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A year on from council decision, Pakenham East still not named
It’s been a year since the new name of Honora Fields was formally adopted for the expansion of Pakenham to the east, but the council…
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Drouin oil spill gets EPA fine
Evison Grain Pty Ltd has received a $5,928 fine from EPA Victoria after a spill at its Drouin premises sent nearly 1,000 litres of canola…
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Tree falls on car, passengers uninjured
Two people are fortunate to walk away from a collision with a tree that fell right in front of them. Bayles and Nar Nar Goon…
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New Port of Hastings Terminal proposal comes out
The State Government has submitted a modified proposal for the Port of Hastings Terminal for Federal approval with reduced reclamation and dredging, and the public…
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Woman sustains serious injuries in house fire
Terrified neighbours watched in horror as a devastating house fire tore through a home in Pakenham last Thursday with a 79-year-old woman sustaining serious injuries.…
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Underage driver caught over the limit
Members from Cardinia Highway Patrol were conducting routine patrols of the Cardinia area on Saturday night, where they detected a White Holden travelling at 127…
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Housing crisis traps victims
With no safe housing available, many domestic violence victims are trapped in an impossible choice: stay in danger or face homelessness. In the latest crime…
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Primary school in lockdown due to gas leak
Columba Catholic Primary School is currently in lockdown as emergency services are responding to a gas leak across the road. The alert was issued at…
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Fire shuts down Cardinia Life
Cardinia Life was evacuated on Monday night after smoke was seen billowing out of the toilets, leaving a large part of the facility shut down…
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Sport
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Fortnight from hell as Redbacks concede 90 goals in two weeks
The magnificent 20-goal performance of Longwarry’s Jason Wells against Poowong on Saturday got us thinking back to one of the most incredible fortnights of football…
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Consistency key for Cross
Continuity and confidence have produced a breakout first half of the season for Casey utility Paddy Cross. Cross has played all 11 games for Casey…
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Foxes pair shining bright
The list of accolades is ever growing for Narre North Foxes duo Lily Brittain and Ella Bologa. The two 16-year-olds, both part of Melbourne’s Next…
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Small forward Hayden Brough stars in one-point Eagles win
Beaconsfield flipped the script. After succumbing to a heartbreaking one-point loss to Park Orchards off the back of a fourth-quarter fadeout last weekend, the Eagles…
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Finals stretch approaching
The Pakenham Warriors Championship Women made the most of their trip down the eastern-Victorian coast as they routed Warrnambool 38-98 in a defensive clinic. Pakenham…
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Stingrays go two from two in Shepparton
Dandenong emerged from its trip to Shepparton with two wins as an under-strength girls team got over the line against Murray by eight points before…
Entertainment
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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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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…
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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, many…
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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…
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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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Cardinia Business Breakfast: A Morning of Insight and Inspiration
Wednesday morning’s Cardinia Business Breakfast was a resounding success, bringing together over 130 local businesspeople for a morning of connection, collaboration, and forward-thinking discussions. The…
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Art with Purpose: Pakenham Leading from the Heart
Last week, I had the privilege of walking through the heart of Pakenham with the Leader of the Opposition, Brad Battin. From small businesses to…
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Volunteer at The Bridge
At The Bridge, our purpose is to empower lives and inspire futures by providing holistic support to people with disabilities. We are always looking for…
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Celebrating 50 Years of Volunteer-Powered Education
This National Volunteer Week, Community College Gippsland (CCG) proudly celebrates 50 years of volunteer-driven education and community impact. In 1975, a passionate group of teachers…
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Readers capture moon magic
The full Strawberry Moon lit up the night sky, captivating locals across the region. Our readers shared stunning photos capturing the moon’s glowing beauty from…
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Community raises vital Issues
A total of nine community questions were formally presented and answered at the Cardinia Shire Council meeting on Monday, 16 June 2025, covering key planning,…
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Eid marks cultural pride
Pakenham resident Rabby Lutfur took centre stage as host of this year’s Eid Reunion Program, held on 22 June at the Glen Waverley Community Centre.…
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AFL buys back Waverley Park
The AFL has bought back its former stadium Waverley Park in Mulgrave for an undisclosed sum, reportedly up to $20 million. It is a windfall…
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Fusion festival celebrates diversity
The Cardinia Shire Fusion Festival, held on Friday, 20 June, at the Cardinia Cultural Centre, was a resounding success. Fusion Festival brings together the community…
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New initiative dedicated to those on the frontlines
It’s easy to assume that the men and women who dedicate their lives to helping others are invincible, but a new mental health centre in…