News
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Satisfaction soars, crime fears prevail
Dandenong Star JournalGreater Dandenong Council is tops in Melbourne for customer satisfaction, according to a recent survey. But crime, perceived safety and policing remain a key concern.…
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Buses replacements on Cranbourne and Pakenham lines in August
Berwick Star NewsBoth the Cranbourne and Pakenham train lines will be facing two weeks of disruptions, as buses will replace trains throughout August. Level crossing removal works…
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Homelessness can ‘happen to anyone’
Dandenong Star JournalBrian Power was among five others who spoke to the hundred-strong crowd at the launch of the Southeast Homelessness and Housing Alliance on Thursday, 31…
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Alliance to tackle Sth East homelessness
Dandenong Star JournalA step in the right direction to tackling hidden homelessness in the southeast has been made as the Southeast Homelessness and Housing Alliance officially launched…
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Homelessness Alliance formed
Berwick Star NewsA step in the right direction to tackling hidden homelessness in the southeast has been made as the Southeast Homelessness and Housing Alliance officially launched…
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Company tax and regulation reform on the cards
Cranbourne Star NewsA Productivity Commission (PC) proposal to change the way businesses are taxed would boost Australia’s GDP by $14 billion with no net cost to the…
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Graffiti frustrations
Berwick Star NewsCommunity distaste for the graffiti plastered on the train track overpass on Clyde Road has reached a boiling point, as councillors and residents gathered in…
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Aussie-only steel for new Dandenong aquatic centre
Dandenong Star JournalImported steel has been expressly barred from the $122 million Dandenong Wellbeing Centre project. This year, ADCO Constructions was controversially appointed by Greater Dandenong Council…
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Cranbourne man removing copper cables arrested in Mulgrave
Cranbourne Star NewsPolice from Glen Waverly have arrested a Cranbourne man who was caught removing copper cabling in Mulgrave this morning. Officers were first called to the…
Sport
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Lively Gippslander injured
Berwick Star NewsSpeedy Vic Country player Baia Pugh’s season appears over after she broke her collarbone on Saturday for Gippsland Power. It’s a heartbreaking setback for the…
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Zeunert’s rapid rise
Pakenham Officer Star NewsPakenham teenager Mitch Zeunert continued his meteoric rise on Saturday night in Pakenham’s do-or-die finals win. A development player with very limited Big V experience…
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Classy Cleland deserving winner of David Blake Medal
Pakenham Officer Star NewsCardinia Waters Bowls Club recently set the new bowls season in motion with its Annual General Meeting held on Monday afternoon followed by its Trophy…
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Captain Kaleb stands tall
Pakenham Officer Star NewsPakenham Warriors coach Braden Venning has poured praise on the leadership of Kaleb Beveridge, whose first quarter helped seal a do-or-die win on Saturday night.…
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Berwick’s record-breaker
Cranbourne Star NewsBerwick co-captain Tom Brennan broke the club’s games record in Saturday’s win over Vermont, his 227th at the top level. The triple premiership player has…
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Bulldogs youngsters flying
Berwick Star NewsBunyip’s Under-16 side has been a shining light in 2025. The Bulldogs have gone through the season undefeated, winning 12 games and drawing one to…
Entertainment
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Snowfest sizzles in wintry Springvale
Endeavour Hills Hallam Doveton Star JournalAmid heavy showers, the snow show did go on in Springvale. The annual Springvale Snow Fest packed up the snow machine due to rain but…
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Celebrate the important things
Dandenong Star JournalQuote from a Baha’i prayer: “O God! Refresh and gladden my spirit. Purify my heart. Illumine my powers!” It is hard to avoid witnessing the…
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Girls fire up for CFA emergency drills
Berwick Star NewsFemale teens from across the state were put through fire simulations and drills at CFA’s training ground at Bangholme. During the action-packed day, emergency-services members…
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Captain Doveton’s historic house still stands
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…
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It’s all about what’s inside you
Endeavour Hills Hallam Doveton Star JournalYou want to make big changes in your life, like being healthier or more patient. You know these changes are good for you. But it…
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Inflated fun for all
Dandenong Star JournalA giant 300-metre inflatable obstacle course dubbed the Monster is the highlight of an indoor fun festival at Caribbean Gardens, Scoresby. The inaugural South East…
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Modular saves housing crisis
Pakenham Officer Star NewsAs Australia’s ambitious housing targets slip further out of reach, Pakenham-based modular builder Grove has made a decisive move to help close the gap, shifting…
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Plenty to celebrate at Cockatoo CFA
Pakenham Officer Star NewsCockatoo Fire Brigade celebrated their renovated fire station and new command vehicle which will further boost their ability to protect their community. Deputy Chief Officer…
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Two weeks of disruptions for the Cranbourne and Pakenham lines
Cranbourne Star NewsBuses will replace trains on sections of the Cranbourne and Pakenham lines in August, while level crossing removal works power ahead on Webster Street, Dandenong.…
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Mayors decline US-based antisemitism forum
Dandenong Star JournalGreater Dandenong and Casey councillors have turned down invitations to attend an Australian Mayors Summit Against Anti-Semitism to be held on the Gold Coast. The…
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Casey out as councils rally against levy
Berwick Star NewsVictorian councils gathered in Melbourne on Saturday, 26 July, in a united front to oppose the State Government’s $5.14 billion ESVF levy. The levy, which…
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Pest-controller jailed for black-market gun role
Dandenong Star JournalA former pest-controller has been jailed for possessing three stolen guns and for slashing an associate’s head with a machete in Mulgrave. Timothy Paul, 35,…