News
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Fallen police officers remembered
Pakenham Officer Star NewsThe tragedy in Porepunkah may have unfolded hours away in Victoria but its impact is being felt deeply in Cardinia and Casey, where communities are…
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From flu shot to The Long Run: Cranbourne radio producer’s prostate cancer wake-up call
Cranbourne Star NewsCranbourne radio host and producer Daz Smith will take on The Long Run this September, walking 72km to raise awareness and funds for men affected…
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Duo face court over service station stabbing murder
Dandenong Star JournalTwo people have faced court accused of murdering a man found with stab wounds outside a service station. Aydin Korkmaz, 27, and Jimmy Coumvoulidis, 34,…
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Cranbourne West students speak up against bullying
Cranbourne Star NewsQuarters Primary School in Cranbourne West stood with schools across Australia to say NO to bullying and violence during the Anti-Bully Week. The 2025 theme…
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Soil clean-up dispute goes to VCAT
Dandenong Star JournalA soil-works operator says it went “above and beyond” required protocols as it fights against an order to clean up a contaminated soil mound in…
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MPs query Kingston monitoring
Dandenong Star JournalOpposition MPs have demanded answers on why the State Government has installed municipal monitors to oversee Kingston Council. The Government appointed John Tanner AM and…
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Pair charged with Dandenong murder
Dandenong Star JournalTwo men have been charged over the death of a man in Dandenong in August. Police raided three properties in Doveton, Blackburn South and Endeavour…
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Man winched to safety in Tonimbuk
Pakenham Officer Star NewsA man was winched to safety via helicopter after getting stuck in mud in Tonimbuk this week. Emergency services were called to the property on…
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Prized possession goes up in flames
Pakenham Officer Star NewsA prized possession of restored trucks and hot rods has gone up in flames after a fire at a Pakenham factory. Firefighters responded to a…
Sport
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Andrews lights up the course at Lang Lang
Berwick Star NewsLANG LANG GOLF It was a week to remember at Lang Lang Golf Club with strong fields, impressive scores and a standout double from Lee…
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Casey the VFL’s giant sleeper
Berwick Star NewsCasey is ready to make a mark in the VFL finals – and looms as a danger side for the rest of the competition. The…
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Casey the VFL’s sleeper
Cranbourne Star NewsCasey is ready to make a mark in the VFL finals – and looms as a danger side for the rest of the competition. The…
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Cannons back to their best in top division
Cranbourne Star NewsCasey Cannons finished the home-and-away season in first place on the Men’s Vic League (MVL2) ladder after thumping St Bede’s 10-0. Having seven goal scorers…
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Warriors fall short in prelim
Pakenham Officer Star NewsA sour way to end an impressive season. The Pakenham Warriors Championship Women came up short against Bulleen in the preliminary final on Saturday at…
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Dwyer recognised for strong season with Narre Warren
Cranbourne Star NewsNarre Warren’s Gabrielle Dwyer capped off a strong individual season to win the Southern Netball A1 best and fairest with 25 votes. The assistant coach…
Entertainment
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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…
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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…
More News
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Dictator comparison sparks criticism
Dandenong Star JournalLiberal South-eastern Metropolitan MP Ann-Marie Hermans has compared former Premier Daniel Andrews to Joseph Stalin during a parliamentary debate on Wednesday, 27 August. This first…
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WTE incinerators under the blowtorch
Cranbourne Star NewsA State Parliament inquiry has been launched into waste-to-energy incinerators, with the support of Government MPs. Meanwhile during a debate on the issue, Upper House…
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Casey Council recognises the heart of the community at Mayoral celebration
Cranbourne Star NewsCity of Casey hosted a community service organisations partnership celebration at Bunjil Place on Monday 25 August. Mayor Cr Stefan Koomen was joined by Deputy…
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Armed carjacker gets bogged down
Dandenong Star JournalA man who carjacked a victim at knifepoint before bogging the vehicle in a garden 150 metres away has been jailed. Reza Muradi, about 23-24…
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Emergency Management Plan consultation period open in Casey
Cranbourne Star NewsThe City of Casey is seeking the community’s input on their recent goal to review the Municipal Energy Management Plan. Updated every three years, the…
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Climate education for schools in Casey underway
Berwick Star NewsThe City of Casey’s Climate Action Living Labs have been active throughout August, as the Monash University project takes its first steps of the 12-month…