News
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City of Casey Mayor responds to deadly Bondi Beach shooting tragedy
The City of Casey’s Mayor has released a statement after the Bondi Beach shooting attack that occurred on Sunday afternoon — taking the lives of…
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Casey locks in funding to refresh local shopping strips
Local shopping strips across Casey will receive funding for improvements, after councillors unanimously approved a new five-year improvement plan. Council endorsed the Activity Centre Investment…
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Panda Mart reopens after court-ordered shutdown
Panda Mart has reopened its Cranbourne store following a temporary court-ordered shutdown earlier last week. Star News reported last week that Consumer Affairs Victoria (CAV)…
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When violence tries to define us, Australia must choose light, action, and courage
Australia wakes heavier than it did on Sunday (14 December). Sixteen lives lost so far. Dozens injured. Families shattered. A community grieving. A nation searching…
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Five teenagers arrested after alleged stolen car pursuit
Five male teens in an allegedly stolen vehicle have been arrested in Narre Warren after an extended police follow through the South East on Saturday…
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Firies battle two factory infernos in Dandenong South
Two more factories in Dandenong South have been destroyed by fire on Saturday morning (13 December). Firefighters were called to a suspicious fire at a…
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Man stabbed near Berwick bar, police investigating
Police are investigating an incident following a stabbing of a man near a popular Berwick bar. Detectives from Casey Crime Investigation Unit have been told…
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Hundreds gain Helping Hand
Up to 1000 families in need will be feted with free food, clothing, entertainment at a Helping Hand Day in Dandenong North on Friday 12…
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Akoonah Park Men’s Shed celebrates another busy year
The Akoonah Park Men’s Shed can do many great things, but if there is one thing they do especially well, it is throwing a Christmas…
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Sport
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Goon and Yabbies end tied
B GRADE Nar Nar Goon (121) and Pakenham Upper/Toomuc (9/121) have set the scene for a thrilling finals series in CCCA B Grade after the…
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Arkansaw Kid revs things up for Hayes boys at Lindsay Park
Super-consistent five-year-old gelding Arkansaw Kid will be a popular favourite at Lindsay Park Racing after winning Ben, Will and JD Hayes a brand-new Ford Ranger…
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Pakenham’s own in AFLW mix
Pakenham Football Club’s Abby Hobson is well positioned to be selected in next Monday’s AFLW Draft, set to take place at Marvel Stadium. A member…
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Cream rises for Cranbourne
CRANBOURNE BOWLS It was a spirited week of performances from Cranbourne with the club’s top-two teams winning their pennant matches on Saturday while the week…
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Bucks prevail in first encounter
Buckley Ridges stamped its authority over Berwick on Saturday as the reigning premier won the much-anticipated top-of-the-table clash by five wickets at Park Oval. The…
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Perera and Smith light it up
A magnificent century from Pakenham’s Glenn Perera and stunning six-wicket haul from Pakenham Upper/Toomuc’s Bailey Smith were the prominent features of the Casey Cardinia Cricket…
Entertainment
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VAAN awards remarkable achievers
The Victorian Afghan Associations Network successfully celebrated great female talents and role models in the Hazara and Afghan communities. Eight females were chosen to be…
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Families feast on festive freebies
An abundance of smiles lit up the annual Helping Hand Day in Dandenong North last Friday 12 December. Up to 1000 families in need received…
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Christmas charities to the fore
Christmas is a time for compassion and generosity, with local organisations are prepared to do more than ever. South East Community Links (SECL) is spreading…
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What’s On
Santa photos Santa and his cheerful elf are stopping by the park. Bring your camera to snap your own special photos. – Thursday, 11 December…
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Ageless Santa spreads joy over the decades
After 30 years in the jolly Santa suit, Phil Martin says he’s shared the gift of kindness with thousands of children. On 3 December, Martin…
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Christmas charities to the fore
Christmas is a time for compassion and generosity, with local organisations are prepared to do more than ever. South East Community Links (SECL) is spreading…
In Business – Sponsored
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Empowering women, strengthening families, building peace
At Women’s Federation for World Peace Australia, we believe that real and lasting peace begins in the heart of the family and radiates outward. As…
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Empowering women, strengthening families, building peace
At Women’s Federation for World Peace Australia, we believe that real and lasting peace begins in the heart of the family and radiates outward. As…
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Escape to New Zealand
At this time of year Aotearoa New Zealand is bursting with exciting new escapes, unforgettable experiences and fresh culinary delights that make if very worth-while…
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Embrace the opportunity
The op in op shop is short for opportunity – an opportunity to help others by supporting charity shops, and an opportunity to find a…
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FOOT AND LEG PAIN CONNECTION
Pain in the foot, ankle, shin, knee, or hip is often interconnected. These regions work together as part of a kinetic chain, where each joint…
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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…
More News
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Between the flags: new-arrivals get tips on water-safety
More than 120 newly arrived migrant and refugee mums and children from Melbourne’s South East recently took part in Water Safety Day at the Black…
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If we can say ‘Happy Diwali’, why can’t we say ‘Merry Christmas’?
Every year around this time, Australia enters the same strange debate: Should we stop saying “Merry Christmas” so we do not offend anyone? This week,…
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Stop the presses: Harmony Square’s deadly media gallery
A vigil and art installation was held at Harmony Square, Dandenong in solidarity with journalists killed across Palestine and Sudan. The art installation featured more…
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Into the mountains: How a Hallam construction worker conquered 100 miles
At just 26, Hallam runner Ejaz Ahmed completed the Great Southern Endurance Run (GSER) 100-mile (162 kilometres) ultramarathon for the very first time, finishing seventh…
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Bail refused after shop stabbing
A woman who fled from her care home, stole a cleaver from a shopping strip and deeply slashed a woman’s arm has been denied bail.…
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Casey Grammar celebrates outstanding VCE results
After the release of VCE scores on Thursday morning, Casey Grammar in Cranbourne East is celebrating. As 8 per cent of its VCE students attained…