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Lang Lang son watches parents’ blaze, ‘helplessly’

Adam Ghirxi watched “helplessly” from his home in Lang Lang, more than two hours away, as catastrophic fires tore through Alexandra and threatened the...

Dumped rubbish costing ratepayers hundreds of thousands

Illegally dumped rubbish is costing Cardinia Shire ratepayers almost $500k a year as costs have significantly soared since 2020. During 2020-21, the cost to council...

Images of 2025

Star Journal photographers cast their eyes over the events that united and disturbed us during 2025. Here is a celebration of the year that...

People in Profile: Strength in every stroke

2025 Best Photos

Year in Review 2025: Panda Mart turmoil

High-octane thrills and family fun at Sandown Revival

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Sport

Pakenham Bowls Club opens up for exciting new competition

Pakenham Bowls Club is pushing open the doors of its wonderful facility on Anderson Street with the ambition of welcoming new bowlers and the...

Wonderful Wills does it again

There were some remarkable individual performances across the Dandenong District Cricket Association (DDCA) Turf 1 competition on the weekend. Dandenong West’s Shaun Weir (119 not...

Lions begin the big squeeze

Just like a teenager with pimples; a first blemish has appeared on the skin of Merinda Park (7/226) after a rejuvenated Pakenham (8/230) produced...

Bulls win in cruise control

Reigning premier Cardinia (3/162) is fully switched on and will take a power of beating for the 2025/26 CCCA Premier Division title after making...

Bulls trample the Pirates

An incredible knock of 119 not out from opening batter Shaun Weir guided Dandenong West to a dominant nine-wicket win over Parkmore. It was Weir’s...

Silverton prevails in thriller against HSD

Silverton registered a big win in DDCA Turf 2 as the side knocked off HSD in a one-wicket thriller and edged closer to the...

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Q&A with farmers Peter and Maureen Cogo

Can you tell me a bit about your family's history with this property? Maureen: We bought this property, about six hectares, almost 40 years ago....

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...

What’s On

Christmas Lunch If you’re on your own or experiencing hardship and need some friendship a meal and good company this Christmas. Come along and join a...

Q&A with local resident Michael Bodey

What are some achievements you’re proud of? I’ve spent 25 years officiating for Athletics Victoria, I stay actively involved with the RSL, I’ve been ballroom...

What’s On

Garfield Christmas Festival The annual ‘Garfield Christmas Festival’ is back for another year and is bigger than ever! Garfield will again be filled with festive spirit...

Q&A with Rose Deng, Casey advocate and youth worker

What was your experience like fleeing Sudan during the war, and what are some of your most vivid memories from that time?  My parents were...

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NEWS-MAKER 2025: Liberal’s pursuit for Bruce electorate seat

2025 brought the sweeping federal election that kept Labor in majority of its seats and with it, much controversy for the Bruce electorate division. From...

Year in Review 2025: Casey’s ’naughty list’ under scrutiny

Casey Council’s Unreasonable Complainant Conduct (UCC) policy stood out in 2025 as its application to residents sparked concern over how community voices are managed...

Fatal collision in Doveton

A man has died following a collision on the Monash Freeway in the early hours of Sunday morning. It is believed by authorities that...

Smoke spreads from Victoria bushfires, locals advised to take precautions

Those in the Casey region may be impacted by smoke that is making its way from several bushfires across Victoria, local CFA authorities have...

Greater horror: southeast firefighters face the fire beast

Victoria is battling major blazes as catastrophic fire danger unleashes a fierce, fast-moving threat across multiple districts, forcing southeast brigades into the fight. Hundreds of...

Person of the year: Kelly Warren, tackling food insecurity

As you enter the Bk 2 Basics warehouse in the early hours of a Friday morning, Kelly Warren and her volunteers are already hard...

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