On Monday 18 August, the Chief Health Officer directed that playgrounds be closed under tightened restrictions intended to limit the spread of Covid-19.
The move has proved controversial with many on social media saying it removes one of their last sources of respite.
Star News Group photographer STEWART CHAMBERS went for a drive to see the impact, and snapped these haunting pictures of our roped-off play equipment…
The two best teams from the 2025/26 DDCA Turf 2 season will be playing off in the grand final this weekend after both Parkfield and…
Investigations are still ongoing after two masked men armed with knives allegedly attempted to carjack a vehicle in Hallam in February. A man was driving along an intersection in Hallam…
The Edelweiss Casey Choir celebrated the Chinese Lantern Festival on Sunday, with an event titled Blossom of Harmony: Lantern Festival Gala. Many attended the Hallam Community Theatre to highlight the…
Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 333109 It’s been over a month since Casey Council released its draft plans for Manuka Road in Berwick asking the community for its feedback…
South east residents are urged to make sure they are vaccinated against measles, with 10 cases of measles this year in the region. Measles has recently spread in Victoria among…
Three girls from Greater Dandenong have been arrested after an alleged armed robbery at a shopping centre in Narre Warren. Officers were called to the centre on Overland Drive about…
Nominations for this year’s Westfield’s local heroes have opened up, with 126 grants up for grabs across the country. Now in its ninth year, the Local Heroes program acknowledges local…
A disappointing Friday night at Frank Holohan Soccer Complex saw Dandenong City draw 0-0 with Caroline Springs in round four of the NPL. City has endured a less than desired…
The list of players to throw 180s doubled in round four of the South West Gippsland Dart League (SWGDL) as some of the stars of the competition made their mark.…
Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 535972 Devon Meadows resident Donald Smith has celebrated a remarkable milestone, turning 100 years old surrounded by generations of family who gathered to mark…
Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 538118 Cranbourne West breast cancer survivor Renee Bradshaw will mark her eighth year of fundraising for cancer research when she joins thousands of walkers…
