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Victoria records highest-ever number of cancer diagnoses
New data released today by the Victorian Cancer Registry (VCR) has revealed that in 2024 the state recorded the highest number of new cancer diagnoses…
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Naming the harm is not the same as fixing the cause
A week after the Bondi shooting, Australia has moved through familiar stages. Shock. Grief. Anger. Accusations. And now, reflection. As Hanukkah draws to a close,…
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PERSON OF THE YEAR: Miracle mayor’s tale of survival
In an extraordinary life of service, Bill Warner OAM’s most extraordinary year might well be his 100th. The three-time Springvale mayor, former police officer and…
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Supporting early detection
Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) launched a new Breast Cancer Awareness campaign, Know Yourself. Feel Yourself, earlier this year, urging women to give their breasts…
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2026 Victorian state school terms
Parents, mark Wednesday 28 January in your diaries! That is the day government school students return to the classroom for 2026 after the long summer…
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Saved from the Streets
PRECEDE: Retired gang members Mar and Moses Riek know firsthand how trapped life on the streets can feel, where escape seems impossible. In a heartfelt…
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Rates cap set at 2.75%
Council rates will be capped at 2.75 per cent for the coming year by the State Government, in line with the Essential Services Commission recommendation.…
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NEWS-MAKER 2025: Tragedy revisits Dandenong Creek
DANDENONG CREEK The Dandenong community mourned the tragic loss of a loving mother and son who drowned in Dandenong Creek as history repeated itself. The…
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NEWS-MAKERS 2025: Outcry over hospital maternity cuts
Maternity Downgrades to Dandenong Hospital Monash Health’s potential downgrading of maternity services at Dandenong Hospital sparked outrage within the community, Greater Dandenong Council and staff…
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Sport
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Cobras bounce back against Cranbourne
HSD bounced back from its shock loss against Silverton in round 1 of the DDCA Turf 2 competition to beat Cranbourne by 103 runs. Despite…
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Strong scores defended in round 2
Noble Park made light work of Williamstown to win by a huge 274 runs in round 2 of the Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association (VSDCA). After…
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Greyhounds angel wins top award
A veterinary nurse who pioneered Australia’s first greyhound adoption program has been recognised at Sandown Greyhound Racing Club’s annual Women in Racing Awards Night. Mel…
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St John’s OC to join SFNL
St John’s Old Collegians Football Club is set to switch from amateurs to the Southern Football Netball League. A spokesperson said the move by the…
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Strongman needs your help
When Cook Islands-born strongman Jonathan (Jono) Nelio steps onto the global platform at the 2025 World Natural Strongman Championships in Ireland, he’ll be lifting far…
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Beaconsfield bank another important win on road to finals
Beaconsfield made it back-to-back wins on Saturday beating Norwood 12.21(93) to 4.5(29). Led by Charlie Muley’s four goals and Josh Mounter’s best-afield showing, the win,…
Entertainment
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Survival against all odds
The tale of Joseph Leslie O’Rourke, a veteran of both World Wars, is one of luck, determination and a will to survive against all odds.…
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A veteran’s tale of 100 years
In 100 years of life, Eddie Ham has travelled from country Victoria to fighting from the air in World War II and back again, fallen…
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The marvellous Monty Maizels: a life of film and radio over 102 years
From delivering an iconic line in an Australian classic to working with some of Australia’s greatest radio talent, Monty Maizels has had a life and…
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Snap up a snapper
Summer equals snapper season and if you or anyone you know comes back from the bay with a haul, here’s how you can put these…
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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…
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Family fun that won’t break the bank
As summer unfolds, many families are looking for ways to enjoy quality time together without spending a fortune. While summer holidays often come with hefty…
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NEWS-MAKERS 2025: Bazaar battle divides
INTRO: Major decisions loom over the Greater Dandenong over issues snowballing into 2026 such as the Thomas Street precinct naming debate, Dandenong Hospital maternity services…
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Images of 2025
Star Journal photographers cast their eyes over the events that united and disturbed us during 2025. Here is a celebration of the year that was.
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NEWS-MAKERS 2025: Traders’ tension as Market revamps
Dandenong Market stallholders have been increasingly vocal about rental agreements over the past year, as Greater Dandenong Council is set to unveil a new market…
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Royal Children’s Hospital warns of toys on the naughty list this Christmas
Doctors at The Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) are warning parents to steer clear of e-scooters and toys containing magnets and button batteries for Christmas. While…
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Sunburn posing painful threat to Victorian’s health
Records released recently reveal the true scale of Victorians requiring emergency assistance for sunburn every year for the past 20 years, according to government records.…
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Outsmart parcel pirates
As parcel volumes surge ahead, Australia Post is urging Australians to be on high alert as this time of year tends to see a spike…