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Deceased body found in Dandenong

Police are investigating after a man's body was located at a property in Dandenong. Emergency services were initially called to the McCrae street address shortly...

Thriving local art scene

Residents are encouraged to mark their calendars for 25 January as Scrappy Chicks Crop workshop kicks off an exciting new year of creativity and...

Refugee ‘desperate’ to build a better life

Just a piece of paper separates Thanu Mylvaganam from his dreams of marriage, children and buying a home in Australia. The motivated 31-year-old Tamil asylum...

A safe space lost

My Puzzle House, a specialized play centre for children with disabilities, closed its doors on 5 January 2025, after a five-year run. The sudden...

Medical pioneer’s heartfelt plea

In 1959, a little boy named Leigh became one of the first Australians to receive open-heart surgery. Over six decades later, the Pakenham resident...

Three decades of changes

History is made of changes, trivial or significant. As the City of Casey had its 30th anniversary on Sunday 15 December, Star News talked with...

Step up for a cause

The Upper Beaconsfield Tower Run/Walk is set to return this February, kicking off the Upper Beaconsfield Village Festival with an exciting display of community...

Infrastructure, jobs, and communication needed, they say

Former councillors say Casey needs infrastructure, more jobs, and improved communication in the future. Star News talked with former councillors to look into the future...

Education through food

With cream of vegetable soup, salads from coleslaw, beetroot carpaccio, herb focaccia and carrot and zucchini fritters, it didn’t take long for the aroma...

No more floods in the horizon

Living at the bottom of the hill comes with its own set of merits and problems, and for long-time Doveton resident Veronica Hill, it...

Dollar petrol prices for lucky motorists

Motorists were greeted with a pleasant morning surprise as petrol prices sunk down to barely a dollar in Cranbourne West, the lowest prices since...

Bunyip Newsletter sponsors four local student awards

Bunyip Community News has sponsored four primary school awards, two at St. Columba Catholic School and two at Bunyip Primary School, each valued at...

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Big-time battle for ‘Stevo’

There are so many factors to consider when attempting to pick the winner of the Casey Cardinia Cricket Association (CCCA) Terry Stephenson Medal. Named after...