News
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READER RESPONSE: ‘The respect deficit in our schools’
Dandenong Star JournalI read your recent article on declining respect in our schools with interest (Truth Be Told, ‘The respect deficit in our schools’), and while the…
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Blessed help for rough sleepers
Dandenong Star JournalAmong the group of panellists during the Southeast Homelessness and Housing Alliance launch on Thursday, 31 July, Sharyn Ling touched on the impact of practical…
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Turn up the heat
Pakenham Officer Star NewsA petition calling on Cardinia Shire Council to raise the temperature of the changerooms and 25-metre pool at Cardinia Life has been formally accepted, following…
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Community questions golf course, lights and cultural centre
Pakenham Officer Star NewsA number of community questions were submitted to Cardinia Shire Council at the July 21 meeting. In regard to the changing of streetlighting in Beaconsfield,…
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Expecting? Prepare to Pay
Pakenham Officer Star NewsExpectant mothers and healthcare providers have slammed the removal of bulk billing for pregnancy ultrasounds, but the federal government insists no changes have been made.…
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Cracks in the driving system
Pakenham Officer Star NewsIn the midst of renewed calls for stricter rules on older drivers following a fatal crash involving a 91-year-old in Wantirna South, local road safety…
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Entries close soon
Dandenong Star JournalTime is running out to win the journey of a lifetime! Entries close at noon on Thursday, 14 August, so don’t miss your chance to…
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Bodybuilding, medals and a mission: Cranbourne gym owner empowers community
Berwick Star NewsAn owner of a Cranbourne multicultural gym has won big at a state bodybuilding championship, while continuing to build a tight-knit fitness community. Sarab Singh…
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Mental health and homelessness
Berwick Star NewsThe Southeast Homelessness and Housing Alliance was officially launched on Thursday, 31 July, as panellists shared their personal experiences of homelessness, mental health, housing and…
Sport
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Lively Gippslander injured
Berwick Star NewsSpeedy Vic Country player Baia Pugh’s season appears over after she broke her collarbone on Saturday for Gippsland Power. It’s a heartbreaking setback for the…
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Zeunert’s rapid rise
Pakenham Officer Star NewsPakenham teenager Mitch Zeunert continued his meteoric rise on Saturday night in Pakenham’s do-or-die finals win. A development player with very limited Big V experience…
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Classy Cleland deserving winner of David Blake Medal
Pakenham Officer Star NewsCardinia Waters Bowls Club recently set the new bowls season in motion with its Annual General Meeting held on Monday afternoon followed by its Trophy…
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Captain Kaleb stands tall
Pakenham Officer Star NewsPakenham Warriors coach Braden Venning has poured praise on the leadership of Kaleb Beveridge, whose first quarter helped seal a do-or-die win on Saturday night.…
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Berwick’s record-breaker
Cranbourne Star NewsBerwick co-captain Tom Brennan broke the club’s games record in Saturday’s win over Vermont, his 227th at the top level. The triple premiership player has…
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Bulldogs youngsters flying
Berwick Star NewsBunyip’s Under-16 side has been a shining light in 2025. The Bulldogs have gone through the season undefeated, winning 12 games and drawing one to…
Entertainment
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Refuse to let despair have the final word
Dandenong Star JournalIn Judaism, hope is not simply a fleeting emotion or a gentle wish for better times. Rather, it is something far deeper: a discipline of…
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Snowfest sizzles in wintry Springvale
Endeavour Hills Hallam Doveton Star JournalAmid heavy showers, the snow show did go on in Springvale. The annual Springvale Snow Fest packed up the snow machine due to rain but…
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Celebrate the important things
Dandenong Star JournalQuote from a Baha’i prayer: “O God! Refresh and gladden my spirit. Purify my heart. Illumine my powers!” It is hard to avoid witnessing the…
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Girls fire up for CFA emergency drills
Berwick Star NewsFemale teens from across the state were put through fire simulations and drills at CFA’s training ground at Bangholme. During the action-packed day, emergency-services members…
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Captain Doveton’s historic house still stands
Berwick Star NewsTo mark Dandenong Star Journal’s 160 years of publication, PHILIP SALAMA-WEST is taking a then-and-now look at the people, places and events that have formed…
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It’s all about what’s inside you
Endeavour Hills Hallam Doveton Star JournalYou want to make big changes in your life, like being healthier or more patient. You know these changes are good for you. But it…
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Discover Hobbies, Volunteering and More
Pakenham Officer Star NewsWhile many people are often defined by their jobs, it’s the passions and volunteer work they pursue in their spare time that truly reveal who…
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Council paves way for Parklands
Pakenham Officer Star NewsCardinia Shire Council is backing the future Cardinia Creek Regional Parklands by agreeing to give up a small piece of land in Beaconsfield. At the…
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RSL future hangs by a thread
Pakenham Officer Star NewsThe Kooweerup RSL’s long-running push to secure land for a Soldiers Memorial Museum has taken a step forward but questions remain over when, where, and…
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Warrant for missing registered sex offender
Dandenong Star JournalVictoria Police have published an image of missing registered sex offender Adil Ghebrat wanted over an alleged assault on Tuesday 29 July. Police attended a…
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VicRoads on the move from Dandenong
Dandenong Star JournalVicRoads is planning to relocate its Dandenong South customer service centre to Pakenham as soon as next year. The Dandenong South outlet provides counter services,…
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Satisfaction soars, crime fears prevail
Dandenong Star JournalGreater Dandenong Council is tops in Melbourne for customer satisfaction, according to a recent survey. But crime, perceived safety and policing remain a key concern.…