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Fun at Meena Bazaar

Casey residents and outside the area all gathered to celebrate the Ramadan Meena Bazaar held on Friday 14 March. The event was held by Galsum...

Safety warning over Panda Mart lamps over electrocution fears

Energy Safe Victoria has issued an urgent safety warning to consumers who have purchased table lamps from Cranbourne retailer Panda Mart. Energy Safe CEO Leanne...

‘Play fair’, Gippsland Jersey calls out big supermarket dominance

A new Government report on supermarkets has renewed scrutiny of Coles and Woolworths, prompting a local milk producer who has fallen victim to their...

Blair, Bajwa and Brownlow

JUSTIN: Alright, welcome back boys from an absolutely monstrous weekend of sports, but first things first; Dave is super proud to announce some amazing...

Pakenham United on all fronts

Pakenham United Football Club is set to take a refreshed approach in 2025 as it eyes steady improvement on and off the pitch. The State...

Plenty of promise in Gippsland boys squad

Six Vic Country Summer Hub members headline the Gippsland Power boys squad for the 2025 season. The Power finalised their squad last week with plenty...

Seven Pakenham Lions make Gippsland Power squad

Eight products of 2024 Outer East premiership-winning club Pakenham have made the cut for Gippsland’s girls side in 2025. Vic Country forward Abby Hobson, tenacious...

Bullants battle Yabbies in quest for Premier promotion

After Mother Nature intervened for hopefully the last time this season, the District grand final stage is finally set. Officer and Pakenham Upper/Toomuc will go...

Warriors suffer growing pains in first taste of Championship

Adjusting to Youth League Championship is going to be an ongoing challenge for the Pakenham Warriors Women as they fell in both double-header fixtures...

MPs reveal their families’ journeys

South-East MPs have shared stories on their migrant families’ journeys to Australia and their sense of identity. Holt MP Cassandra Fernando and state upper house...

Food charity stays open in January

Dandenong charity Cornerstone Contact Centre has received a helping hand to keep its doors open in January. After the Christmas cheer, hampers and lunches,...

Sowing a passion for the garden

Twelve years ago, Bryan Hunter was given a ‘blank cheque’ to lead Athol Road Primary School’s environmental studies program. Since then, he and his students...

Families in the flying seats

Hundreds of families and aviation enthusiasts gathered for the annual family open cockpit weekend at the Moorabbin Air Museum on 16 and 17 November...

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...

Whale of a time at Doveton Show

The South East's affordable alternative to the Royal Melbourne Show again attracted thousands of fun-loving families at Myuna Farm on Sunday 22 September. On a...

Lifestyle sports success

On Friday, 7 March, Officer Lifestyle Estate hosted an exciting bowls and pickleball competition, an event that not only highlighted these popular sports but...

Shawn Mendis Lawyers celebrates first anniversary

Shawn Mendis Lawyers proudly marks its first anniversary, celebrating a year of dedication, growth, and unwavering commitment to delivering expert legal services. Over the...

Where everyone belongs

The week is a celebration that recognises our diversity and brings together Australians from all different backgrounds. It’s about inclusiveness, respect and a sense of...

Unlock future career opportunities

Unlock future career opportunities at Cardinia Shire’s Jobs and Skills Showcase. Job seekers can start the year right by connecting with local employers at Cardinia...

Rockn’ Suzies dance classes have turned 21 years

Rockn’ Suzies dance classes have turned 21 years ... And I still love teaching people how to dance. I believe that Rock and...

Dancing Starts Here – Join the Dancy Legacy Family

Dance Legacy is a dance studio based in Pakenham offering expert tuition by experienced teachers for students aged 18 months to adult. It offers...

Strength in culture

As inclusivity and diversity dominate conversations around the world, it was definitely evident in this year’s Parklea Pakenham Show. The event brought together people...

Colour run set for April

Have Hope is hosting a Colour Fun Run Day on Saturday 12 April at IYU Recreation Reserve, Henry Road, Pakenham. Have Hope supports people...

Cleaner streets for Garfield

The Garfield Recreation Reserve Environment Action Team (GRREAT) held a Clean Up Australia Day event, collecting a significant amount of rubbish and recyclables despite...

A desperate plea

Imagine building a new life in Australia, only to wake up each day to heartbreaking news—families displaced, loved ones in danger, and war tearing...

Art exhibition the best of all

Hampton Park Uniting Church held its fifth annual art exhibition last weekend, and the coordinator said this year was the best out of all. The...

Casey pushes for stronger lobbying regulations

City of Casey has advocated for lobbying regulations on councillors in its submission to the proposed State Government Lobbying Reform. Casey’s submission responded to a...

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Blair, Bajwa and Brownlow

JUSTIN: Alright, welcome back boys from an absolutely monstrous weekend of sports, but first things first; Dave is super proud to announce some amazing...

Fun at Meena Bazaar