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Strongman needs your help
When Cook Islands-born strongman Jonathan (Jono) Nelio steps onto the global platform at the 2025 World Natural Strongman Championships in Ireland, he’ll be lifting far…
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Council budget delivers key upgrades for Hampton Park
City of Casey is continuing to deliver upgrades across Hampton Park. From upgraded playgrounds and drainage improvements to enhanced sporting pavilions, these works are a…
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Success stories on the big screen
Some of Emerson School’s former students watched themselves on the big screen for the first time at a premiere screening of an award-winning school documentary…
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Emerson School showcased in award-winning film
Emerson School officially screened an international award-winning documentary Unlocking the Potential: The Vital Role of Specialist Education, leaving its audience deep in emotions. The work…
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Crowds line up for soup, warmth and connection
Erin Harper is a devoted volunteer of nine years for Vinnies South Eastern Soup Van in Dandenong sharing the importance of human connections and community.…
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Homelessness beyond city streets
The effects of homelessness stretch far beyond the brick walls of urban cities and the sprawl of suburban homes, as Jack Dinkgreve from Parks Victoria…
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Early intervention to homelessness
As a crucial step was taken to address homelessness with the formation of the Southeast Homelessness and Housing Alliance, conversations around underlying causes were rife,…
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They can’t own homes? That’s a lie you’re being sold
Every week, without fail, the headlines scream: “Gen Z will never own a home.” “The dream is over.” “Housing crisis deepens.” “Cost of living has…
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$4.5 million Pearcedale Hindu Temple rejected by VCAT
The state tribunal has rejected a $4.5 million Hindu Temple proposal in Pearcedale’s green wedge zone, marking a milestone in a three-and-a-half-year community fight. The…
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Sport
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Casey’s Hardie in hot form
Casey knew it needed to bring in more talent ahead of the 2025 VFL season. Five-wins in 2024 sent the Demons plummeting out of finals…
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Clutch Wilson does it again
Every kid dreams of the opportunity to kick a goal after the siren to win the game for their team, but Devon Meadows young gun…
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Lucas leaves them for dead with a great round at Lang Lang
LANG LANG GOLF It would take something special to be the Monthly Medal winner at Lang Lang Golf Club on Saturday with a huge field…
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Cannons fall short for first time in 2025
Casey Hockey Club’s formidable Men’s Vic League (MVL2) side lost its first game of the entire season last weekend in a top-of-the-table clash against Werribee,…
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Happy Hawks still undefeated after dominating Saints
The words of the Berwick Springs’ song echoed around Heatherton Reserve on Saturday as the Titans charged past the Tunners in round 16 of Division…
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Redbacks rise over Dolphins
Hampton Park has bounced back from a slow start to defeat Frankston Dolphins by 66 points in Southern Division 2. The ‘Luke Bull spray’ has…
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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Upcoming change to the Princes Freeway at Clyde Road
Delays of up to 15 minutes are expected to continue for traffic detouring through Berwick over the next few months, as ramp closures take place…
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Safety and security a concern after jewellery store burglary
The jewellery store burglary in Narre Warren South has left shoppers and workers in shock, asking for more powers for the centre security staff. Officers…
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Man jailed after preying on 15 year old
A 23-year-old man has been sentenced for a sexual act with a child in her grandparents’ house in the South East three years ago. He…
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Metro Tunnel gears up For full weekend of trial operations
Metro Tunnel Project will embark on another critical period of end-to-end trial operations in August, as the project gets ready to open later this year.…
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Port of Hastings Terminal “controlled action”
The Federal Environment Minister Murray Watt has confirmed that the proposed Port of Hastings Terminal will be a “controlled action”, which means the project will…
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Tiny Towns Fund delivers upgrades in Tooradin and Warneet
Two projects down in Casey’s coastal towns under the State Government’s Tiny Towns Fund Round 1 have been completed. The State Government’s Tiny Towns Fund…