News
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New Library Lounge opens in Clyde
Cranbourne Star NewsThe Clyde Township Community Centre is now home to a new Library Lounge, providing residents in Clyde and surrounding areas access to library collections, 24/7…
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Three arrested following alleged stabbing in Narre Warren
Dandenong Star JournalThree teenage boys were arrested last week following an alleged stabbing in Narre Warren. Police believe the altercation took place between a group of boys…
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Valentine’s speeding costs Cranbourne East man licence
Cranbourne Star NewsValentine’s Day has gone horribly wrong for a Cranbourne East man after he was clocked nearly 60km/h over the speed limit in Upper Beaconsfield. State…
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Sign of the times: Record crowd expected at Bring Your Bills
Dandenong Star JournalFebruary is piling up with credit card debt, back-to-school bills and higher interest rates – so the time is more than ripe for the latest…
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Funding call to further combat racism
Dandenong Star JournalAn anti-racism support network has provided its first insights after a year of documenting racism across the state, the first of its kind in Australia.…
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Socialists stake their claims for State Parliament
Dandenong Star JournalVictorian Socialists has revealed its candidates for the relatively safe Labor seats, Dandenong and Mulgrave in the upcoming state election. Both young candidates chant calls…
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Oasis found in pool-name feedback
Dandenong Star JournalThe name Oasis should endure at Greater Dandenong’s newest aquatic centre, according to resident feedback. The Dandenong Wellbeing Centre has been the working title for…
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New Blokes Bible launched to support men’s mental health
Pakenham Officer Star NewsLong time Berwick resident Gregory Nanfra and David Cossigny are just two everyday blokes who met by chance on a backpacking trip in South America…
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Solar fire at Dandenong South warehouse
Dandenong Star JournalFire crews were on scene at a solar fire at an industrial warehouse in Dandenong South on 13 February. Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) firefighters were…
Sport
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Champs, chats and chokes
Cranbourne Star NewsDAVE: Good morning boys, what a massive week of sport; we’ve a had a Pro-Am series through West Gippsland, the Woolamai Cup was on, Country…
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Back-to-back 50s boost Booth’s Vic campaign
Dandenong Star JournalHallam Kalora Park batter Leigh Booth recently returned from Adelaide where he represented Victoria at the Over-40 National Masters Cricket Championships. It was a successful…
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Noble effort for outright points falls short
Dandenong Star JournalNoble Park (5/220d) is still beautifully poised for a high finish in the VSDCA East/West competition despite its push for outright points falling short against…
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Bloodbath as the Bulls feel Springy sting
Berwick Star NewsSpringvale South completed an outright win over Dandenong West in the Dandenong District Cricket Association (DDCA) Turf 1 competition over the weekend; set up by…
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Buckley Ridges boosted by twin tons
Berwick Star NewsIt was a huge weekend of action in the DDCA, with two-day matches played across Saturday and Sunday, with several matches producing outright results and…
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Tons and tumbles through the grades
Pakenham Officer Star NewsB GRADE The top four looks locked and loaded with two rounds to go in CCCA B Grade after games went pretty much according to…
Entertainment
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Galloping into a New Year with style
Dandenong Star JournalUnder a blazing blue sky, thousands of revellers celebrated the Year of the Horse at the annual Springvale Lunar New Year festival. More than 80…
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Weekend of colour
Berwick Star NewsIt was a colourful weekend for more than 100 community members who attended the council’s annual rainbow picnic. Held at Berwick’s Old Cheese Factory on…
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Passion for traditional theatre
Dandenong Star JournalKhelaiya Production was born out of sheer love and passion for classical music and the theatre. Awarded for its outstanding contribution to the arts at…
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Melbourne set to take on North Melbourne in Casey Fields practice match
Berwick Star NewsLocal AFL fanatics are in for a treat, as Casey Fields will take centre stage when Melbourne takes on North Melbourne in a practice match…
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A spot of kindness led by young local leaders
Berwick Star NewsA Casey-based Girl Guides group dedicated to empowering girls and young women has delivered a heartfelt show of support to local frontline volunteers. Narre Warren…
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Open Space at Bunjil Place kicks off for first weekend
Berwick Star NewsOpen Space at Bunjil Place kicked off its first weekend on Saturday. As the heat peaked, locals were able to enjoy the summer evening sun…
More News
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Teen pedestrian critically injured in Narre Warren South
Berwick Star NewsA 16-year-old boy was fighting for life after being struck by a car on Pound Road, Narre Warren South on Friday 13 February. Emergency services…
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Flowing with life and strength
Dandenong Star JournalWe can find ourselves sometimes in fear and anxiety for many reasons. The cause might be the death of a loved one, work stress or…
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Colourful weekend
Cranbourne Star NewsIt was a colourful weekend for more than 100 community members who attended the council’s annual rainbow picnic. Held at Berwick’s Old Cheese Factory on…
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Men’s Shed awards wombat warrior for special collaboration
Cranbourne Star NewsAkoonah Park Men’s Shed gave a unique honour last week to a woman who has dedicated many years to wildlife conservation, collaborating with the men’s…
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Record broken by caring volunteers
Pakenham Officer Star NewsVolunteers at Frankie’s Community Kitchen in Warragul have produced more meals in a single night than ever before, setting a new internal record. Kitchen manager…
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7-Time World Champion teaches survival against machete attacks
Pakenham Officer Star NewsA 7-times world champion and international self-defence trainer has brought elite knife-defence training to Emerald, leading a second seminar focused on surviving violent confrontations when…
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Upper Beaconsfield festival returns
Cranbourne Star NewsUpper Beaconsfield Tower Run: Climbing New Heights Upper Beaconsfield will come alive on Sunday the 15th of February when the community hosts the annual Upper…
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No prosecutions over forklift driver’s “preventable” death
Dandenong Star JournalA state coroner has found the death of a Koo-wee-rup man operating a failing forklift in Dandenong South in 2022 was “preventable”, yet there are…
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Road to 2026: conversation with Casey Mayor on State Election advocacy
Cranbourne Star NewsWith the State Election looming, Casey Council is ramping up a transport-focused advocacy campaign, pushing major projects including the Clyde rail extension, Thompsons Road upgrades…
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New homes fast-tracked in changing suburbs
Dandenong Star JournalResidents’ right to have a say in proposed high-rises in Springvale and Noble Park may be curtailed, as part of the new train-and-tram activity zones.…