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Stop pulling the racism card – but let’s talk about why it gets pulled
A few days ago, I received a heartfelt call from a friend – let’s just say not from the “white tribe” – distressed about her…
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Multigenerational living: Who knew Nonna was ahead of her time?
We had to laugh. A reporter on the evening news excitedly announced that Australian architects are now “innovatively incorporating multigenerational living into their home designs”…
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High-school teacher jailed for student affair
A Cranbourne high-school teacher and mother-of-two who had a sexual affair with a 15-year-old student has been jailed. Laura Ann Hill, 38, pleaded guilty at…
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South East saviours give unconditional care
A ground-breaking program to disrupt child sexual exploitation in Melbourne’s South East has marked its first decade. In 2015, the Young Women’s Program (YWP) run…
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Casey’s local law to be reviewed in August meeting
A draft of the Casey Community Local Law will be presented in this month’s Casey Council meeting on Tuesday, 19 August. Councillors will consider the…
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Have your say on Casey’s youth services
The City of Casey is inviting the community to take part in the Casey Youth survey and share their views on the services the council…
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Self-defence review a no-go, disappointment from MPs
The proposal to review Victoria’s current self-defence laws did not go through after a close vote in parliament on Wednesday, 13 August. It was almost…
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Thief invades school grounds
A Pakenham Secondary College student has had his bike stolen for the third time in just 10 weeks totally 4,000 in losses, sparking outrage and…
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Celebrating 100 days of learning
Casey Grammar School’s Foundation students marked their 100th day of school with a nostalgic celebration filled with creativity, connection and old-fashioned fun. Dressed as 100-year-olds,…
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Sport
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Getting little bang for buck
**FOOTY SHORTS overheard a conversation on the weekend that gave an indication of the money that was spent on WEST GIPPSLAND’S review project, which resulted…
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Tooradin, Toner and Tanner
JUSTIN: Alright boys, we’re in the middle of August now so we’re getting to the real business end of the season. Jonty and I were…
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Vic Country girls analysed
Vic Country’s Under-18 Girls National Championships concluded on Sunday, losing by 20 points. There were 16 local girls who suited up for Vic Country, which…
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Eagle continue winning ways
Beat second-placed Park Orchards this week and Beaconsfield is guaranteed a double chance and a repeat matchup against the Sharks in week one of finals.…
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Charging Bulls roll Balwyn
The equation for Noble Park is simple; win the remaining two games and it will play finals. The Bulls kept their Eastern Football Netball League…
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Cannons demolish RMIT in top grade
The best way to bounce back from a shock loss is with a big win and that’s exactly what Casey Cannons did in the Men’s…
Entertainment
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Poem for peace
May I invite you to reflect with me … and may our hearts be in shared humanity, let us pause for a sacred moment of…
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Celebrate the important things
Quote from a Baha’i prayer: “O God! Refresh and gladden my spirit. Purify my heart. Illumine my powers!” It is hard to avoid witnessing the…
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What’s On
Bakhtar Community Organisation Music Classes Free induction session for our new Music Classes, designed to bring together the rich traditions of Eastern and Western music…
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Girls fire up for CFA emergency drills
Female teens from across the state were put through fire simulations and drills at CFA’s training ground at Bangholme. During the action-packed day, emergency-services members…
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Captain Doveton’s historic house still stands
To mark Dandenong Star Journal’s 160 years of publication, PHILIP SALAMA-WEST is taking a then-and-now look at the people, places and events that have formed…
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HOME is where the art is
Dandenong is sprawling with art for 14 weeks as part of the HOME 25: Invisible Cities exhibition. Sixteen artists are showcasing the stories of refugee,…
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Reflecting on NAIDOC Week
This NAIDOC Week we celebrate and recognise the history, culture and achievements of First Peoples. Yoorrook and truth telling have given Victorians a powerful opportunity…
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A Positive Take on Downsizing
If you are looking to Downsize and feeling overwhelmed, it is completely understandable. You have most probably lived in the same home for many years,…
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Respect, Reflect, Celebrate
Modern Australia has an Aboriginal heritage, a British foundation and a multicultural character. These three elements are what have made the Australian identity unique. When…
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Stockland Halcyon – offering financial freedom
Stockland Halcyon – offering financial freedom and secure living for over-55s in Melbourne’s South-East. Victorians over 55 years of age are increasingly seeking to unlock…
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Help End Youth Homelessness
Direct Chemist Outlet and Lighthouse Foundation Join Forces to Help End Youth Homelessness. As the holiday season draws near, the spirit of giving takes centre…
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Personalised approach
Sunrise2Sunrise is a Registered NDIS provider that does things differently. We take pride in offering professional services traditionally only provided in larger corporate Disability Support…
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Dan Murphy’s plan near childcare sparks debate
The Botanic Ridge community is opposing a liquor licence application for a new Dan Murphy’s store close to a childcare centre. A petition of objection…
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‘Procedural wrangling’ dominates waste case
Environment Protection Authority (EPA) Victoria is appealing against VCAT orders to draft “without prejudice conditions” for a development licence for a proposed Hampton Park Waste…
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WFH consultation opens
The State Government has opened public consultation on proposed work-from-home laws that a South East manufacturers group warns are “impossible” for the $54 billion sector.…
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Casey ‘naughty list’ unreasonable: CRRA
Casey Residents and Ratepayers Association has criticised Casey Council placing mother-of-three Jillian Nambu on “an orchestrated ‘resident naughty list’ after she sent five emails to…
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What’s On
Narre Warren & District Family History Group as part of History Month are having a free Discovery Day and all are welcome at 110 High…
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Scales of justice on self-defence change proposal
Recent proposals by a southeast metropolitan MP on revisions to self-defence laws in Victoria have the local community buzzing, with many, from online to neighbourhoods,…