News


  • ESVF hits residents, CRRA weighs in

    ESVF hits residents, CRRA weighs in

    Berwick Star News

    The hotly criticised emergency services and volunteers fund levy has taken effect for many residents throughout Victoria and Casey, with the Casey Residents’ and Ratepayers…

  • Hoon-meet cars fail the unroadworthy test

    Hoon-meet cars fail the unroadworthy test

    Dandenong Star Journal

    More than 150 drivers accused of taking part in illegal hoon gatherings across Greater Dandenong were requested by police to surrender their cars for roadworthy…

  • Book week with author Danyal Diallo

    Book week with author Danyal Diallo

    Pakenham Officer Star News

    1. What is your biggest accomplishment that you are most proud of? Earlier this year, I published my first book titled Rising From The Rooftop:…

  • Pakenham Library celebrates Book Week

    Pakenham Library celebrates Book Week

    Pakenham Officer Star News

    Wicked to whimsy, Pakenham Library celebrated their favourite characters to mark this year’s Book Week. Staff and residents dressed up on Tuesday for Book Week…

  • Permit still undetermined despite Costco Pakenham expected in 2027

    Permit still undetermined despite Costco Pakenham expected in 2027

    Pakenham Officer Star News

    Excitement is brewing as Costco expect its Pakenham warehouse to be open in 2027, but hopes remain reserved as an approved permit is still far…

  • Dandenong man charged with Cobram murder

    Dandenong man charged with Cobram murder

    Dandenong Star Journal

    A Dandenong man has been charged over the death of a woman in Cobram on Tuesday 19 August. Homicide Squad detectives charged the 45-year-old with…

  • $80K gold heist: Springvale family looted

    $80K gold heist: Springvale family looted

    Dandenong Star Journal

    A devastated Springvale family have been robbed of their dream to buy land for a house after a home robbery wiped out almost $80,000 of…

  • Signs up as lake petition moves forward

    Signs up as lake petition moves forward

    Berwick Star News

    Large signs have been propped up around homes in Berwick Springs, weeks after Ann-Marie Hermans said in Parliament that she was aiming to table the…

  • Staying in style and safe

    Staying in style and safe

    Dandenong Star Journal

    The Transport Accident Commission (TAC) has enlisted the support of local barbers and stylists to inspire talks on road safety. As part of a novel…

Sport


  • Lions seek revenge as Pakenham reacquaint with Blues

    Lions seek revenge as Pakenham reacquaint with Blues

    Pakenham Officer Star News

    Pakenham has no time to rue Saturday’s round-18 performance with the Lions set to line up against Seville again in this week’s qualifying final. Pakenham…

  • Young ruck progressing

    Young ruck progressing

    Cranbourne Star News

    Young Beaconsfield tall Harry Coe is quickly forging a reputation as a capable emerging ruck at VFL level. Coe has been named in the best…

  • Proud Magpies fall short after strong debut season

    Proud Magpies fall short after strong debut season

    Berwick Star News

    After a successful first season in the top grade of Southern netball Narre Warren fell nine goals short in the preliminary final against Cheltenham on…

  • Hock and Mills bring magic show to Lang Lang

    Hock and Mills bring magic show to Lang Lang

    Cranbourne Star News

    LANG LANG GOLF It was a week that will long be remembered at Lang Lang Golf Club with not one, but two holes-in-one recorded. On…

  • Finals entrée for Pakenham

    Finals entrée for Pakenham

    Pakenham Officer Star News

    Finals are now the focus for the Pakenham Pumas after a compelling last round of the season saw wins to B2 and C2 and A2…

  • Slippery slope ends for Eels

    Slippery slope ends for Eels

    Pakenham Officer Star News

    A 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…

Entertainment


  • 3D animations light up world fare

    3D animations light up world fare

    Dandenong Star Journal

    A unique 3D-dining experience is lighting up tables at Hyatt Place in Caribbean Park, Scoresby. In an exclusive Victorian season, Le Petit Chef & Friends…

  • Choosing hope in troubled times

    Choosing hope in troubled times

    Dandenong Star Journal

    In a time when the news is filled with war, climate change, and other disasters, beginning an article with the words “I am hopeful for…

  • Muralist dips lid to Dandy Pig

    Muralist dips lid to Dandy Pig

    Dandenong Star Journal

    Decades of dormant memories are being roused by a blazing mural tribute to the iconic Dandy Pig neon sign. Acclaimed artist Claudio Mantuano has portrayed…

  • Milestone for iconic art show

    Milestone for iconic art show

    Dandenong Star Journal

    Entries are open for the 20th anniversary of the Noble Park Community Centre Art Show. The iconic event was the brainchild of Hugh Kilgower and…

  • Poem for peace

    Poem for peace

    Endeavour Hills Hallam Doveton Star Journal

    May I invite you to reflect with me … and may our hearts be in shared humanity, let us pause for a sacred moment of…

  • Showcase of our special city

    Showcase of our special city

    Dandenong Star Journal

    A 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…

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  • Battin doubles-down on crime-scene presser

    Battin doubles-down on crime-scene presser

    Dandenong Star Journal

    Opposition leader Brad Battin has double-downed on controversially addressing media at a homicide investigation in Dandenong on Tuesday 19 August. Upon hearing about the incident…

  • An unenthusiastic crowd to attend Dandenong showgrounds

    An unenthusiastic crowd to attend Dandenong showgrounds

    Dandenong Star Journal

    More than 150 drivers accused of taking part in illegal hoon gatherings across Greater Dandenong will be forced to surrender their cars for roadworthy checks…

  • Casey councillors slash CEO powers to $5m

    Casey councillors slash CEO powers to $5m

    Dandenong Star Journal

    Casey councillors have cut back a proposal to give the CEO authority to sign off on contracts worth up to $15 million, with councillors voting…

  • Fed Uni introduced social work degree in Berwick

    Fed Uni introduced social work degree in Berwick

    Berwick Star News

    The Berwick campus of Federation University will be one of two to launch the Bachelor of Social Work degree in order to help address skills…

  • Grant recipients announced

    Grant recipients announced

    Pakenham Officer Star News

    Cardinia 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…

  • Book Week with author Kelly Wilson

    Book Week with author Kelly Wilson

    Pakenham Officer Star News

    1. 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…