Beauty of diversity celebrated
A passionate group of artists is aiming to provide a platform for people from CALD backgrounds in arts and culture.
Starting as an award-winning project,...
Eid for all at Bunjil Place
Bunjil Place will host its first ‘Hakaya of Bukjeh’, translating to ‘Stories and Gathering’ in Arabic.
The event is run by the organisation Bukjeh under...
Getting Away With Murder in the Dandenong Ranges
Author Kerryn Mayne’s debut novel Lenny Marks Gets Away With Murder is set in the base of the Dandenong Ranges, following the protagonist revisiting...
Blessings bestowed for New Year
Wat Buddharangsi temple in Springvale South greeted the Cambodian New Year with three days of feasts of food, prayer, blessings and dance.
After months of...
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...
Masses of joy at Nawroz
The famous Nawroz Festival saw a huge turn-out as always on Sunday 19 March in Dandenong Park.
President of VAAN Nazir Yousafi said the event...
Holi Hai’s festival of colours
South-east communities had a taste of India and its culture at the famous Holi festival celebrations in Dandenong Park on Sunday March 12.
Australian Indian...
Q and A with Berwick filmmaker Gabriel Carrubba
Tell us a fun fact about yourself!
When I was a child I had dreams of playing AFL for the Hawthorn Football Club.
What do you love about filmmaking?
For...
Chay Khanna brews belonging
Southern Migrant and Refugee Centre (SMRC) and Better Place Australia have partnered to support migrant and refugees wellbeing in the South-East.
Together, they’ve initiated ‘Chay...
No end of fun at Summer Fest
There were no limits to headline band Infinity’s fun-loving ways at the Sri Lankan Summer Fest at Dandenong Showgrounds on Saturday 25 February.
With more...
Q and A with Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne team leader Nicole Ebert
Tell us a fun fact about yourself!
I grew up on a 1000-acre farm and now work in a 1000-acre garden.
What do you love...
’22 in review: Make the Buena Vista moves
During the new year period, Star News is reflecting on the year that was by revisiting some of the stories that made news in...
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Pygmy training ground
A Berwick training camp for pygmy goat handlers was recently graced by the teachings of Donna Elkins, an American judge with over 30 years...
