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VCAT overturns council, Sikh Temple approved

The council’s rejection of a Sikh Temple on Dore Road has been overturned at VCAT with the tribunal approving it with almost 50 conditions...

Biggest train mural choo choo’s to Kooweerup

Kooweerup’s new mural has been officially welcomed, an artwork said to be the biggest train mural in Australia. Bass MP Jordan Crugnale represented Minister for...

Biggest train mural choo choo’s to Kooweerup

Kooweerup’s new mural has been officially welcomed, an artwork said to be the biggest train mural in Australia. Bass MP Jordan Crugnale represented Minister for...

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Sport

Townsend lifting the bar even higher with seven for Seagulls

Tooradin opener Luke Townsend provided the highlight of CCCA Lower Grades on Saturday taking seven wickets in the Seagulls B Grade clash against Emerald...

Maxfield makes his case for Bombers’ board

One of West Gippsland’s most passionate football fans has chosen to throw his hat in the ring during one of the game’s most hotly-contested...

AFLW Draft prospects in brief

Star News Group Talent League expert Jonty Ralphsmith runs his eye over the AFLW Draft prospects from Dandenong Stingrays and Gippsland Power. Ash Centra Club:...

Lions and Gulls well positioned

Pakenham and Tooradin each made a statement in round seven of the Casey Cardinia Cricket Association Premier competition. In-form Lions middle-order batter Dominic Paynter had...

Athletic Dalgleish ready to take next step

Officer junior Kayla Dalgleish is hoping two steady seasons of consistency and improvement at the Dandenong Stingrays lands her on an AFLW list. The AFLW...

Bears growl as Lions and Tigers whimper

There are rumblings in the Dandenong District Cricket Association’s Turf 1 animal kingdom. A 39-run win over the competition’s benchmark side has seen Berwick muscle...

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Ultra runner hits rare air

Cranbourne East uItra-runner Byron Lester’s latest challenge was nearly a step too far. The confident athlete prides himself on his big endurance engine and appetite...

Dandy Show: pictures of perfection

On a blazing weekend of sunshine, the 152nd Dandenong Show remains a spectacle by day and night. Photographer ROB CAREW catalogued the bright rides and...

Life recognition for financial saviour

A financial counsellor for more than 40 years, Margaret Taig’s dedication has been recognised with the awarding of the Honorary Life Membership of Financial...

Rotary event for childrens cancer funds

Rotary is staging a special fundraiser for a specialist apheresis nurse at Monash Children’s Cancer Centre. Greater Dandenong and Endeavour Hills Rotary member Leanne Byron...

A century to remember

John Featherstone blew out his 100th-birthday candles on Monday 7 October. His century of life was celebrated surrounded by his many loving family members...

New arrivals inspired by art

An art exhibition for young talented artists from diverse backgrounds has opened to the public at Connect Art Space in Dandenong. The exhibition opening was...

In Business

Holiday fun awaits: BJ Care Services’ exciting adventures!

Ever wondered how to make school holidays truly memorable for children with disabilities? At BJ Care Services, we’re on a mission to turn every...

You are not alone

I’m pleased to write in support of R U OK?’s National Day of Action as it is a great reminder to all of us...

Tailored to your interests

Grow 2 Be is a disability support day service making a difference. Participants at the Pakenham-based service are offered a range of hands-on activities like...

Victorian Seniors Festival 2024: Explore, Engage, Evolve!

The Victorian Seniors Festival 2024 is coming to Cardinia Shire this October, and it’s set to be an exciting celebration of our senior community....

Exclusively boutique lifestyle

Mountain View Leongatha is a boutique lifestyle community exclusively for active people, 55 and over. It offers resort living every day and delivers stylish residences,...

Granny flats for grandparents’ comfort

At Coyote Cabins, we leverage over 25 years of construction experience to provide high-quality, tailored housing solutions. As a family-run business, we’ve transitioned from...

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Help Scouts with your Christmas tree needs

With two weeks to go til Christmas Day, if you haven’t acquired your Christmas tree yet, then Pakenham Scouts has you covered and is...

Toy Run roars to the island

Approximately 400 colourfully adorned bikes roared across Bass Highway on Sunday 8 December in the Annual Phillip Island Toy Run with riders providing much-needed...

SES Officer opens

The brand new Officer unit of VICSES officially opened on Saturday 7 December, welcoming a host of new and experienced volunteers to local emergency...

Energy efficiency underway

A new laboratory in Narre Warren will soon provide a boost to not just the City of Casey, but Victoria’s transition to energy-efficient technologies....

Have your say on bridge name

Locals are being invited to provide feedback on the name of the new road bridge being built over the Pakenham Line as part of...

Christmas together set to delight

Christmas can be a wonderful time filled with family, friends, and festive cheer, but for many people, Christmas can be one of the most...