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Police seek info on BMW shooting

Police are appealing for public assistance in their investigation into a non-fatal shooting last year. Southern Metro Region Crime Squad detectives say several shots were...

Pair charged with CBD shooting murder

Two South East men have been charged with murder over an alleged fatal shooting in Melbourne’s CBD. With assistance from the Special Operations Group, four...

Kooweerup’s country star ready to be crowned Rodeo Queen

Kooweerup has its very own rodeo queen who is ready to compete on the biggest stage, where she could be crowned the country’s top...

UPDATE: Berwick-Dandenong trains resume after emergency incident

Berwick-Dandenong trains suspended after emergency incident

Friendship put aside

Magic on air

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Sport

Giants and Goon for glory

Saturday’s WGFNC A Grade grand final promises to be a beauty with Korumburra-Bena and Nar Nar Goon both tasting success against the other this...

Nar Nar Goon spirit on show

Nar Nar Goon coach Matt Shorey is as excited as a kid on Christmas Day as he prepares for Saturday’s WGFNC grand final against...

Atkins takes out coveted award

Gippsland Power midfielder Brodie Atkins was on Tuesday announced as the winner of the 2025 Morrish Medal for the best and fairest player in...

Tom Toner – 2025 by the numbers

If you are looking for Narre Warren's Tom Toner to be a ball-magnet and get 30 plus disposals every week, you are probably looking...

Trump cards on the table

The final table is down to two! Kilcunda-Bass, Warragul Industrials, Phillip Island and Cora Lynn have laid down their best hands and been eliminated; leaving...

Pride for Panther pioneers

Devon Meadows made history at Kinetic Stadium on Saturday defeating Frankston Bombers by just five points and Gazette photographer STEWART CHAMBERS was there to...

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Entertainment

Inspiring the next generation of illustrators

Emerald Library had an incredible visit from an award-winning children’s book author and illustrator on Thursday 21 August to help celebrate Book Week. Nicky...

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,...

In Business

National Youth Parliament to empower future leaders

The Department of the House of Representatives and the Y Australia are pleased to announce Expressions of Interest are officially open for the National...

Free school breakfasts saving busy families more money

More than 200 additional schools across Victoria are now serving free, healthy breakfasts thanks to the expansion of the State Government’s School Breakfast Clubs...

Seniors Festival fun in Cardinia Shire

Throughout October, over 30 local events will take place in Cardinia Shire to celebrate the Victorian Seniors Festival. These events are made possible by...

You’re So Welcome Here, Exactly As You Are

Has school been feeling stressful, overwhelming, or just not for you? Maybe your teen has been feeling disconnected from learning, struggling to keep up...

Seniors Festival fun in Cardinia Shire

Throughout October, over 30 local events will take place in Cardinia Shire to celebrate the Victorian Seniors Festival. These events are made possible by...

At Pakenham Secondary College, ‘We Grow Through Connection’

Thinking about a secondary school for 2026? Our College Principal, Mr. Aaron Smith, invites you to consider Pakenham Secondary College for your child...

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Levy rally turns heated

The latest in a series of regional protests against the Labor Government took place in Pakenham on Tuesday night. The “Not In Our Name –...

Poo poo pirate pinches porta potties

Melton Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged a man after portaloos were allegedly stolen in Deanside last week, with one of the stolen units...

Pakenham MP leads assisted dying laws change

Pakenham MP Emma Vulin is helping lead a push to reform Voluntary Assisted Dying laws in an effort to provide suffers of terminal illness...

Battle for Nar Nar Goon’s country soul begins

As Pakenham becomes one of Melbourne’s largest suburbs, a recent survey reveals residents of neighbouring Nar Nar Goon are eager to ensure their rural...

Striding for stroke awareness

One morning, Jennifer from Officer woke up with a migraine, she still went about her day and had lunch with her visiting parents; it...

Pakenham podcast launches

Tipped to provide a new outlet for all things local for residents, the Something Big Pakenham Podcast has launched this week, catapulting local issues...

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