News
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Grant recipients announced
Pakenham Officer Star NewsCardinia Shire Council have announced the recipients of the 2025/26 Wellbeing Support and Community Capital Works Grants. Council have granted funding to 69 community groups…
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Book Week with author Kelly Wilson
Pakenham Officer Star News1. What book are you currently reading, and what drew you to it? I’m currently reading 3 books. I’ve always got more than one on…
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Fergie honoured for 25 years
Pakenham Officer Star NewsA dedicated community volunteer has been honoured for his time recently in Emerald, as he continues to tend the gardens and gravesides at the local…
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Thief jailed after high-speed, fiery chase
Cranbourne Star NewsA car thief who assaulted police officers, fled at speeds up to 170km/h and crashed and torched the stolen Jeep in Cranbourne has been jailed.…
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Gains toward a violence-free South East
Dandenong Star JournalA four-year strategy led by Women’s Health in the South East has been hailed for taking steps towards a more gender-equitable, violence-free region. WHISE’s Promoting…
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AgriFutures unleashed
Pakenham Officer Star NewsThe 2025 AgriFutures Stakeholder Summit was the largest and most ambitious yet, tripling in scale and relocating to Canberra for a week of powerful connection…
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Tan responds to complaint against Garad
Dandenong Star JournalGreater Dandenong Council’s acting mayor, Sophie Tan has steered clear of councillor Rhonda Garad’s “personal” social media activity after a recent complaint. The most recent…
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Casey’s gifting policy updated
Berwick Star NewsA new threshold for disclosable gifts for councillors has been set at $50, aligning it with the overall staff gift policy, following a swift unanimous…
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Lights for two, Christmas funds split
Berwick Star NewsA proposal to fund Christmas lights in Berwick High Street was ultimately amended to share the $50,000 budget with Cranbourne’s High Street, following debate over…
Sport
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Finals entrée for Pakenham
Pakenham Officer Star NewsFinals are now the focus for the Pakenham Pumas after a compelling last round of the season saw wins to B2 and C2 and A2…
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Slippery slope ends for Eels
Pakenham Officer Star NewsA competitive but non-productive second half of the season has continued for the Pakenham Rugby League Club after the Eels ended their 2025 campaign with…
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Elation and heartbreak
Cranbourne Star NewsAlmost every game in the past month has been like a grand final for Devon Meadows. A goal after the siren to Jack Wilson to…
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Beaconsfield stumble into qualifying final
Berwick Star NewsBeaconsfield owes Mooroolbark defender Jett Hartman a slab. As the Eagles’ last home-and-away game slipped out of its grasp against Park Orchards in what was…
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Parkfield salute in winter cricket competition
Dandenong Star JournalNoble Park based cricket club Parkfield won a thrilling grand final last weekend against Victoria Vikings to seal the 2025 Mid-Year Cricket Association. Parkfield got…
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Casey VFL finals bound
Cranbourne Star NewsA win over second-placed Box Hill has sealed Casey a coveted spot in the VFL top six. The victory is Casey’s fourth on the bounce…
Entertainment
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3D animations light up world fare
Dandenong Star JournalA unique 3D-dining experience is lighting up tables at Hyatt Place in Caribbean Park, Scoresby. In an exclusive Victorian season, Le Petit Chef & Friends…
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Choosing hope in troubled times
Dandenong Star JournalIn a time when the news is filled with war, climate change, and other disasters, beginning an article with the words “I am hopeful for…
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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…
More News
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Casey councillors slash CEO powers to $5 million
Cranbourne Star NewsCasey councillors have cut back a proposal to give the CEO authority to sign off on contracts worth up to $15 million, with councillors voting…
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Casey Council drops controversial vehicle permits in draft Local Law
Cranbourne Star NewsCasey Council has removed a controversial clause that regulates vehicle repair and unregistered vehicles on private properties in its draft Local Law 2025. Matters relating…
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Have your say on ‘new’ Eumemmerring Creek
Dandenong Star JournalPop-up sessions are set to reveal more on the revival of a section of Eumemmerring Creek into a more natural state. Melbourne Water is planning…
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Safeguard against tech savvy offenders
Dandenong Star JournalA state wide campaign for locals to protect their own vehicle is rolled out against thieves using new sophisticated technologies. Both Crime Stoppers Victoria and…
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Planning for growth
Cranbourne Star NewsA call for more collaboration between all levels of government and a cutting of red tape were the themes of Outer Melbourne Council’s (OMC) recent…
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Self-defence laws remain “weak”
Pakenham Officer Star NewsVictims say their security and peace of mind have been shaken after Parliament refused to review self-defence laws, despite rising crime in Casey and Cardinia.…