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Vibrance of India
Cardinia Gujarati Association Inc. (CGAI) recently brought the spirit of India to Cardinia Shire by celebrating two of the most revered festivals in the Hindu…
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Bumble Bee Buzzes Again
The Bumble Bee Baby and Children’s Market returned to Berwick Fields Primary School on Sunday 24 August, attracting local families for a fun-filled day of…
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Red for a Reason
The Ladies in Red Gala Lunch was held at the Pink Hill Hotel in Beaconsfield on August 24, organised by the local social group Ladies…
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Age of Steam stops at Pakenham Station
The juxtaposition of new and old was on display over the weekend with the original “Gippslander” train passing through Pakenham. The Age of Steam stopped…
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Book Week with Pakenham Library Branch Manager Kelly West
What is one book that everyone should read and why? I think everyone should read the one book that they become totally immersed in. The…
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Book Week with authors Graeme and Julia Cann
1. What book are you currently reading, and what drew you to it? Julia: I am currently reading “Thank God its Monday” by Paul Bartlett.…
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Unlock your imagination
As Book Week celebrates the power of stories, local authors continue to inspire young minds, encouraging creativity, empathy, and the joy of reading. Gazette journalist…
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Battin leadership facing mounting pressure
Pressure is mounting on local MP and Opposition Leader Brad Battin after continued decline in opinion polls less than a year since he took the…
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Good Samaritan mistakenly banned for mother’s lies
The local who started the fundraiser to support the family of Sarah Kelly was appalled to find she had been deceived, after it was revealed…
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Sport
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Village people take up the tournament challenge
Pride and bragging rights will be up for grabs when the Pakenham Bowls Club hosts a unique event this Sunday with the inaugural playing of…
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Teamwork talks for Cheers
It was business as usual after a week’s hiatus in the South West Gippsland Dart League with Cheers, Predators and Snipers continuing to separate themselves…
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Phil Wright and his team the newest legends of Lang Lang
Phil Wright and his team of Peter Taylor and Derek Fenn are the latest winners of the South West Gippsland Midweek Bowling Group weekly challenge…
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Allen to lead Officer in 2026
Optimism is building at Rob Porter Reserve with Officer re-appointing senior playing coach Nathan Allen for 2026. While the Kangaroos will finish eighth and miss…
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Milestone goals for Miller
**It was a huge day for the MILLER family at KOOWEERUP with Ellie Miller playing her 300th game on Saturday. Ellie is the wife of…
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Health check and our heroes
JONTY: Good morning team, another huge weekend of sport coming up with finals. Beaconsfield, Devon Meadows, Pearcedale, Pakenham and Longwarry all to play off in…
Entertainment
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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 Johnston…
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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…
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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 members…
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Casey’s top citizen leads on stroke awareness
Antonia “Toni” Arfaras has spent over three decades changing lives across the City of Casey — but this year, her efforts have been officially recognised.…
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“It would’ve killed me outright” – Freak accident survivor honoured with 2025 Casey Equity and Inclusion Award
For more than three decades, Narre Warren resident, Ren Tumath, has been quietly, but significantly, reshaping the way the City of Casey includes the queer…
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Unbridled joy reigns at Paul Wade Cup
More than 160 young soccer players vied for the fifth annual Paul Wade Cup at St John’s Regional College, Dandenong on Monday 5 May. St…
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The crucial role of mentoring
Mentoring programs in schools play a pivotal role in shaping the academic, social, and emotional development of students. Recognising the significance of positive role models…
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The crucial role of mentoring
Mentoring programs in schools play a pivotal role in shaping the academic, social, and emotional development of students. Recognising the significance of positive role models…
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Integrating arts into the curriculum
In the quest to provide a holistic education that prepares students for the challenges of the future, there is a growing recognition of the importance…
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Official Launch of ECG Secondary College Toomah Campus Celebrated
Community College Gippsland (CCG) has officially launched a new senior campus for its independent school, ECG Secondary College, at the Toomah Community Centre in Pakenham.…
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Why over 50’s are rethinking downsizing
Why over 50’s are rethinking downsizing Thousands of Victorians who over 50 are rejecting the ordinary, cookie-cutter approach to downsizing their home. Whether you have…
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Heavy M.E.T.A.L Launches Affordable Online Program to Help Men Overcome Anger
Heavy M.E.T.A.L (Men’s Education Towards Anger and Life), an initiative dedicated to supporting men in reclaiming control over their emotions and lives, has unveiled a…
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Five charged following aggravated burglaries and pursuit
Mill Park Divisional Response Unit officers have charged five teenagers following a series of alleged armed robberies across metropolitan Melbourne on August 18. The alleged…
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Blade’s NDIS victory
After a one year “ugly battle” with the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), Pakenham parents Nurindah Lestari and Tony Sullivan have finally secured additional funding…
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Hoon-meet cars fail the unroadworthy test
More than 150 drivers accused of taking part in illegal hoon gatherings across Greater Dandenong were requested by police to surrender their cars for roadworthy…
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Meth-car horror
A Berwick young mother expecting her second child in October says she has been left “distressed, dismissed, and unsupported” after insurance giant Suncorp refused to…
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Rising fury against levy
As annual rate notices prepare to land in mailboxes, anger is brewing in the community. Nearly 200 locals, including Cardinia Shire Cr Trudi Paton, packed…
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Battin doubles-down on crime-scene presser
Opposition leader Brad Battin has double-downed on controversially addressing media at a homicide investigation in Dandenong on Tuesday 19 August. Upon hearing about the incident…