Get the latest news to your email inbox FREE!

REGISTER
Search

Get the latest news to your email inbox FREE!

REGISTER
Subscribe

News

New hospitality era for Cranbourne

A change of ownership six months ago has marked a new chapter for Cranbourne landmark The Amazing Grace, with hospitality veteran Adam Sadiqzai returning...

Turning tragedy into action: Latrobe Citizen of the Year

A Casey mother who transformed personal tragedy into a powerful campaign to protect other children has been named La Trobe Citizen of the Year...

Teens flee stolen-car crash on Monash Freeway

Up to eight teen boys fled from a stolen car after a two-vehicle crash in Endeavour Hills on Saturday morning 24 January. The allegedly stolen...

Traders launch petition demanding Government compensation

‘End of an era’ as community says goodbye to Mrs Officer

Firefighters battle Nyora blaze

‘Heart of Gold’ wins OAM

Digital Edition

Sport

Unbeaten Slater guides Merinda Park to glory in style

The power of manifestation is undeniable! Look no further than Merinda Park’s Ashley Slater, who guided the Cobras to their first-ever Kookaburra Cup flag in...

Back-to-back for Seagulls

Back-to-back! Tooradin capped off a dominant T20 campaign by defeating Clyde by seven wickets on the big stage in Sunday’s Premier Kookaburra Cup grand final. The...

Champion O’Hare adds another medal to his long resume

There really aren’t enough good words to describe Tooradin champion Cal O’Hare. O’Hare added another significant achievement to his storied trophy cabinet with a man...

Ace Classic joy for Aguiard

Promising talent Enzo Aguiard is hoping dual success in the Ace Classic at Pakenham over the Australia Day weekend will provide the springboard to...

Cobras claim T20 triumph

History was made at Lang Lang Recreation Reserve on Sunday as Merinda Park lifted its first ever Kookaburra Cup by claiming an eight-wicket victory...

Bloods go big, Saints threaten Knights

Springvale South showed why it’s a run scoring powerhouse as the Bloods piled on 386 runs against Fountain Gate in round 11 of the...

Subscribe

Get an all ACCESS PASS to the News and your Digital Edition with an online subscription

Entertainment

Celebrating a good harvest

Basking in sunshine, about 200 celebrated a Pongal harvest festival in Harmony Square, Dandenong on Sunday 18 January. Victorian Tamil Cultural Association staged the...

Bunjil Place set to hosts vibrant Open Space festival this summer

Open Space will be taking over Bunjil Place this summer, with a packed lineup and events to keep you busy during the summer holidays....

What’s On

The Lang Lang Show 'n' Shine The Lang Lang Show 'n' Shine plus Swap Meet is back this February. Run by the Rotary Club of Kooweerup/Lang...

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...

In Business

Here you go!

Summer is set to shine across Melbourne’s southeast as the Southside Summer Carnival returns from 27 December to 17 January, bringing six action-packed race...

Rockn’ Suzies dance classes have turned 22 years

Rockn’ Suzies dance classes have turned 22 years ...... And I still love teaching people how to dance. I believe that Rock and...

Volunteering is rewarding and fulfilling

Volunteering as a senior can be incredibly rewarding and fulfilling. There are many opportunities available where your skills, experience, and wisdom can make a...

A Fresh Start: Planning for Your Loved Ones’ Care

Planning for aged care is rarely an easy conversation, but it can be one of the most meaningful gifts families give their loved ones....

Chery Omoda musical chairs

It’s getting quite difficult to keep track of the constantly evolving brands and sub-brands within the giant Chinese Chery group. The most recent development is...

From Cornwall with love

Cornwall is considered one of the most remote and yet beautiful counties in England. And the county’s North Coast with its dramatic cliffscapes, craggy...

More News

Humble doctor earns OAM

When Dr Roberto Celada arrived in Australia nearly four decades ago, he had just $8 in his pocket, limited English and no certainty about...

Trailblazing firefighter honoured with Australian Fire Service Medal

Yarragon South’s Emma Louise Conway has been awarded the Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM) for over 20 years of frontline firefighting, leadership, and emergency...

Violence fuels suspicious fire, drones loom

Police are investigating an alleged assault and suspicious house fire that left a man critically injured in Longwarry last night, January 22. Drones flown near...

Yannathan local and Melbourne Royal President earns OAM

Yannathan local Matthew Coleman has received a fair few calls from Canberra in his lifetime, but he had never received one from Government House...

Engineer with a passion for the arts, Pakenham playwright earns OAM

By day, he tinkers with complex systems that keep your calls connected, but by night he is all about the arts, so much so...

Warragul veteran dedicated to Legacy surprised to recieve OAM

Warragul’s Ivan Standen has spent decades supporting veterans and their families since his service in Vietnam, and this Australia Day he has been recognised...

50 year firefighting legend honoured

Gavin Parker is a 50 year veteran firefighter and still cannot quite believe he is paid to do it. Now, he is bewildered to...

Prostate cancer support group looks to new year of help and education

A new group to support those affected by prostate cancer is beginning its first full year and is inviting men who are diagnosed and...

Elderly donors accuse banks of exclusion

Elderly community members attempting to donate cash to people affected by Victoria’s bushfires say they were turned away by bank branches, prompting questions about...

Pongal unites community

The Australian Tamil Sangam Inc, with the support of the Cardinia Shire Council, hosted a successful Pongal festival on January 17, 2026, celebrating Tamil...

Subscribe

Get an all access pass to the News and your Digital Edition with an online subscription

Subscribe

© 2026 Star News Group Pty Ltd. All rights reserved