News
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Trees a must for growing areas
Residents and workers near St Germain in Clyde North said that more trees in growing areas would be more than a welcome addition, as the…
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Report reveals gaps in crisis housing
A recent report by the Council to Homeless Persons detailed that a lack of housing and resources leaves 20 per cent of victim-survivors without crisis…
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Jail for violent, mistaken-identity kidnapping
A 19-year-old has been jailed for his role in a group’s “terrifying” kidnapping and beating of the ‘wrong’ person. In May 2024, Mahdi Mohammadi and…
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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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Sport
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Bulldogs youngsters flying
Bunyip’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…
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Thunder back to hot form after putting four past Knights
Dandenong Thunder seems to be back in blistering form after the club picked up a 4-0 smashing of Melbourne Knights in round 23 of the…
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Berwick’s record-breaker
Berwick 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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Magpies right in the hunt
Anticipation for this year’s West Gippsland A Grade finals series has now reached fever pitch after four of the top six teams provided an insight…
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City keeps rolling in win
Dandenong City’s late season surge continued over the weekend when the club defeated fourth-placed Oakleigh 1-0 in round 23 of the NPL. At Frank Holohan…
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Stingrays beaten but impress
Bottom-aged trio Darcy Szerszyn, Marcus Prasad and Angus Kennedy led the way for Dandenong in its 13.7(85) to 9.4(58) loss to Oakleigh on Sunday at…
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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‘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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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…