News
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Cultural centre goes blue for men with prostate cancer
Pakenham Officer Star NewsThe Cardinia Cultural Centre in Pakenham will light up blue every night in September, in support of local men and families with prostate cancer. The…
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Man charged after $50K worth of stolen goods seized
Pakenham Officer Star NewsCardinia Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged a man and seized more than $50,000 worth of goods in Pakenham. Detectives executed a search warrant at…
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Locals prep for the great outdoors
Pakenham Officer Star NewsWith spring finally here, many families are preparing for the summer road trips, and that was provided in full at last weekend’s Gippsland Caravan, Camping…
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The blokes go wild
Pakenham Officer Star NewsThe function centre at Gumbuya World was full to the brom as just under 500 blokes packed in for the Cardinia Casey Biggest Ever Blokes…
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Cat curfew in the spotlight for Casey
Berwick Star NewsThe City of Casey has set its sights on tackling the persistent issue of wandering cats, outlining a tougher stance in its new Domestic Animal…
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Shock on MPs Stalin comparison
Berwick Star NewsShock and disrespect, South-Eastern Metropolitan MP Michael Galea has spoken out against a fellow minister who likened former Premier Daniel Andrews to dictator Joseph Stalin.…
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Four jailed over fatal ambush in Noble Park
Dandenong Star JournalA group of men have been jailed over fatally shooting Noble Park North standover man Tommy Loulanting with a sawn-off shotgun in 2022. Zeeshan Mehdi,…
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Cranbourne named top scam hotspot
Cranbourne Star NewsCranbourne has once again been named among Victoria’s scam hotspots, with new data showing the suburb is one of the state’s top five postcodes for…
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Prevention and intervention, crime discussions in Casey
Berwick Star NewsYouth crime was a close second among residents’ prime concerns during the Neighbourhood Crime Forum at Bunjil Place, with questions around safety and what police…
Sport
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180s and tons getting thrown for fun in SWGDL
Pakenham Officer Star NewsIt was a high-quality night of darts in the South West Gippsland Dart League with six 180s and two 100-plus pegouts thrown in round nine…
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Gippsland ousted in quarter final
Pakenham Officer Star NewsGippsland Power’s girls season is over after an 11.5(71) to 8.4(52) loss to Murray Bushrangers at Shepley Oval on Sunday. The Bushrangers led for the…
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Stingrays progress through Coates League finals
Cranbourne Star NewsDandenong Stingrays’ girls have progressed to the preliminary finals of the Coates League following a comprehensive 9.18(72) to 2.2(14) victory over Geelong. The Stingrays kept…
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City eliminates Thunder
Berwick Star NewsThree things are certain in life: death, taxes and the Dandenong Derby never disappointing. And what a time it was for Dandenong City to get…
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Hawks survive a cliffhanger
Dandenong Star JournalRowville has progressed to the Eastern Premier Division first semi-final after a late-goal to Brock Coleclough propelled the Hawks to a seven-point victory over South…
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Grigg remembered as a great guy and leader
Dandenong Star JournalThe entire Mountain Dart League (MDL) community is mourning the loss of one its greatest contributors and much-loved members after the passing of Alwyn Grigg.…
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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Overdoses’ fatal toll climbs in Greater Dandenong
Dandenong Star JournalDrastic action, including medically-supervised injecting, is required to curb soaring numbers of people dying from unintended drug overdoses, say experts. In the five years 2019-’23,…
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Shisha cafes destroyed by suspicious fires
Dandenong Star JournalTwo shisha lounges in Greater Dandenong have been destroyed by suspicious fires in the early hours of Saturday 30 August. FRV firefighters found a building…
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Rooming houses under the radar
Dandenong Star JournalNeighbours have been shocked to discover an unannounced rooming house is being built in their leafy Dandenong street. Without notification or even a planning permit,…
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Driver arrested after alleged 140km/h escapade
Dandenong Star JournalA 22-year-old woman has been arrested after police tracked an allegedly speeding stolen car from Springvale to Chadstone. Patrolling officers say they saw the white…
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Berwick woman imprisoned after embezzling almost $150K from family friend
Berwick Star NewsFormer Berwick Junior Football Club President Kate Murphy has been sentenced to 112 days in prison for embezzling almost $150K in her former role at…
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Seeking the Westall UFO ‘truth’
Dandenong Star JournalA researcher is leading calls for a federal inquiry to finally shed light on Australia’s best-known UFO mystery, Westall 1966. More than 200 students and…