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Winter coat call out as weather turns frosty
Casey North Community Support & Information Service (CNCISS) is calling for locals to donate their unwanted coats and jackets, as part of its annual Winter…
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Voters eager at pre-polls
Pre-poll voters at Akoonah Park on Tuesday 17 May held varying opinions when it came to the key political issues that would influence their vote,…
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Celebrating IDAHOBIT Day: how Berwick resident overcame adversity
To celebrate IDAHOBIT Day, Star News has profiled six members of the LGBTQIA+ community across Casey and Dandenong. IDAHOBIT Day – International Day against homophobia,…
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Covid ’not to blame’
A “national emergency” in hospitals is not as a result of Covid-19, according to the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine. President Clare Skinner says systemic…
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Hallam author attracts international reading
A Hallam-based author has had two books published with UK-based publisher, Olympia and says many more are on the way. Gavin Catt is a sci-fi…
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Trafficker asleep at the wheel
A serial drug offender found asleep in his car with meth and thousands of dollars of cash outside a primary school has been jailed. Craig…
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Casey Sings! ready for live return
Local choir Casey Sings! is gearing up for its first official performance in two-and-a-half years after spending that time rehearsing on Zoom. The choir is…
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Police brief: Seven arrests from one vehicle theft
Southern Metro Crime Team detectives have arrested seven teenagers after an allegedly stolen Mercedes was spotted in Hallam early Sunday morning, 15 May. Officers first…
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Double Delicious serves up diverse stories and tasty dishes
“Growing up as a Chinese kid in a very white part of Australia, my identity was always questioned,” recalls writer and media personality Benjamin Law.…
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Berwick teen represents Australia at world championships
Despite only receiving her Australian citizenship a few short years ago, Eighteen-year-old Skye Wallace has wasted no time in her bid to represent the nation.…
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Bruce MP says families unable to pay GP costs dealt by Liberals
Bruce MP Julian Hill took aim at the Federal Government over the rising hospital crisis, claiming out of pocket costs to see a GP in…
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Local chemist encourages locals to roll up their sleeves for World Hypertension Day
Local pharmacy Blooms The Chemist is encouraging locals to roll up their sleeves for a blood pressure test this week, ahead of World Hypertension Day…
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