a decades-old murder mystery
Berwick Star NewsTo mark Dandenong Star Journal’s 160 years of publication, PHILIP SALAMA-WEST is taking a then-and-now look at the people, places and events that have formed…
Sport
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Hawks chasing first Blood
Cranbourne Star NewsThe cricket gear stayed in the kit bag for another week as the Dandenong District Cricket Association’s (DDCA) turf competitions were called off due to…
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Lions look to make statement in matchup with Seagulls
Cranbourne Star NewsA massive test awaits Pakenham this weekend as the Lions head to Rutter Park to take on CCCA powerhouse Tooradin. Jack Anning’s side looked convincing…
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Crosher turns crusher after interesting lead up for Emerald
Pakenham Officer Star NewsEmerald opener Ian Crosher was a lot more organised during his 101-ball stay at the crease than he was in the lead up to his…
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Drouin pair become Panthers
Cranbourne Star NewsDevon Meadows has boosted its midfield stocks ahead of 2026 as the club prepares for its first season in Division 1 of the Mornington Peninsula…
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Deserving winners across the board in Outer East awards
Pakenham Officer Star NewsThe Outer East Football Netball League hosted its annual awards night on Saturday and winners were spread across the board. In netball, Kaelah O’Shanassy took…
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Lions off to a flying start
Berwick Star NewsStrategy changes in more ways than one have fuelled Pakenham to the perfect start in the Casey Cardinia Cricket Association (CCCA) Premier Division. New approaches…
Entertainment
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Hundreds fill mosque for Seerah conference
Dandenong Star JournalA crowd of 1000 filled the Keysborough Turkish Islamic & Cultural Centre for the 5th Annual Seerah Conference (Mawlid) on 21 September. Hosted by the…
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Exhibition honours Hills seniors
Pakenham Officer Star NewsLong-time Emerald resident and photographer, Paul Bianco is shining a spotlight on the power, presence, and contribution of older community members in his latest exhibition…
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Game for new adventures
Dandenong Star JournalPlayers got to try out an array of board games from around the world at Dandenong Library on Wednesday 8 October. Carrom and Chinese Checkers…
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Spiritual self-care sustains hope
Dandenong Star JournalEvery day we are living a life of hope. We trust the routine we have established and we walk confidently into our day. Then something…
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90 years of Rotary in Dandenong celebrated
Dandenong Star JournalRotarians marked an extraordinary 90 years in Dandenong with a packed dinner at Dandenong Club on Saturday 5 October. Dozens including friends, families and Greater…
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Merinda Park celebrates Multicultural Family Day
Berwick Star NewsMerinda Park Learning and Community Centre held Multicultural Family Day on Saturday 4 October. The event featured a traditional Welcome and Smoking Ceremony, followed by…
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Battin reiterates tax cuts during Cranbourne visit
Berwick Star NewsVictorian Liberal Opposition leader Brad Battin promised to restore “pride in Victoria” and reiterated his party’s policy to tackle crimes and scrap several state taxes…
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Staggering ED wait times for mental health patients
Berwick Star NewsPeople with mental health issues are facing staggering wait times at hospital emergency departments as their only option. According to official Victorian Agency for Health…
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Door knocking campaign launches soon to help residents register their pets
Pakenham Officer Star NewsFrom Friday 10 October, licensed Regi-Check ambassadors will be visiting households to educate pet owners on the importance and benefits of registering their pets. Trained and…
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When the army came to Pakenham, new book celebrates local stories
Pakenham Officer Star NewsMany may know the Salvation Army today through their numerous op shops, but behind that lies a rich history that has impacted countless lives for…
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CCO after ‘devastating’ street-fight injury
Dandenong Star JournalA Dandenong-raised man has avoided jail after causing a victim’s profound head injury during a street-fight. Sam Sua pleaded guilty at the Victorian County Court…
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Upcoming rail disruptions in Melbourne’s south-east
Cranbourne Star NewsThere will be disruptions to metropolitan trains on sections of the Cranbourne and Pakenham lines and V/Line trains on the Traralgon and Bairnsdale lines in…