News
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Rooming houses under the radar
Dandenong Star JournalNeighbours have been shocked to discover an unannounced rooming house is being built in their leafy Dandenong street. Without notification or even a planning permit,…
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Driver arrested after alleged 140km/h escapade
Dandenong Star JournalA 22-year-old woman has been arrested after police tracked an allegedly speeding stolen car from Springvale to Chadstone. Patrolling officers say they saw the white…
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Berwick woman imprisoned after embezzling almost $150K from family friend
Berwick Star NewsFormer Berwick Junior Football Club President Kate Murphy has been sentenced to 112 days in prison for embezzling almost $150K in her former role at…
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Seeking the Westall UFO ‘truth’
Dandenong Star JournalA researcher is leading calls for a federal inquiry to finally shed light on Australia’s best-known UFO mystery, Westall 1966. More than 200 students and…
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Trips to the country
Berwick Star NewsSpring into Queensland Country for a season of colour, flavour, and celebration. Rolling hills, blooming gardens, and vibrant landscapes set the stage for festivals, farmers’…
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Call to save 43 Oasis trees
Dandenong Star JournalGreen groups are calling for Greater Dandenong Council to save 43 trees making way for the $122 million Dandenong Wellbeing Centre. Most of the doomed…
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Banksia Festival blooms at Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne
Cranbourne Star NewsThe Banksia Festival at Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne, held from 16 to 24 August 2025, celebrated Australian culture through the iconic Banksia genus. Presented by…
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Casting stones
Pakenham Officer Star NewsGembrook residents are demanding answers from Cardinia Shire Council after repeated tyre damage and safety risks on Ure Road have left drivers out of pocket…
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Principal hits the drums for charity
Pakenham Officer Star NewsBeaconhills College will launch an inaugural Battle of the Super Bands charity event on Friday 5 September. The event will see student bands from the…
Sport
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Huge moment for Martello
Pakenham Officer Star News**PEARCEDALE recently recognised one of the greatest local footballers to ever do it, John Martello, naming the club’s terrace after the legend who has been…
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Nightmare, Nick and Nathan
Pakenham Officer Star NewsWell lads, welcome back to another week of Let’s Talk Sport, plenty of finals action and it’s all heating up with the pointy end of…
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Andrews lights up the course at Lang Lang
Berwick Star NewsLANG LANG GOLF It was a week to remember at Lang Lang Golf Club with strong fields, impressive scores and a standout double from Lee…
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Casey the VFL’s giant sleeper
Berwick Star NewsCasey is ready to make a mark in the VFL finals – and looms as a danger side for the rest of the competition. The…
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Casey the VFL’s sleeper
Cranbourne Star NewsCasey is ready to make a mark in the VFL finals – and looms as a danger side for the rest of the competition. The…
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Cannons back to their best in top division
Cranbourne Star NewsCasey Cannons finished the home-and-away season in first place on the Men’s Vic League (MVL2) ladder after thumping St Bede’s 10-0. Having seven goal scorers…
Entertainment
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Connection creates happiness
Dandenong Star JournalThe importance of human connection is grounded in evolutionary biology. A meaning life must be found in the here and now — in the experiences…
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Cover your head, it’s swooping season!
Dandenong Star JournalWalkers and cyclists are being warned to be alert for swooping birds during Spring Greater Dandenong Council is installing warning signs during the traditional bird-breeding…
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Booked up for storied celebrations
Dandenong Star JournalIt’s that time of year when our favourite book characters take new life. Students at Spring Parks and Dandenong North primary schools dressed up as…
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Finding common ground
Endeavour Hills Hallam Doveton Star JournalThe Interfaith Network is about creating spaces where people are seen, heard, and embraced for who they are, no matter their faith background. It’s about…
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Inspiring the next generation of illustrators
Pakenham Officer Star NewsEmerald Library had an incredible visit from an award-winning children’s book author and illustrator on Thursday 21 August to help celebrate Book Week. Nicky Johnston…
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Inara’s art of generosity
Dandenong Star JournalTwo decades ago, Inara Taylor gifted a popular art show to Noble Park. Now the 82-year-old Traralgon-based painter is bearing more gifts to help raise…
More News
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Biosecurity projects funded
Pakenham Officer Star NewsMinister for Agriculture Ros Spence has announced $15 million for 22 projects that will strengthen Victoria’s biosecurity and safeguard livestock industries as part of the…
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Volunteering at Living Learning Pakenham
Pakenham Officer Star NewsLiving Learning Pakenham (LLP) relies on volunteers who give their time, skills, and experience to contribute to our community. Volunteering brings people together and strengthens…
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Local legend Frank Scadden dies at 86
Pakenham Officer Star NewsGippsland legend Frank Scadden fondly remembered for his decades behind the wheel of a livestock truck, has passed away at the age of 86. From…
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22 hectare renewable battery proposed for Bunyip North
Pakenham Officer Star NewsA large energy storage facility is being proposed for Bunyip North by a multinational energy company with the purpose of supporting the renewable transition locally.…
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New mental health support service
Pakenham Officer Star NewsCardinia Shire Council welcomes the Victorian’s Government’s announcement that it will establish a new Mental Health and Wellbeing Local in Cardinia Shire. Cardinia Shire is…
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Probian returns to Gazette
Pakenham Officer Star NewsMembers of two local Probus clubs were given a rare glimpse into the workings of local journalism when they visited the Star News Group newsroom…