News
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Big switch on arrival for Metro Tunnel timetable
The Metro Tunnel’s Big Switch timetable has been released which will integrate the new tunnel into Victoria’s train network. Minister for Public and Active Transport…
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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 arrested following racially motivated abuse in Dandenong South, police say
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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A taste of West Africa
A West African restaurant is the first to open up at the Dandenong Hub Arcade food court in a decade. The restaurant has established their…
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Impact through education
Akademos Society has spent over a decade lending a helping hand to disadvantaged academic students in Afghanistan and Pakistan through financial support. It began after…
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Fatal collision in Doveton
A man has died following a collision on the Monash Freeway in the early hours of Sunday morning. It is believed by authorities that the…
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Man arrested over Beaconsfield assault
A man has been arrested following an assault in a Beaconsfield carpark which left a man with a fractured eye socket in November last year.…
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Smoke spreads from Victoria bushfires, locals advised to take precautions
Those in the Casey region may be impacted by smoke that is making its way from several bushfires across Victoria, local CFA authorities have said…
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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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Sport
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Noble nourishment and Falcons flounder as VSDCA resumes
The dawn of a new year has seen continued success for an in-form Noble Park (7/159) after a comfortable three-wicket victory over Yarraville (9/158) in…
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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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Aussie double at Southern
Southern Golf Club in Keysborough provided the perfect canvas for the nation’s number-one ranked amateur event last week with the 2026 Australian Master of the…
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Wills stuns the Lions with 6/8
There were some remarkable individual performances across the Dandenong District Cricket Association (DDCA) Turf 1 competition on the weekend. Dandenong West’s Shaun Weir (119 not…
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Nicest view for Noble Park
Noble Park (6/140) is enjoying an unimpeded view from the top of the Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association (VSDCA) ladder after escaping with a thrilling three-run…
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Dream team a winning Unit
Champion Cranbourne trainer Ciaron Maher and emerging jockey Tom Stockdale have continued their feature-race winning ways after Unit Five made an impressive racetrack debut at…
Entertainment
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Looking Back
100 years ago 14 January 1926 WASHING DAY USEFUL HINTS One of the first worries that confront a newly-married couple is the laundry problem. However…
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What’s On
History of Dandenong Town Hall The Place To Be: Dandenong Town Hall exhibition is celebrating 135 years of the iconic venue —now cherished as the…
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Looking Back
100 years ago 7 January 1926 Berwick to Berwick At the last meeting of the Berwick Shire council, Cr. Russell, who visited Great Britain some…
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100 shows later
YTS Gucciboi started from the bottom—fleeing war, carrying family expectations, and fighting for his place in the music industry. The 25-year-old rapper, singer, and songwriter…
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Why Aussies love the iconic ‘chicken parma’
The chicken parmigiana, often affectionately called “chicken parma” or “parmi” in Australia, is a beloved staple of Australian pub culture. Its widespread popularity across the…
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Tips to keep kids engaged when the family is dining out
When dining out at a restaurant with kids, it’s essential to have a few tricks up your sleeve to keep them entertained and engaged. Here…
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Spruce up your outdoor living areas
As we enter summer, you may notice that your outdoor area is looking a little worse for wear. Perhaps the deck is a bit dull…
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Walking to better health
You’ve heard of physical health and mental health, but have you ever come across the term ‘social health’? Social health is the wellbeing that we…
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DPav wins Melbourne’s Best Parma
Dandenong Pavilion (DPav) is delighted and extremely proud to have won the MMM Best Parma in Melbourne. Our team of highly motivated and experienced chefs…
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Behind the walls of Victoria’s prisons – what life is really like for the people who work there
Ever wondered what it’s like to work in prison? Most people have a very particular idea – high walls, long and dark corridors and heavy…
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Just Cuts salon now open at Parkmore Shopping Centre
Great value Style Cuts for everybody have arrived in Keysborough with the grand opening of a brand-new Just Cuts Salon inside Parkmore Shopping Centre. The…
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Celebrating all things Holland
The upcoming Holland Festival, organised by the Rotary Club of Casey, will take place entirely indoors at Caribbean Gardens in Scoresby, spanning 7000sqm under the…
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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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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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South east gets creative with NGV tour
A series of free hands-on-art-making programs are coming to the south east as part of the NGV Kids on Tour. Holiday fun for children and…
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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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Sudan-born man charged over 42 alleged migration and bail offences
A Sudan-born man was expected to face Melbourne Magistrates’ Court after being charged with more than 42 alleged migration and bail offences. The AFP charged…
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Springvale seniors set to fundraise for Monash Children’s Hospital
The Springvale Italian Senior Citizens Club is set to fundraise for the Monash Children’s Hospital this year. As part of their annual October fundraising event,…