News
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Casey bin lid swap starts 11 August
Casey Council will soon begin swapping bin lids to meet the State Government’s standardised household waste and recycling system. From Monday 11 August until Friday…
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Clubs trapped in pokie licences
Alliance for Gambling Reform is advocating for the State Government to help clubs divest from pokie machines. The alliance is calling for a ‘surrender scheme’…
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10-year-olds slapped with intervention orders: report
A call to police to help control a juvenile’s outburst at home can often lead to the child being thrust into the family-violence legal system.…
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Banksia Festival at your local garden
Banksia Festival is coming to Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne in the upcoming August. Presented by the Cranbourne Friends of the Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria, in…
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New voice for Sth East refugees
A new not-for-group is aiming to give the South East’s vulnerable refugees a voice. The RCAA Foundation’s director Parsu Sharma Luital said the aim was…
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Casey celebrating NAIDOC Week
The City of Casey celebrated NAIDOC Week as its Aboriginal Engagement team joined thousands of community members and allies in the annual NAIDOC Week March…
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‘Groundbreaking initiative’: Indigenous VET program launched
A first-of-its-kind VET program launched this week at the Alex Wilkie Nature Reserve is giving Indigenous secondary school students a culturally grounded pathway into careers…
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A shot at changing lives
Southern Cross Kids’ Camps (SCKC) will again bring the local community together for a day of golfing at their second Casey Golf Day. To be…
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Lynbrook Residents Association flags consultation failures in Hampton Park Hill Development Plan
As a Victorian Parliament Committee is investigating community consultation practices by the government, a community group has submitted their “serious” concerns on the alleged failures…
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Sport
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Nancarrow nails it on a day of great scoring at Lang Lang
LANG LANG GOLF The course is holding up beautifully despite the rain over recent weeks and even with a mixed bag of weather this week…
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Terrific action as a range of teams get a lick of the ice cream
The winter season of the South West Gippsland Dart League (SWGDL) began to really warm up in round five with some terrific action at the…
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Best of the Bulldogs breed
It was a massive day at Bunyip on Saturday with the Bulldogs hosting a special Past Players Day that included the announcement of the club’s…
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Young Catani making strides
Powered by youth and energised by improvement. That’s been the tale for Catani this season, which is starting to see reward for gains under first-year…
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Emma’s glorious Ryde to 100 games for Demons
Casey Demons are celebrating a major milestone with star-shooter Emma Ryde becoming the first athlete in the club’s history to play 100 Victorian Netball League…
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Gillis toys with his Demons
As a three-time premiership player with Cora Lynn Ryan Gillis used to love nothing better than rubbing the noses of Kooweerup into the dirt. The…
Entertainment
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Girls fire up for CFA emergency drills
Female 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
To 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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HOME is where the art is
Dandenong is sprawling with art for 14 weeks as part of the HOME 25: Invisible Cities exhibition. Sixteen artists are showcasing the stories of refugee,…
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Journeyman pens his epic life’s tale
Peter Jerijian was inspired by the Beatles when he landed in London in the late 1960s, leaving behind his Armenian family in Lebanon who viewed…
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Helping hand for 40 community groups
A wealth of schools, health, sports, charity and volunteer groups were given a helping hand at Bendigo Bank Dingley Village’s annual community grants night at…
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Volunteering hits the digital age
Volunteerism is not in decline but it’s in transition – and needs to be more flexible, inclusive and digital, according to a Volunteering Victoria report.…
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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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Always about community and kindness
While Casey Grammar School has evolved and grown significantly in the past 30 years, the very best things about the school remain the same Casey…
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Holiday fun awaits: BJ Care Services’ exciting adventures!
Ever wondered how to make school holidays truly memorable for children with disabilities? At BJ Care Services, we’re on a mission to turn every school…
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Tailored to your interests
Grow 2 Be is a disability support day service making a difference. Participants at the Pakenham-based service are offered a range of hands-on activities like…
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Signal setup questioned after Clyde crash
A morning car crash this week at the intersection of Clyde-Five Ways and Waterman Drive has highlighted concerns over the traffic light setups. A car…
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Parking frustration looms at Clyde shopping centre
Shoppers at a Clyde shopping centre are concerned about parking difficulties after construction works took up a row of parking spaces. Construction works are going…
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Greening Casey through tree canopies
The City of Casey has doubled its budget for improving the city’s tree canopy coverage to $3.1 million, with the council aiming to reach a…
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Smiths Lane Community Hub home to new MCH consult room
A new Maternal and Child Health (MCH) consult room is now open at Smiths Lane Community Hub in Clyde North. The new room has been…
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National recognition for Casey Grammar educators
Casey Grammar School is celebrating the recognition of two outstanding educators, Melissa Roberton and Shane Bell, who have been named on The Educator’s 2025 Most…
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Name revealed for new school in Cranbourne North
The name of Cranbourne North’s newest school has been revealed as it prepares to open its doors next year. Narre Warren South MP Gary Maas…