Gembrook Primary students rewarded for fire safety efforts
On 23 October, Grade 3 and 4 students at Gembrook Primary School received a special visit from their local fire brigade as a reward...
Dig deep for those in need
The Salvation Army is launching its annual Christmas Appeal in the Gippsland region allowing The Salvos to help those in the local community who...
$144K tax fraudster jailed
A food-delivery driver who defrauded the Australian Taxation Office of nearly $145,000 with a “non-existent” business has been jailed.
Melanie Hooimeyer, 25, pleaded guilty...
Serial breacher behind bars
A serial family violence offender who assaulted an ex-partner, kicked-in her car and threatened to burn down her house has been jailed.
The 35-year-old...
Star on the rise
Berwick’s gymnast Arianna Mei Naidu, is embarking on a glorious journey after winning two championship.
During the National Clubs Carnival held on the Gold Coast...
Thomsen defeats Davies for Toomuc
New candidate Casey Thomsen has won Toomuc Ward, ousting incumbent Stephanie Davies in the closest finish of the election.
Thomsen and Davies both polled over...
Basset Race returns floppier
The Australian Basset Hound Races returned in 2024 for an even bigger year at Caldermeade Farm & Cafe.
The day was attended by...
Emerald gathers to remember
Students, RSL members, veterans and the community ventured to the Emerald War Memorial on Monday 11 November to commemorate Remembrance Day.
The 11th hour...
Art exhibit sheds light on domestic violence
White Ribbon Art Gallery has returned to Cardinia Cultural Centre (CCC), with emerging and underrated artists continuing the momentum.
The White Ribbon Art Gallery was...
History set in stone
Melbourne's iconic Shrine of Remembrance, which celebrated its 90th anniversary on Monday, has an indelible link to the local area.
The old Tynong quarry site,...
Slice of life
Q&A with Star News journalist Afraa Kori
What made you choose journalism as your career?
If you know me on a personal level, then you would...
Left Write Hook, the journey of reclamation
Tackling trauma has never been an easy task, and finding an effective medium for it has proven to be much more difficult, but for...
Olympic gold medallist visits Cockatoo
Australian Olympic Gold Medallist Sally Pearson made an appearance at the Cockatoo Little Athletics Club on Saturday.
Pearson was at Cockatoo as part of the...
