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Old Pakenham bin found in Denmark

A 34-year-old Pakenham bin has been found very far from home. Melbourne local, Gavin Hulme, was visiting a friend in Denmark when he came across...

Frustrations and concerns continue amidst consultation for Kramer Drive car park

The recent announcement by the City of Casey to conduct consultation on the Kramer Drive car park in Berwick has been met with objections...

Hoon-meet cars fail the unroadworthy test

More than 150 drivers accused of taking part in illegal hoon gatherings across Greater Dandenong were requested by police to surrender their cars for...

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Sport

Pakenham storms into semi

Pakenham charged into the semi-final of the Outer East Division 1 A Grade netball competition by knocking off Warburton Millgrove 48-42 in the qualifying...

Glorious step forward for the Goon

Nar Nar Goon’s hopes of winning a first-ever WGFNC A Grade netball premiership have received a huge boost after the Goon secured the double...

Andrews lights up the course at Lang Lang

LANG LANG GOLF It was a week to remember at Lang Lang Golf Club with strong fields, impressive scores and a standout double from Lee...

Village people take up the tournament challenge

Pride and bragging rights will be up for grabs when the Pakenham Bowls Club hosts a unique event this Sunday with the inaugural playing...

Teamwork talks for Cheers

It was business as usual after a week’s hiatus in the South West Gippsland Dart League with Cheers, Predators and Snipers continuing to separate...

Swinging sixties at Drouin

DROUIN GOLF Imagine shooting 61 off the stick and not getting the win! It happened to Drouin superstar Ryan Hammond on Saturday with the multiple-time club...

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Bodybuilding, medals and a mission: Cranbourne gym owner empowers community

An owner of a Cranbourne multicultural gym has won big at a state bodybuilding championship, while continuing to build a tight-knit fitness community. Sarab Singh...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

Writers awarded

The 2025 Fresh Words Young Writers Awards Ceremony was held at Bunjil Place on Thursday, 19 June, hosted by the Casey Youth Action Committee,...

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Rotary Debutantes Shine Bright

Four hundred family and friends attended the annual Rotary Club of Pakenham Debutant Ball on Saturday 16 August. Twenty 26 debutants and partners were...

Casey councillors slash CEO powers to $5m

Casey councillors have cut back a proposal to give the CEO authority to sign off on contracts worth up to $15 million, with councillors...

Dog attacks increase

The number of dog attacks has more than doubled across Cardinia Shire since before the pandemic, as revealed by the council’s new pet management...

Fergie honoured for 25 years

A dedicated community volunteer has been honoured for his time recently in Emerald, as he continues to tend the gardens and gravesides at the...

A duo book release

Graeme and Julia, a devoted couple married for 63 years, have spent a lifetime serving others through pastoring, teaching, and counselling. Since 2019, Graeme...

Casey’s Business Awards finalists announced

The City of Casey’s business awards finalists have been announced, with suburbs from the north to the south of the municipality tacking on a...