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Helping those in need

Menarock residents concluded a months-long effort to support Pakenham with a triumphant handover day for their food drive. Purton Place Preloved Shop, Sammy’s Community Pantry...

New playground on the way for Pakenham East

The fast-developing Pakenham East will get a brand-new playground built by the same minds that created Officer's popular Dragon Park. A unique one-hectare park said...

Lake debate return

The debate continues on the naming of the local Guru Nanak Lake in Berwick Springs, as the local community looks to gather once more...

Aged care in crisis

Cover of Snipers gets blown

The cover of darkness has failed to camouflage the top team in the South West Gippsland Dart League after Snipers suffered a shock round-five...

Kulasena, kiddies and Katz

DAVE: Incredible. It’s a word that sums up the first week of DDCA finals and also how I feel right now because we’ve finally...

Perkins shares a Little joy

Cardinia bowlers Ryan Little and Ray Perkins have etched their names in the club’s history books after being announced joint winners of the club...

Permit pain urks Quirk

**SPRINGVALE SOUTH is not happy after star opening bat Ryan Quirk - a one-pointer at the club - was denied a permit to play...

Willow Lodge triumph in a battle for the ages

CARDINIA WATERS BOWLS Cardinia Waters came into the grand final hoping to emulate their incredible form from the week prior, but it wasn’t to be,...

Captain Cal cleans up after big performance at Country Week

Casey Cardinia Cricket Association (CCCA) captain Cal O’Hare has claimed his third Glasscock Medal awarded to the CCCA’s best player at 2025 Melbourne Country...

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...

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...

2024 Awards: Celebrating Excellence and Industry Partnerships

Community College Gippsland (CCG) celebrated students' achievements from ECG Secondary College Warragul, Leongatha, Pakenham and Dandenong campuses, along with those from its RTO and...

$116,000 Super 66 phone calls unanswered in Beaconsfield

A Beaconsfield player is flying through the week more than $116,000 richer after winning division one in the weekend’s Super 66 draw – they...

Action on bail laws finally

The state government has finally acted on bail laws introducing 'Tough Bail Laws' that will, in summary: Prioritise community safety in bail decisions and remove...

Berwick Village’s iconic bluestone to remain

The Berwick Village bluestone sign will remain in place throughout construction on the Clyde Road Upgrade. The historically significant sign in its current site on...

Road is crucial for jobs

The State Government has given the green light to 22,000 jobs in Officer South, but there is one crucial hurdle to overcome before the...

Mckenna locked in

A new road bridge being built in Beaconsfield will be named McKenna Drive in honour of the late Carmel McKenna, well known for her...

Unregistered plumber fined following VBA investigation

The VBA has successfully prosecuted a Pakenham man who admitted to posing as a plumber while doing a roofing job in Melbourne’s southeast. The tradie...

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Cover of Snipers gets blown

The cover of darkness has failed to camouflage the top team in the South West Gippsland Dart League after Snipers suffered a shock round-five...

Lake debate return