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Ram raid shakes country town

In a quiet country town, a small family business in Longwarry has been caught in the crossfire of a tobacco war, reeling from rising...

Casey locals join Rally Against Racism

Casey locals were amongst the crowd demonstrating against racism in the Melbourne CBD on Friday 26 September. Marg Edwards and Gwyneth Jones from Berwick were...

MP ‘inaction’ a corruption risk: survey

Most Victorian MPs and councillors taking part in a recent survey by the Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission (IBAC) believe that corruption is a problem...

Gippsland urged to prepare for Spring storms

Partial success for machete bins

Crugnale announces exit, Bass MP will not recontest 2026 election

Upgrades needed as Cardinia’s major roads fare poorly in new rating system

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Sport

Dust off the whites, get out the sunscreen, cricket has arrived

Defending champions Western Park will again be the team to beat in the Warragul District Cricket Association (WDCA). The envy of clubs across the league...

Hawks poised and ready to take flight

Can the Hawks go one step further and make 2025/26 a season to remember? Blair Burns runs his eye over Hallam Kalora Park ahead...

Cobras looking to strike early

Heartbreak has been a common feeling inside the HSD camp in years gone by but coach Craig Hookey is hoping that can all change...

Promoted Parkmore ready for impact

Can newly-promoted Parkmore rise to the challenge this summer? Blair Burns takes a close look at the Pirates ahead of the 2025/26 DDCA Turf...

Fresh faces to lead the Bulls’ charge

Can the Bulls breathe fire this summer? Blair Burns runs his eye over Dandenong West ahead of the 2025/26 DDCA Turf 1 season. DANDENONG WEST Coach:...

Bloods pressure on the rise

Springvale South is a proud cricket club looking to return to its former glories. Blair Burns runs his eye over the Bloods ahead of...

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Entertainment

Boxing’s home of champions

A humble club with a traditional hardcore coach in Dandenong South is not new to creating boxing champions. The Team Hatton club has done it...

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...

In Business

Metricon celebrates a decade at number one

Metricon celebrates a decade at number one “Metricon Homes has cemented its place in history as Australia’s number one home builder for the tenth year...

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...

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The day Robbie’s desire to help was no help at all to a frustrated phone technician

It took a long time for Robbie MacGregor to forgive Ian and Dot Thomas for relocating the Gazette office from Main Street to the...

Casey’s crime rate up 20%

Casey has been rocked by a dramatic surge in crime, with nearly 30,000 offences recorded in just 12 months. The latest figures from the Crime...

Final goodbye to Mr Community

Locals, scouts, friends, teachers, and former students came together to bid farewell to Robert Waddell Bob Taylor AM, known as “Mr Community.” Longtime friend Matt...

Young chef provides for sweet tooths

It is not common to see a new business owner who was born this side of the millennium, but an ambitious pastry chef is...

Giving back to special kids

Local fitness community, BFIRM Personal Training recently held its much-loved annual family fun day, this year dedicated to raising funds for ‘very special kids’,...

Creative fun flourishes

Pakenham’s The Art Shed on Dore has become a local hotspot for art lovers of all ages, holding four art creation sessions throughout September...

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