News
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Alleged speeding crash ends on Star News office embankment
Passers-by intervened as an alleged speeding car came to grief outside the Pakenham Gazette (also Star News)’s office just after 4pm on Friday 9 January.…
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Three, including two Cranbourne men, arrested following racially motivated abuse in Dandenong South
Three people were arrested in Dandenong South over the weekend following an alleged racially fuelled abuse. According to authorities, a man and a woman were…
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Local landfill acquired by Repurpose It amid permit amendment
Cranbourne-based SBI Group, operator of the SBI landfill, has been acquired by resource recovery and waste management company Repurpose It amid a permit amendment. The…
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NEWS-MAKERS 2025: Traders’ tension as Market revamps
Dandenong Market stallholders have been increasingly vocal about rental agreements over the past year, as Greater Dandenong Council is set to unveil a new market…
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NEWS-MAKERS 2025: Bazaar battle divides
INTRO: Major decisions loom over the Greater Dandenong over issues snowballing into 2026 such as the Thomas Street precinct naming debate, Dandenong Hospital maternity services…
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NEWS-MAKERS 2025: Outcry over hospital maternity cuts
Maternity Downgrades to Dandenong Hospital Monash Health’s potential downgrading of maternity services at Dandenong Hospital sparked outrage within the community, Greater Dandenong Council and staff…
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NEWS-MAKER 2025: Tragedy revisits Dandenong Creek
DANDENONG CREEK The Dandenong community mourned the tragic loss of a loving mother and son who drowned in Dandenong Creek as history repeated itself. The…
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Casey Council introduces new community facility booking system
Casey Council has introduced a new online booking system for community facilities. The new system, called SpacetoCo, can be accessed via Casey’s website. According to…
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Springvale man won $1 million birthday prize
A Springvale South man has celebrated his birthday in unforgettable style, ticking off a major bucket list dream and unwrapping a marvellous $1 million prize…
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Sport
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Basketball Victoria leading the way with road safety message
Blue armbands will be a familiar sight across courts in the South East after Basketball Victoria partnered with the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) to support…
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Panthers and Swans register strong victories
An unbeaten century from Dandenong’s Dhanusha Gamage led the side to its third win of the season in the Victorian Premier Cricket Firsts, defeating Greenvale…
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Lions get three on the trot
Pakenham’s momentum is rolling into the second half of the season after the Lions picked up their third straight win in round eight of the…
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Bloods blow away Bucks
Springvale South handed Buckley Ridges its first loss of the Dandenong District Cricket Association (DDCA) 2025/26 Turf 1 season with a comprehensive 120-run victory over…
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Timely break at Cranbourne
CRANBOURNE BOWLS On a very overcast day with some early showers, Cranbourne weekend teams headed to the battlegrounds of lawn bowls. Cranbourne 1 Div 1…
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Carson bends it like Beckham as Panthers outplay Cougars
The number-three ground at the Clyde Recreation Reserve became the focus of CCCA Lower Grades on Saturday with David Carson and Sam Beckham both scoring…
Entertainment
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Friends of Wilson Botanic Park Berwick celebrate Annual General Meeting
The Friends of Wilson Botanic Park Berwick (FOWBPB) held its Annual General meeting last Sunday on 7 December. The FOWBPB committee aims to safeguard the…
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The workforce behind our festive fever
This festive season, a Hallam factory is feverishly filling thousands of Christmas stockings that will be sitting under lounge-room trees across the country. Waverley Social…
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VAAN awards remarkable achievers
The Victorian Afghan Associations Network successfully celebrated great female talents and role models in the Hazara and Afghan communities. Eight females were chosen to be…
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What’s On
Casey City Church Carols Live performances, community carols, visit from Santa, food trucks, rides and fireworks finale. Bring a chair and pack a picnic. –…
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What’s On
Santa photos Santa and his cheerful elf are stopping by the park. Bring your camera to snap your own special photos. – Thursday, 11 December…
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Christmas charities to the fore
Christmas is a time for compassion and generosity, with local organisations are prepared to do more than ever. South East Community Links (SECL) is spreading…
In Business – Sponsored
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Volunteering is rewarding and fulfilling
Volunteering as a senior can be incredibly rewarding and fulfilling. There are many opportunities available where your skills, experience, and wisdom can make a significant…
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Parents Change of Preference Advice
Missed their ATAR? A parent’s guide to VTAC Change of Preference The end of Year 12 brings a whole array of mixed feelings for you…
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Exceptional Care, Every Day – Enrolments Now Open for 2026
Every family deserves a village, a place where they are understood, supported, and surrounded by people who genuinely care. At Aspire Early Education & Kindergarten,…
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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.…
More News
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PERSON OF THE YEAR DANDENONG: Miracle mayor’s tale of survival
In an extraordinary life of service, Bill Warner OAM’s most extraordinary year might well be his 100th. The three-time Springvale mayor, former police officer and…
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Casey fire brigades deployed to support efforts against raging bushfires
As out of control blazes in the North East of Victoria continue to burn under catastrophic and extreme fire conditions, many of Casey’s Country Fire…
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Clyde North nurse steps onto national pageant stage for mental health
A Clyde North nurse has become a national finalist to represent Victoria at the 2026 Mrs Galaxy Australia Pageant, using the platform to advocate for…
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Thompsons Road intersection closes for upgrade
The intersection of Thompsons Road and Berwick-Cranbourne Road in Clyde North will close in all directions from 7pm Monday 12 January until mid-February, while major…
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Former Cranbourne junior into $1m Australian Open 1 Point Slam
A former local junior has been crowned a state champion while representing Cranbourne Tennis Club, earning a place at the Australian Open 1 Point Slam…
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$8.5 million in Illegal Dumping Clean-Up Rebate
The Minister for Environment has announced financial support of $8.5 million in Illegal Dumping Clean-up Rebate Program for councils and public land managers. The program…