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Sustaining local news
Local print newspapers like Star News may survive the onslaught of online media. A national report into local news sustainability is challenging the perception that…
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A cracking good bonbon
I know people who place an empty chair at the dinner table to remind them of family and friends who are no longer present with…
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Looking Back
100 years ago 22 March 1923 Duck Shooters’ ruse fails Several sportsmen from Shepparton joined with a large number of others from different parts of…
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What’s On
Neighbourhood Watch public forum Greater Dandenong Neighbourhood Watch is holding a public forum including safety information and a Q&A with guest speaker Sergeant Andrew Nisbet…
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Finals, footy and forecasts
DAVE: Alright boys, the grand finals of both of our major competitions have been run and won, with Springvale South claiming the DDCA Turf 1…
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Whitford’s wisdom has Demons daring of doing the double
Saturday’s flag-unfurling ceremony at Casey Fields won’t be an unfamiliar scene for new Casey Demons senior coach Taylor Whitford, as his side begins the fresh…
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Power Saving Bonus is back
Another round of the energy bill-busting $250 Power Saving Bonus is now open, meaning Victorian households can secure a boost to help manage cost of…
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Dandenong No.1 for homelessness
Greater Dandenong has again topped the state for levels of homelessness, up 22 per cent in five years, according to the latest Census data. It…
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Tennis guns shine
The next Ash Bartys and Alex de Minaur’s were on show in the Berwick and District Tennis Association this season with the best of the…
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Pakenham 5000 brings out the stars
PAKY 5000 It was all happening at Pakenham Bowls Club over the weekend as quality bowlers from across the greater Melbourne area and a number…
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Digital donations open online vistas
Refugees and new arrivals may not be aware of the vast services made available to them in the community with a lack of access to…
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Dining out on cultural respect
Students and staff at Southern Cross Primary School enjoyed a feast of world foods on Wednesday 22 March. The event was to mark the International…