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Margaret’s the name
Cranbourne’s Margaret Nummey has been named Victoria’s Carer of the Year at the 2025 Victorian Heart of Dovida awards, with her nomination backed by not…
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United in Hazara genocide remembrance
The prominent Hazara community in the south east gathered to mark the 133rd Hazara genocide at the Drum Theatre in Dandenong. Organised by the newly…
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Hazaras push for future ‘without fear’
The Hazara Genocide Memorial event was organised by the Hazara Cultural Association, whose members controversially proposed to rename Afghan Bazaar precinct in Thomas Street, Dandenong…
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WorkSafe forum for manufacturers
WorkSafe is set to visit Dandenong to offer work safety tips to manufacturers during its Health and Safety Month. The workplace safety authority will host…
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Crugnale announces exit, Bass MP will not recontest 2026 election
Most of Cardinia will see entirely new faces next state election as Bass MP Jordan Crugnale has announced she will not recontest in 2026. Ms…
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Partial success for machete bins
Victoria’s newly implemented machete ban is already showing results, with thousands of weapons handed in during the first month of the statewide amnesty. However, knife-related…
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Crime clouds business future
Rising crime is forcing some businesses to close and deterring new entrepreneurs, raising concerns that the economy could face slower growth, fewer jobs, and weaker…
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Scholarship open for young leaders
A new Beaconhills scholarship initiative is offering students from socially or financially disadvantaged backgrounds the opportunity to access independent education from Years 9 to 12.…
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Thewlis Road upgrade still waiting on funding
Approaching the end of its first year, access through Thewlis Road from the new Kuyim Primary School is still cut off until the state government…
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Sport
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Promotion for highly-touted Casey mentor Taylor Whitford
Melbourne has announced a promotion for 2025 Casey coach Taylor Whitford. Whitford will in 2026 take on the role as head of development after guiding…
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New-look Tigers ready to roar
Blair Burns runs his eye over Beaconsfield ahead of the 2025/26 DDCA Turf 1 season. BEACONSFIELD Coach: Mick Cronin Captain: Andrey Fernando Last year’s finish:…
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Dust off the whites, get out the sunscreen, cricket has arrived
Defending champions Western Park will again be the team to beat in the Warragul District Cricket Association (WDCA). The envy of clubs across the league…
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Go time for new-look CCCA
The Casey Cardinia Cricket Association (CCCA) is going to have a slightly different look when the first teams head out to the middle on Saturday.…
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Yabbies ready to rebound amid new challenge in A Grade
A new horizon brings a new challenge. The second flight of the Casey Cardinia Cricket Association has a fresh looking landscape but the hunt for…
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Local Stingrays at V/Line
The best Under-15s players from the South East were on show at the V/Line Cup in Ballarat last week. Two boys teams and a girls…
Entertainment
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Casey U3A senior showcase
Get your zumba shoes and pickleball racket ready as Casey’s U3A will be showcasing more than 75 different activities offered to its senior community on…
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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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Over 50s community invites locals to tour its last remaining homes
Over-50s looking to downsize in Melbourne’s south-east have one last chance to secure a home at Officer Lifestyle Estate, with the community inviting guests to…
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Separation Made Simple: What Happens to Property and Kids When Couples Split
Separation is never easy. It is one of the most stressful times in life, and many people in our Pakenham and surrounding community feel lost…
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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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MP ’inaction’ a corruption risk: survey
Most Victorian MPs and councillors taking part in a recent survey by the Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission (IBAC) believe that corruption is a problem in…
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Margaret’s the name
Cranbourne’s Margaret Nummey has been named Victoria’s Carer of the Year at the 2025 Victorian Heart of Dovida awards, with her nomination backed by not…
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Vulin will not re-contest Pakenham seat in 2026, MP announces
People of all political stripes have expressed support for the first-ever MP for the electorate of Pakenham, Emma Vulin, after she announced that she will…
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Recognise a local legend for Australia Day awards
Cardinia Shire Council is excited to announce that nominations are now open for the 2026 Australia Day Awards. The council’s Australia Day Awards recognise and…
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SEMMA backs GSEM report
South East Melbourne Manufacturers Alliance (SEMMA) says it can attest that the region is Australia’s largest manufacturing workforce by size, employment and economic output. A…
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Orchids spring at Berwick show
With the sun finally starting to emerge in its spring glory, the Berwick Orchid Show wowed with a gathering of the most elaborate plants from…