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Casey’s surplus dips, but debt-free future ahead
The City of Casey has posted a $139.7 million surplus for 2024/25, down almost 18 per cent on last year, with councillors saying the municipality…
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Police seek info on BMW shooting
Police are appealing for public assistance in their investigation into a non-fatal shooting last year. Southern Metro Region Crime Squad detectives say several shots were…
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Business as usual but crime frustration grows
Days after the burglary incident at an IGA in Narre Warren North, its staff and nearby businesses are pushing ahead with business as usual. On…
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UPDATE: Berwick-Dandenong trains resume after emergency incident
Train services have resumed on the Pakenham Line between Dandenong and Berwick after an emergency services incident in Dandenong South about 6am this morning (19…
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$200K lottery win in Dandenong
A Dandenong woman has claimed a $200,000 Lucky Lotteries win on Thursday 18 September. She scored the first-prize ‘mega jackpot’ win on a free ticket…
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Two face court for murder after ‘amazing person’ shot
Two men accused of killing a much-loved 26-year-old man in an allegedly targeted attack have faced court, one with an injured wrist and another withdrawing…
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Foster-carer who’s a singular force for good
A single male foster carer in Doveton has had his doors open for children and teenagers in need of a safe and stable home since…
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RSL surprised by vanished Lone Pine
A significant Lone Pine tree tracing back to the Gallipoli 1915 military campaign has been removed by Greater Dandenong Council. The tree in a council-owned…
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Drug-debt enforcer avoids deportation
A man who bundled an alleged drug-debtee into a car in Cranbourne and demanded $1000 from parents for his safe release has seemingly avoided deportation.…
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Sport
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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,…
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Berwick, Noble Park lose to Rowville, Vermont respectively
Berwick fell heartbreakingly short of a stirring comeback against Rowville on Saturday at Seebeck Oval. The Hawks held on 13.12(90) to 12.14(86), having led by…
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Cranbourne backs in Soldatos to lead club forward
Despite a disappointing season which could see Cranbourne relegated the club has backed in its leader re-appointing coach Angelo Soldatos for 2026. The first-time senior…
Entertainment
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Students bask in the Mitch Tambo effect
Students at Wooranna Park Primary School were stoked to meet legendary Aboriginal Australian singer Mitch Tambo this month. The school’s indoor court was vibrating with…
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Looking Back
100 years ago 24 September 1925 Fancy Dress Evening On Wednesday, the staff and senior students of the Dandenong High School held a fancy dress…
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Doveton Show hits 20-year milestone
For the 20th year, Doveton Show is set to roll out its affordable mix of rides, animals and entertainment this Sunday 21 September. Show spokesperson…
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Merger pains: Greater Dandenong or ‘Lesser Springvale’?
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 formed…
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Devon Meadows students shine bright for R U OK? Day
Devon Meadows Primary School came together this week to mark R U OK? Day, with staff, students, and community members uniting to promote the importance…
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Embracing digital world in education
Five schools came together in a Grand Prix Esports tournament hosted by Silverton Primary School. In an annual Esports tournament, going strong for five years,…
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Danh decries “extremist Nazi hate’
A Greater Dandenong councillor is set to table a motion to condemn “extremist Nazi demonstrations” at next week’s council meeting. Cr Phillip Danh’s proposed motion…
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Pair charged with CBD shooting murder
Two South East men have been charged with murder over an alleged fatal shooting in Melbourne’s CBD. With assistance from the Special Operations Group, four…
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Four charged over alleged arson
Four South East men have been charged over an alleged arson attack in Moorabbin on 17 September. Police say the group set fire to a…
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Pair charged with alleged $114m cocaine commute
Two South East men were charged with cocaine trafficking after being allegedly intercepted in a car being driven back from the border with New South…
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Striving for dementia-friendly Casey
A Together for Dementia event at Cranbourne West Community Hub was a small-step towards building a more dementia-friendly Casey, say organisers. The aim of the…
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Councillors back Doveton kids pool
Casey councillors have endorsed a $5.5 million kids shallow pool and waterslide at Doveton Pool in the Park, siding with residents’ calls and overriding council…