Councils leave locals high and dry for New Year
Residents across Cardinia Shire and Casey have expressed disappointment after neither council hosted a New Year’s Eve event, prompting many locals to travel outside...
Big switch on arrival for Metro Tunnel timetable
The Metro Tunnel’s Big Switch timetable has been released which will integrate the new tunnel into Victoria’s train network.
Minister for Public and Active Transport...
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
Behind every brushstroke is a story shaped by place, perseverance and purpose. Janine Farinski’s journey reveals how creativity can endure and evolve through life’s...
2025 Best Photos
Colourful cultural events, council meeting upheaval, forensics investigation... Star News photographers were there to capture all the key events of 2025. Here is...
Year in Review 2025: Panda Mart turmoil
International discount retailer Panda Mart landed in Cranbourne in early 2025 and made headlines throughout the year with a roller coaster of incidents.
It opened...
High-octane thrills and family fun at Sandown Revival
Get ready for Melbourne’s newest and most exciting motoring event.
The Sandown Revival roars into the iconic Sandown Raceway on 17–18 January, delivering a weekend...
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...
Community events shut down under extreme conditions
While the north is consumed by bushfires, communities closer to home are being forced to adapt to life under extreme fire conditions.
Victoria had been...
