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Man winched to safety in Tonimbuk

A man has been winched to safety after getting stuck in mud in Tonimbuk yesterday. Emergency services were called to the property on Bridal Road...

Bloodied man carjacks 91-year-old

A Wangarrata man accused of assaulting a 91-year-old elderly resident during an alleged aggravated carjacking in Berwick has appeared in court. Police allege a...

The long process to decide Deep Creek’s future

Residents are providing their feedback over the next few weeks on what public use they wish for Deep Creek, but any definitive answer from...

Payne fires up debate on incinerators

Developer donates home for homeless

Vibrance of India

Prized possession goes up in flames

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Sport

100-game players in WGFNC

Cora Lynn midfielder Heath Briggs will become just the 35th player to play 100 games in the West Gippsland Football Netball Competition (WGFNC) when...

Young guns making a mark in football’s cut and thrust

Players that clubs are building their future around, game-winning midfielders and talls playing beyond the years. All of that and everything in between makes up...

Nar Nar Goon’s Nate…number one

After extensive research, Pakenham Gazette Sport has this week revealed its list of the Most Valuable Under-21 Players to their local senior clubs around...

Youth driving Pakenham

Out of the 23 that Pakenham played in its qualifying final against Seville on Saturday...12 were in their first or second full seasons of...

Cannons back to their best in top division

Casey Cannons finished the home-and-away season in first place on the Men’s Vic League (MVL2) ladder after thumping St Bede’s 10-0. Having seven goal scorers...

Storm pushes into finals with momentum

The final home-and-away round produced some good results for Cardinia Storm as the club looks towards finals this weekend. Despite having no bench in the...

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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

The crucial role of mentoring

Mentoring programs in schools play a pivotal role in shaping the academic, social, and emotional development of students. Recognising the significance of positive role...

Creating a smarter path

In an era where youth sport often swings between hyper-specialisation and under-resourcing, St Francis Xavier College is charting a smarter path. Launched in 2025,...

Community feedback invited on key strategic documents

Cardinia Shire Council is inviting community feedback on the draft Council Plan 2025–29 and updated Liveability Plan 2017–29 as part of the final phase...

Growing minds and green spaces with Schools Tree Day

Schools across Australia are being encouraged to take learning outside on Friday, 25 July for Schools Tree Day, the nation’s largest tree-planting and nature...

Integrating arts into the curriculum

In the quest to provide a holistic education that prepares students for the challenges of the future, there is a growing recognition of the...

The crucial role of mentoring

Mentoring programs in schools play a pivotal role in shaping the academic, social, and emotional development of students. Recognising the significance of positive role...

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Nightmares in motion

Victoria Police say stolen cars are no longer just about theft — they’re increasingly a public safety crisis. “Stolen vehicles pose a significant risk...

Local legend Frank Scadden dies at 86

Gippsland legend Frank Scadden fondly remembered for his decades behind the wheel of a livestock truck, has passed away at the age of 86. From...

Where lives are transformed

The quiet, unassuming town of Nyora is one of the last places you’d expect to find men of all ages turning their lives around. Just...

Sandon ex-mayors call for no IBAC public hearings

Former Casey mayors grilled in the Operation Sandon investigation have called for IBAC to cease holding examinations in public “under any circumstances”. A joint submission...

Local heritage loses stalwart

Longtime resident of Officer and stalwart of local history, Audrey Dodson (née Pearce), has passed away. Ms Dodson died on Thursday 21 August at the...

Accused car thief faces 32 charges

An arrested man has been accused of a 32-offence, three-week crime spree across the South East. The 28-year-old from Carrum Downs was allegedly in a...

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