News
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New president for CRRA
Cranbourne Star NewsCasey Residents & Ratepayers Association (CRRA) has announced its 2025–26 executive committee following its 2025 Annual General Meeting. Longtime local resident Alan Murphy has been…
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Cranbourne Community Hospital opens
Cranbourne Star NewsCranbourne Community Hospital was officially opened after years of waiting. The plague was unveiled on Saturday 11 October. Operated by Monash Health, the three-storey hospital…
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Anon email attacks council ’culture’
Dandenong Star JournalAn anonymous email taking aim at Greater Dandenong Council’s recruitment and leadership has sparked calls for an external independent investigation. The missive sent to councillors…
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Hill defends migration
Dandenong Star JournalBruce MP and assistant minister Julian Hill has taken aim at critics of Australia’s migration levels. In a speech to a national migration conference on…
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Jail spared after $111K tax fraud
Dandenong Star JournalA former Dandenong North woman has tearfully thanked a judge after being spared jail for defrauding the Australian Taxation Office more than $110,000. Hailey Rowntree,…
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Smoke warning after recycler’s fire
Dandenong Star JournalFirefighters have battled a large rubbish fire at a recycling waste facility in Dandenong South on Sunday evening (12 October). Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) was…
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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…
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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Crew offers free gardening help
Dandenong Star JournalIn the flush of Spring, a charitable service by Freemasons volunteers offering free gardening and maintenance has been launched in Greater Dandenong. With a trailer…
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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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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…