News
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Support and openness on homelessness
Berwick Star NewsAmong 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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Cyclist injured in crash
Pakenham Officer Star NewsA man in his 60s was injured in a collision between a vehicle and a bicycle at the corner of Shearwater Drive and Lakeside Boulevard…
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Helping bandicoots bounce back
Pakenham Officer Star NewsThere is much work being done to protect Cardinia Shire’s most iconic animal, the southern brown bandicoot, and local volunteers can make a significant impact.…
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Funding to help tackle weeds
Pakenham Officer Star NewsCrucial weed removal along Cardinia Creek has received government funding, which will help protect local plants and species. Minister for Environment Steve Dimopoulos announced $1.7…
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Quarries to be inspected
Pakenham Officer Star NewsAfter a successful series of inspections across the state, Resources Victoria will be out in force again during August, this time inspecting quarries throughout Bass…
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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,…
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…
More News
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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…
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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…