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Self-defence review a no-go, disappointment from MPs
The proposal to review Victoria’s current self-defence laws did not go through after a close vote in parliament on Wednesday, 13 August. It was almost…
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South East saviours give unconditional care
A ground-breaking program to disrupt child sexual exploitation in Melbourne’s South East has marked its first decade. In 2015, the Young Women’s Program (YWP) run…
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Have your say on Casey’s youth services
The City of Casey is inviting the community to take part in the Casey Youth survey and share their views on the services the council…
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Amazon comes to Cranbourne West
Amazon has opened Victoria’s third fulfilment centre in Cranbourne West, its second in Melbourne’s south east since Dandenong South in 2017. The new 52,000 sqm…
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High-school teacher jailed for student affair
A Cranbourne high-school teacher and mother-of-two who had a sexual affair with a 15-year-old student has been jailed. Laura Ann Hill, 38, pleaded guilty at…
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Casey’s local law to be reviewed in August meeting
A draft of the Casey Community Local Law will be presented in this month’s Casey Council meeting on Tuesday, 19 August. Councillors will consider the…
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Stage one of Missens Road upgrade complete
Casey Council announced that work is now complete on stage one of the Missens Road upgrade in Cranbourne West. It said it marked an important…
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$900,000 new project to restore Western Port wetlands
The Western Port Biosphere and RMIT University have launched a new project to restore critical coastal wetlands and protect Western Port’s communities from the growing…
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Rescue efforts recognised in Hastings
The teamwork and rescue efforts of 24 CFA members during a rare and confronting incident at an industrial site in Hastings last July have been…
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Sport
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Getting little bang for buck
**FOOTY SHORTS overheard a conversation on the weekend that gave an indication of the money that was spent on WEST GIPPSLAND’S review project, which resulted…
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Tooradin, Toner and Tanner
JUSTIN: Alright boys, we’re in the middle of August now so we’re getting to the real business end of the season. Jonty and I were…
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Vic Country girls analysed
Vic Country’s Under-18 Girls National Championships concluded on Sunday, losing by 20 points. There were 16 local girls who suited up for Vic Country, which…
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Kennedy leads way for Stingrays in U17s representative clash
Dandenong Stingrays midfielder Gus Kennedy and Gippsland forward-midfielder Cody Templeton have put their best foot forward to play in the AFL’s annual Under-17s Futures game…
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In-form Eagles soaring
The Mornington Peninsula Division 2 competition is heating up with just one round to go before finals and there is still plenty to play out.…
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Cannons demolish RMIT in top grade
The best way to bounce back from a shock loss is with a big win and that’s exactly what Casey Cannons did in the Men’s…
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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Cranbourne North man charged following ram raid
Police have charged a Cranbourne North man following an alleged ram-raid in Moorabbin earlier this week. Police will allege two men used a black Holden…
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WFH consultation opens
The State Government has opened public consultation on proposed work-from-home laws that a South East manufacturers group warns are “impossible” for the $54 billion sector.…
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Scales of justice on self-defence change proposal
Recent proposals by a southeast metropolitan MP on revisions to self-defence laws in Victoria have the local community buzzing, with many, from online to neighbourhoods,…
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Dan Murphy’s plan near childcare sparks debate
The Botanic Ridge community is opposing a liquor licence application for a new Dan Murphy’s store close to a childcare centre. A petition of objection…
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Casey ’naughty list’ unreasonable: CRRA
Casey Residents and Ratepayers Association has criticised Casey Council placing mother-of-three Jillian Nambu on “an orchestrated ’resident naughty list’“ after she sent five emails to…
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‘Procedural wrangling’ dominates waste case
Environment Protection Authority (EPA) Victoria is appealing against VCAT orders to draft “without prejudice conditions” for a development licence for a proposed Hampton Park Waste…