News
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Payne fires up debate on incinerators
A South East MP is seeking to reignite debate on the growing role of waste-to-energy incinerators in Victoria, including in Dandenong South. This week, Legalise…
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Junction Village residents battle rabbit plague in front yards
Junction Village residents are waging a battle against a furry foe, as rabbits wreak havoc on their front-yard gardens. Rabbit plague is nothing new for…
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Sandon ex-mayors call for no IBAC public hearings
Former Casey mayors grilled in the Operation Sandon investigation have called for IBAC to cease holding examinations in public “under any circumstances”. A joint submission…
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Casey Grammar teacher invited to share innovation in Asia
Just months into her teaching career, Casey Grammar School’s Ella Clifton has achieved what many educators aspire to over a lifetime – international recognition. The…
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MP backs Casey plan to scrap unregistered vehicle permits
Libertarian State MP David Limbrick is urging residents of the City of Casey to get behind a recommendation to remove permits regulating motor vehicle repairs…
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Bowled over by new upgrades in Hampton Park
Hampton Park Bowls Club is celebrating its new home with the official opening of its upgraded facilities. The upgraded facilities will support the club’s continued…
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Accused car thief faces 32 charges
An arrested man has been accused of a 32-offence, three-week crime spree across the South East. The 28-year-old from Carrum Downs was allegedly in a…
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Multigenerational living: Who knew Nonna was ahead of her time?
We had to laugh. A reporter on the evening news excitedly announced that Australian architects are now “innovatively incorporating multigenerational living into their home designs”…
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Fed Uni introduced social work degree in Berwick
The Berwick campus of Federation University will be one of two to launch the Bachelor of Social Work degree in order to help address skills…
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Sport
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City secure finals with win
Dandenong City punched its ticket to the NPL finals with a 3-0 win away at Melbourne Victory in round 26. City came through when it…
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Gibbs and Richardson in battle for the ages
Dean Gibbs and Chris Richardson provided one of the great showdowns of the Mountain Dart League Division 1 season on Friday night with a three-leg…
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Milestone goals for Miller
**It was a huge day for the MILLER family at KOOWEERUP with Ellie Miller playing her 300th game on Saturday. Ellie is the wife of…
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Health check and our heroes
JONTY: Good morning team, another huge weekend of sport coming up with finals. Beaconsfield, Devon Meadows, Pearcedale, Pakenham and Longwarry all to play off in…
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Young ruck progressing
Young Beaconsfield tall Harry Coe is quickly forging a reputation as a capable emerging ruck at VFL level. Coe has been named in the best…
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Hock and Mills bring magic show to Lang Lang
LANG LANG GOLF It was a week that will long be remembered at Lang Lang Golf Club with not one, but two holes-in-one recorded. On…
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.…
In Business – Sponsored
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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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ESVF hits residents, CRRA weighs in
The hotly criticised emergency services and volunteers fund levy has taken effect for many residents throughout Victoria and Casey, with the Casey Residents’ and Ratepayers…
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Heritage and culture through song and dance, students ready for 4C’s event
The celebration of culture, history and diversity is once more just around the corner for the City of Casey, as the 4C’s program gears up…
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Life-changing law advice in the hospital wards
For the past decade, inTouch Womens Legal Centre has been partnering with Monash Health to provide holistic support for domestic violence victims attending hospitals. Migrant…
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Donation warms hearts
Cranbourne households will be a little warmer this winter after the donation of brand-new blankets from local volunteers with Casey-based BAPS Charities. On 4 August,…
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Neighbourhood policing forum at Bunjil Place
A neighbourhood crime forum was held in Bunjil Place on Thursday, 21 August, as residents expressed their concern about different levels of crime. Likewise, it…
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Dandenong man charged with Cobram murder
A Dandenong man has been charged over the death of a woman in Cobram on Tuesday 19 August. Homicide Squad detectives charged the 45-year-old with…