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Narre Warren Fire Brigade hosts car wash fundraiser
As part of their fundraising initiative, Narre Warren Fire Brigade CFA will be holding a carwash fundraiser The local brigade has asked the community to…
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Driver blows six times legal limit, feigns power nap when pulled over
Police have pulled over a 24-year old driver that allegedly recorded an alcohol reading of .313 — which is six times over the legal limit.…
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$4 million Doveton Pool redevelopment underway
The $4 million redevelopment at Doveton Pool began on Tuesday 13 January, with the next phase of construction endeavouring to deliver modern and accessible facilities.…
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Local Narre Warren dancer sets eyes on US stage
In just five years, local creative Lisa Antoinette Herbert has built a social media following of thousands, travelled solo to America at 22, appeared in…
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Nossal students experience Big Build project
From the classroom to the construction site next door, two Nossal High School students Krish Dittakavi and Lilly Nguyen made the trip next door to…
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Dandenong man arrested for ATM ram raids
Two men have been arrested as police continue to investigate a series of alleged ATM ram raids across Victoria over the last two months. Detectives…
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Calls for closer blood donation centre in Casey
Sukhjiwan Grewal from Berwick has been an avid donator of plasma for years. He’s contributed more than 130 plasma donations over the past 10 years…
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Dandenong factory fire deemed suspicious
A Dandenong factory caught up in flames is deemed suspicious by Victoria Police and Fire Rescue Victoria. Emergency services responded to multiple Triple Zero (000)…
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Casey home values outpace Greater Melbourne in strongest growth since 2021
The Casey region recorded stronger home-value growth than Greater Melbourne in 2025, according to figures by Cotality. Over the 2025 calendar year, Casey had a…
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CCCA select Country Week class
The Casey Cardinia Cricket Association (CCCA) has selected a strong squad of 16 players to represent the league at the 2026 Melbourne Country Week carnival…
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Silverton prevails in thriller against HSD
Silverton registered a big win in DDCA Turf 2 as the side knocked off HSD in a one-wicket thriller and edged closer to the top…
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EJ makes Masterful moves
Cranbourne-trainer Enver Jusufovic called in help from all quarters – New Zealand and the greyhound fraternity – to help his seven-year-old gelding Masterful win the…
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Son’s Gallant performance as Pozman picks path to success
Pakenham trainers Peter Moody and Katherine Coleman could almost have set up camp in the winners’ stall at Flemington over the years; but a regulation…
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Wonderful Wills does it again
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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Magpies fly into top two
Narre Warren is up into second place on the DDCA Turf 2 ladder after another narrow win; this time against Cranbourne as the Magpies won…
Entertainment
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2025 Best Photos
Colourful cultural events, council meeting upheaval, forensics investigation… Star News photographers were there to capture all the key events of 2025. Here is a look…
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Arthur’s Unbreakable Spirit
Pakenham resident Arthur Walker has survived more than most could imagine. As he approaches his 100th birthday, he stands as a living testament to resilience,…
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A voice for women
After decades of service and leadership, Kay has one message she hopes others will carry forward. It’s not about waiting for the perfect moment; it’s…
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Rising from Rock Bottom
Homelessness is often seen as the final chapter in a person’s story, yet, for Trevor Brown, it became the driving force that helped him overcome…
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Snap up a snapper
Summer equals snapper season and if you or anyone you know comes back from the bay with a haul, here’s how you can put these…
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Top barbecue ideas for summer
As summer sets in across Australia, it’s the perfect time to fire up the barbecue and enjoy some of the country’s best grilled dishes. From…
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Chery Omoda musical chairs
It’s getting quite difficult to keep track of the constantly evolving brands and sub-brands within the giant Chinese Chery group. The most recent development is…
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Impressive SUV alternative
Although Korean carmaker SsangYong has been in the Australian market for the past 20 years it has never been able to get close to the…
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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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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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Rockin’ around the Christmas tree
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas across the City of Casey, with a range of festive decorations to match local residents’ wonderful homes.
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Merry Christmas from the St Germain Health & Wellness Precinct
The St Germain Health & Wellness Precinct – including St Germain Superclinic, Marina Radiology and Anytime Fitness – wishes our community a warm, safe, and…
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New $12.7M catholic school in Clyde to open in 2027
Construction on a new $12.7 million Catholic Primary School in Clyde, is set to begin and is planning to open in 2027. The first sod…
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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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Clyde Road Upgrade starts 2026 strongly
Major road and freeway closures will impact motorists travelling through Cranbourne and Berwick later this month, as crews push ahead with critical works on the…
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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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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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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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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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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…