News
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Care for carers wins funding
A South East respite program for multicultural women who are carers has secured State funding. The Wellsprings for Women program annually helps 54 unpaid carers…
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New era for Rotary
The Rotary Club of Berwick celebrated its changeover dinner on Wednesday, 2 July 2024, at The Beaconsfield Club in Holm Park Reserve. Members and guests…
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Cranbourne North teen sentenced over service station clash
A Cranbourne North teenager has been sentenced to 15 months’ imprisonment and a further 15-month community corrections order after pleading guilty to attempted aggravated burglary,…
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The fires we are not putting out
As Melbourne woke to news of an arson attack on the East Melbourne Synagogue – one of Australia’s oldest Jewish places of worship – we…
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Prime property in limbo
A prominent Berwick property once home to the Poulton family has become a symbol of neglect, sparking growing frustration over stalled development, rumours of contamination,…
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Author hosts mural workshop
Children and families gathered for a special community mural workshop led by acclaimed Australian author and illustrator Alison Lester at Bunjil Place Library on Monday…
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Sth East students shine at VCE awards
More than 20 students from South East schools have been named among Victoria’s top VCE performers in 2024. The students were presented with trophies by…
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1001 steps car park concerns
Residents of Quarry Road in Narre Warren North have been pushing for additional amenities at the popular 1001 Steps. Signage, speed bumps, and locked gates…
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Vehicles performing burnouts seized in Cranbourne
An 18-year-old Cranbourne North man and an 18-year-old Corinella man had their vehicles impounded by police after being caught performing burnouts and fishtails in Cranbourne…
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Sport
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Kangaroos enjoy breakout games from talented youngsters
The Officer Football Club wasn’t the only thing having a breakthrough on the weekend as promising young guns Brodie Snooks and Diesel De Santis tore…
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Kangaroos enjoy breakout games from talented youngsters
The Officer Football Club wasn’t the only thing having a breakthrough on the weekend as promising young guns Brodie Snooks and Diesel De Santis tore…
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Pakenham welcomes back club legends on Past Players Day
Some familiar faces appeared down at the Pakenham Football Club on Saturday as the club held its Past Players Day. It was also a 20-year…
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Beaconsfield debutante shines
Coates League defender Riley Hilliard made his senior debut for Beaconsfield on Saturday. With Dandenong Stingrays having a bye, the gritty halfback took the opportunity…
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Cannons women make it four from four
It was a huge weekend for Casey Hockey Club as the Cannons won all four women’s matches and two men’s matches to continue their strong…
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Youngsters on the big stage
Vic Country squad addition Jasper Russell was one of eight Dandenong Stingrays in action for their third game of the Under-18s National Championships. The son…
Entertainment
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World’s best Sandown launched with fanfare
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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Join Connected Libraries in July for a chance to win $200
Connected Libraries is calling all kids and teens to join in July for a chance to win a $200 voucher of their choice, plus receive…
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Resilience- the super power that keeps us going when everything else fails
Life has a way of throwing challenges our way, often when we least expect them. At times, it feels as though the weight of the…
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Volunteering hits the digital age
Volunteerism is not in decline but it’s in transition – and needs to be more flexible, inclusive and digital, according to a Volunteering Victoria report.…
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Unlocking hidden sound
Local and aspiring artists have the chance to foster their talent and growth as GRID Series looks to open up four slots for its free…
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Storytime across the nation
More than 2.2 million tuned online to a national live-streaming of children’s book The Truck Cat at Springvale Library. The 25th annual National Simultaneous Storytime…
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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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Head above water: a local swimmer’s cold, quiet, almost
It is choppier than forecasted in the English Channel, and it is colder than usual at this time of the year, but the French coastline…
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Ex-nurse granted bail over explosives, drug charges
A former Cranbourne nurse accused of drug trafficking and possessing explosives and detonators has been granted bail by the Victorian Supreme Court. Zarna Barbar, 26,…
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Rotary welcomes new president
On Saturday 5 July, the Rotary Club of Casey held its annual Changeover Dinner at Beaconhills Golf Club, formally inducting Jean Harrison as its 15th…
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Memoirs of clay, stop-motion and storytelling
Renowned director, filmmaker, animator and clayographer, Adam Elliot, is looking to head back home for the Bunjil Place screening of his latest project, Memoir of…
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Fed Uni part of international student fund
Federation University is among 16 other Victorian universities that will share a grant of $5 million under the Yes To International Students Fund. Granted by…
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Berwick rider charged after 200km/h chase
A 21-year-old Berwick man has been charged after he was allegedly detected travelling at speeds of up to 200km/h while trying to avoid arrest on…