News
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Letter to Editor: The March for Australia is un-Australian
Cranbourne Star NewsForgive me for my naivety but the people we saw at the March for Australia rallies at the weekend are not the true representation of…
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Zoning deadlock frustrates
Pakenham Officer Star NewsFor over a decade, landowners between Peck Road and Brown Road in Pakenham have been trapped in a cycle of frustration over zoning and planning…
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Success as $200,000 wiped from Bring Your Bills event
Cranbourne Star NewsThe Bring Your Bills event on Tuesday, 2 September, was a resounding success, as just over $200,000 in debt was cleared on the day. The…
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UPDATE: Casey reacts to Operation Sandon charges
Dandenong Star JournalTwo people, including a former Casey councillor, have been charged from matters arising from the Operation Sandon corruption inquiry. The Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission (IBAC)…
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Legacy for Olivia
Pakenham Officer Star NewsFunding for at-home meal support programs for people suffering from eating disorders has been recommended by the State Coroner in response to the tragic suicide…
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Tender awarded for construction of Youth Hub project
Pakenham Officer Star NewsCardinia Shire Council has awarded the tender for construction of the Youth Hub in Pakenham. At the Council meeting on 18 August, Council resolved to…
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Unique project unearths deaf history
Dandenong Star JournalGreater Dandenong creative artists are diving deep into how deaf-authored knowledge and perspectives have been collected throughout history. The $15,000 State Library Victoria Fellowship has…
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Update on hundreds of dead birds in Springvale
Dandenong Star JournalToxicology testing by the Conservation Regulator has identified the presence of Methomyl and Mevinphos in samples taken from birds after more than 200 were found…
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Narre Warren South man found dead in Ivanhoe
Berwick Star NewsThe deceased body of a Narre Warren South man was found in Ivanhoe on Tuesday, 2 September, after emergency services were called to a property…
Sport
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Floyd un-Loch’s the secret on a freezing cold day for bowls
Berwick Star NewsIt was a day when only the bravest of members from the South West Gippsland Midweek Bowling Group took to the rink with 26 players…
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Young Puma cubs pounce
Pakenham Officer Star NewsPakenham Baseball Club added silverware to the town vault on Saturday after the Pumas scored a memorable victory over Cheltenham Rustlers Blue in the Dandenong…
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Too easy for seven-goal Yze
Dandenong Star JournalCasey Demons youngster Noah Yze announced himself to the VFL on Saturday, kicking seven goals to lead his side to a 20.12(132) to 8.8(56) elimination…
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Westerners in big dance for first time in over three decades
Berwick Star NewsDandenong West is through to its first senior grand final in 33 years after knocking off Lyndale in the Southern Football Netball League Division 3…
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Huge week of golfing thrills at Lang Lang
Cranbourne Star NewsLANG LANG GOLF It was another memorable week for members at Lang Lang Golf Club with players battling strong winds, showers and plenty of tricky…
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Blues too strong for Lions
Pakenham Officer Star NewsPakenham’s poor start has cost it with table-topping Seville putting the Lions away in the Outer East Division 1 A Grade netball second semi-final. The…
Entertainment
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Stepping up for Schools Spectacular
Dandenong Star JournalA cast of thousands of young singers, dancers, circus artists and musicians are set to mark the 30th anniversary of the Victorian State Schools Spectacular.…
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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…
More News
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Operation Sandon charges laid
Cranbourne Star NewsTwo people, including a former Casey councillor, have been charged from matters arising from the Operation Sandon corruption inquiry. The Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission (IBAC)…
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Anti-immigration rallies spark backlash in Casey
Berwick Star NewsThe anti-immigration rallies on August 31 have boiled over to the City of Casey, as a youth outreach event was cancelled a week prior, with…
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Clyde North residents demand action at Pattersons and Tuckers Road intersection
Cranbourne Star NewsClyde North locals say they’ve had enough of the crashes at the Pattersons Road and Tuckers Road intersection, claiming that Casey Council is dragging its…
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Eviction but not, basketball club in dispute over shed
Berwick Star NewsBerwick Basketball Club has found itself at the centre of a dispute with Casey Council over its long-standing use of a storeroom at the Berwick…
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Hampton Park resident frustrated after 18 months of neglected median strip
Cranbourne Star NewsA Hampton Park resident says he has been left “beyond frustrated” after waiting nearly 18 months and making six calls to VicRoads for the overgrown…
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Teens in alleged stolen car charged after police pursuit
Dandenong Star JournalFour teens, including two from Greater Dandenong, have been charged after an alleged attempted carjacking and police pursuit in the South East. Police say a…