News
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Police probe early-morning assault on Clyde North man
Police are investigating an assault in Clyde North on 15 January. Officers were called to reports of a 42-year-old man who had been assaulted in…
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Panda Mart faces 130 charges over alleged unsafe electrical products
Cranbourne’s International discount retailer Panda Mart is facing 130 charges for electrical safety offences related to allegedly stocking dozens of dangerous lamp models and other…
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Three arrested after Hampton Park aggravated home invasion
Three teens from Casey and Greater Dandenong have been arrested following an aggravated home invasion in Hampton Park on the morning of Friday 16 January.…
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Narre Warren Fire Brigade hosts car wash fundraiser
As part of their fundraising initiative, Narre Warren Fire Brigade CFA will be holding a carwash fundraiser The local brigade has asked the community to…
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Aerobatic ace to thrill Tooradin crowd
Australia’s premier aerobatic pilot Paul Bennet is set to once again thrill crowds at this year’s Tooradin Tractor Pull and Truck Show. The all-day show,…
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Drunk driver busted after faking sleep in car
A driver was caught allegedly more than six times the limit after his efforts to convince police he was simply having a snooze in his…
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Cranbourne line extension fight returns as election year looms
More than 1000 people have signed a parliamentary petition to restore and extend the Cranbourne train line to Kooweerup. The petition is sponsored by Eastern…
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Calls for closer blood donation centre in Casey
Sukhjiwan Grewal from Berwick has been an avid donator of plasma for years. He’s contributed more than 130 plasma donations over the past 10 years…
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Breakthrough brings hope for endangered midge-orchids
A major scientific breakthrough has opened new conservation pathways for two critically endangered Australian native orchids, after researchers at Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria identified the…
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Sport
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Pakenham Bowls Club opens up for exciting new competition
Pakenham Bowls Club is pushing open the doors of its wonderful facility on Anderson Street with the ambition of welcoming new bowlers and the local…
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Joe Lenders lands championship after epic duel with Oliver
GARFIELD BOWLS Well-known local sporting identity Joe Lenders has added another feather to his cap after taking out the 2025/26 Men’s Singles Championship at the…
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EJ makes Masterful moves
Cranbourne-trainer Enver Jusufovic called in help from all quarters – New Zealand and the greyhound fraternity – to help his seven-year-old gelding Masterful win the…
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Silverton prevails in thriller against HSD
Silverton registered a big win in DDCA Turf 2 as the side knocked off HSD in a one-wicket thriller and edged closer to the top…
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Lions begin the big squeeze
Just like a teenager with pimples; a first blemish has appeared on the skin of Merinda Park (7/226) after a rejuvenated Pakenham (8/230) produced a…
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Bulls win in cruise control
Reigning premier Cardinia (3/162) is fully switched on and will take a power of beating for the 2025/26 CCCA Premier Division title after making it…
Entertainment
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Friends of Wilson Botanic Park Berwick celebrate Annual General Meeting
The Friends of Wilson Botanic Park Berwick (FOWBPB) held its Annual General meeting last Sunday on 7 December. The FOWBPB committee aims to safeguard the…
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The workforce behind our festive fever
This festive season, a Hallam factory is feverishly filling thousands of Christmas stockings that will be sitting under lounge-room trees across the country. Waverley Social…
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VAAN awards remarkable achievers
The Victorian Afghan Associations Network successfully celebrated great female talents and role models in the Hazara and Afghan communities. Eight females were chosen to be…
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What’s On
Casey City Church Carols Live performances, community carols, visit from Santa, food trucks, rides and fireworks finale. Bring a chair and pack a picnic. –…
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What’s On
Santa photos Santa and his cheerful elf are stopping by the park. Bring your camera to snap your own special photos. – Thursday, 11 December…
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Christmas charities to the fore
Christmas is a time for compassion and generosity, with local organisations are prepared to do more than ever. South East Community Links (SECL) is spreading…
In Business – Sponsored
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Volunteering is rewarding and fulfilling
Volunteering as a senior can be incredibly rewarding and fulfilling. There are many opportunities available where your skills, experience, and wisdom can make a significant…
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Parents Change of Preference Advice
Missed their ATAR? A parent’s guide to VTAC Change of Preference The end of Year 12 brings a whole array of mixed feelings for you…
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Exceptional Care, Every Day – Enrolments Now Open for 2026
Every family deserves a village, a place where they are understood, supported, and surrounded by people who genuinely care. At Aspire Early Education & Kindergarten,…
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Labor commits to universal childcare
On 11 December 2024, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced that a re-elected Albanese Labor Government will take the first steps toward building a universal early…
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Compassionate Dementia Care Approach
Belvedere Aged Care, Noble Park is dedicated to providing a nurturing and supportive environment for older adults living with dementia. Our person-centered care approach ensures…
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Healthy Holidays: Strategies for Eating Well and Staying Hydrated
The holiday season is a time of joy, celebration, and indulgence. However, it can also present challenges to maintaining a healthy diet and staying hydrated.…
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Dandenong man arrested for ATM ram raids
Two men have been arrested as police continue to investigate a series of alleged ATM ram raids across Victoria over the last two months. Detectives…
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Casey home values outpace Greater Melbourne in strongest growth since 2021
The Casey region recorded stronger home-value growth than Greater Melbourne in 2025, according to figures by Cotality. Over the 2025 calendar year, Casey had a…
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Dandenong factory fire deemed suspicious
A Dandenong factory caught up in flames is deemed suspicious by Victoria Police and Fire Rescue Victoria. Emergency services responded to multiple Triple Zero (000)…
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Big switch on arrival for Metro Tunnel timetable
The Metro Tunnel’s Big Switch timetable has been released which will integrate the new tunnel into Victoria’s train network. Minister for Public and Active Transport…
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Clyde Road Upgrade starts 2026 strongly
Major road and freeway closures will impact motorists travelling through Cranbourne and Berwick later this month, as crews push ahead with critical works on the…
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Alleged speeding crash ends on Star News office embankment
Passers-by intervened as an alleged speeding car came to grief outside the Pakenham Gazette (also Star News)’s office just after 4pm on Friday 9 January.…
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Three, including two Cranbourne men, arrested following racially motivated abuse in Dandenong South
Three people were arrested in Dandenong South over the weekend following an alleged racially fuelled abuse. According to authorities, a man and a woman were…
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Local landfill acquired by Repurpose It amid permit amendment
Cranbourne-based SBI Group, operator of the SBI landfill, has been acquired by resource recovery and waste management company Repurpose It amid a permit amendment. The…
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NEWS-MAKERS 2025: Traders’ tension as Market revamps
Dandenong Market stallholders have been increasingly vocal about rental agreements over the past year, as Greater Dandenong Council is set to unveil a new market…
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NEWS-MAKERS 2025: Bazaar battle divides
INTRO: Major decisions loom over the Greater Dandenong over issues snowballing into 2026 such as the Thomas Street precinct naming debate, Dandenong Hospital maternity services…