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Book Week with authors Graeme and Julia Cann
Pakenham Officer Star News1. What book are you currently reading, and what drew you to it? Julia: I am currently reading “Thank God its Monday” by Paul Bartlett.…
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Book Week with Pakenham Library Branch Manager Kelly West
Pakenham Officer Star NewsWhat is one book that everyone should read and why? I think everyone should read the one book that they become totally immersed in. The…
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Unlock your imagination
Pakenham Officer Star NewsAs Book Week celebrates the power of stories, local authors continue to inspire young minds, encouraging creativity, empathy, and the joy of reading. Gazette journalist…
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Battin leadership facing mounting pressure
Pakenham Officer Star NewsPressure is mounting on local MP and Opposition Leader Brad Battin after continued decline in opinion polls less than a year since he took the…
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Good Samaritan mistakenly banned for mother’s lies
Pakenham Officer Star NewsThe local who started the fundraiser to support the family of Sarah Kelly was appalled to find she had been deceived, after it was revealed…
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Blade’s NDIS victory
Pakenham Officer Star NewsAfter a one year “ugly battle” with the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), Pakenham parents Nurindah Lestari and Tony Sullivan have finally secured additional funding…
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Five charged following aggravated burglaries and pursuit
Pakenham Officer Star NewsMill Park Divisional Response Unit officers have charged five teenagers following a series of alleged armed robberies across metropolitan Melbourne on August 18. The alleged…
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Seven attendees, full security
Endeavour Hills Hallam Doveton Star JournalWelcome to the new era of attending a Casey Council Meeting. Walking from the carpark to Bunjil Place, the first thing I noticed was a…
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Food tourism – a new way to enjoy Japan
Berwick Star NewsFoodlovers make up some of the most dedicated travellers in the world – and why not? While so many cuisines and recipes have travelled the…
Sport
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Milestone goals for Miller
Cranbourne Star News**It was a huge day for the MILLER family at KOOWEERUP with Ellie Miller playing her 300th game on Saturday. Ellie is the wife of…
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Health check and our heroes
Cranbourne Star NewsJONTY: Good morning team, another huge weekend of sport coming up with finals. Beaconsfield, Devon Meadows, Pearcedale, Pakenham and Longwarry all to play off in…
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Lions seek revenge as Pakenham reacquaint with Blues
Pakenham Officer Star NewsPakenham 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…
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Young ruck progressing
Cranbourne Star NewsYoung Beaconsfield tall Harry Coe is quickly forging a reputation as a capable emerging ruck at VFL level. Coe has been named in the best…
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Proud Magpies fall short after strong debut season
Berwick Star NewsAfter a successful first season in the top grade of Southern netball Narre Warren fell nine goals short in the preliminary final against Cheltenham on…
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Hock and Mills bring magic show to Lang Lang
Cranbourne Star NewsLANG 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…
Entertainment
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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…
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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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Donation warms hearts
Cranbourne Star NewsCranbourne households will be a little warmer this winter after the donation of brand-new blankets from local volunteers with Casey-based BAPS Charities. On 4 August,…
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Meth-car horror
Pakenham Officer Star NewsA Berwick young mother expecting her second child in October says she has been left “distressed, dismissed, and unsupported” after insurance giant Suncorp refused to…
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Rising fury against levy
Cranbourne Star NewsAs annual rate notices prepare to land in mailboxes, anger is brewing in the community. Nearly 200 locals, including Cardinia Shire Cr Trudi Paton, packed…
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Order to shut down Springvale depot
Dandenong Star JournalA landowner has been ordered by VCAT to clean up and cease an unauthorized truck depot and dumping ground in Springvale. VCAT member Dalia Cook…
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Trendy Interiors draws the curtain
Dandenong Star JournalThe Dandenong Hub Arcade’s Trendy Interiors store will draw its curtains in a bittersweet move after 35 years in the area. Daughter and mother duo…
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Frustrations and concerns continue amidst consultation for Kramer Drive car park
Berwick Star NewsThe recent announcement by the City of Casey to conduct consultation on the Kramer Drive car park in Berwick has been met with objections from…