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Pathways for aspiring councillors

Cardinia residents who wish to make a difference and represent their local community are encouraged to consider running as a candidate in the upcoming...

Story behind the name

Leila This name would be in reference to Leila Keating (1900-1936). As reported by Penny Harris Jennings from the Beaconsfield Banner, William Andrew Joseph Keating and...

Elderly education on offer

Legendary Australian comedian and actor Anthony ’Lehmo’ Lehmann was the main star of Cardinia Council’s inaugural Ageing Well Expo. Residents aged 55 and up packed...

Our photographers are in fine form

We're so blessed to have some brilliant photographers making our pages look as good as they do every weekend, so here's a sample of...

Early season jockeying for spots to heat up

Gembrook Cockatoo’s trip to Officer looms large for both sides in the context of their respective Outer East Football Netball Premier Division seasons, and...

Pakky go back-to-back

Pakenham United has made it two in a row with an 8-3 win over Cleeland in the State League 5 South competition. After a tough...

ROC holds strong as Pakenham continues to progress

An upset win on the road over Upwey Tecoma saw ROC notch an important second victory of the Outer East Football Netball A-Grade netball...

Storm women net important draw

Cardinia Storm’s women got an important point on the weekend at Moorabbin against top-placed Southern United. With a mass of unavailability, a new-look Storm...

Old-timers show the way as Goon remain undefeated

Nar Nar Goon has continued its dominant form in the WGFNC Veterans competition with a thumping 121-point victory over Warragul Industrials at Western Park...

Spotlight on shelter’s unpopular pack

A ‘pity party’ is being held for a Keysborough animal shelter’s senior residents who have been in long wait for a new home. Australian Animal...

Playing for laughs – and heckles

Tom Gleeson will be bringing his comedic talents to Narre Warren for a first-time performance at Bunjil Place on Thursday 7 December. His new...

Headmasters of rock ’n’ roll

The click, pop and hum of a PA system starting up is soon joined by the sound of guitars tuning, drumbeats and scales on...

Students bring culture to Bunjil stage

Students from across the South East, including Officer Secondary College, have showcased their cultures in spectacular concerts at Bunjil Place theatre. The annual 4C’s (Cultivating...

Students bring culture to Bunjil stage

Students from across the South East have showcased their cultures in spectacular concerts at Bunjil Place theatre. The annual 4C’s (Cultivating Creative Cultures with Communities)...

Tales of the dead unearthed

In something of a paradox, touring a cemetery can really bring history to life. More than 30 tales of early settlers in the South East...

Celebrating all things Holland

The upcoming Holland Festival, organised by the Rotary Club of Casey, will take place entirely indoors at Caribbean Gardens in Scoresby, spanning 7000sqm under...

Expert Advice to Conquer Foot Pain

"Experiencing foot pain? Chances are, you've received a diagnosis for one of these conditions: Plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinitis, Bunions, Morton's neuroma, Plantar heel pain,...

Having fun and helping kids in need

The staff and students at St James are passionate about supporting others. When supporting charities, we are always on the lookout for charities that...

Nurturing and inclusive environment

At Fleetwood Primary School, we take immense pride in fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment, where parents, students, and the community come together dedicated...

Treat them clean, keep them green

Sustainability is a focus of many schools these days, with students often encouraged to engage in practices such as packing ‘nude’ lunches, recycling and...

Halcyon Evergreen, the community with natural charm

Following the success of Halcyon Berwick, Stockland’s first community for over 50s in Victoria, Halcyon Evergreen is set to launch in May this year....

La Trobe MP blasts ‘disappointing’ budget

Liberal La Trobe MP Jason Wood has hit out at the 2024-25 Federal Budget, describing it as a "big-spending, big-taxing con job" with too...

Catholic school students declined $400 bonus

Diocese of Sale Catholic Education Limited (DOSCEL) has hit out at the State Government's 2024-25 budget and the $400 School Savings Bonus for excluding...

Heritage College welcome early learning centre

Officer’s Heritage College officially opened the extension to their early learning centre last week which will provide the opportunity for more local kids to...

St Patrick’s blesses with new buildings

St Patrick’s Catholic Primary School at Pakenham celebrated their two new renovated buildings with Federal Senator Jess Walsh joining in the blessing and official...

Community backs RSL

You don’t have to look far for support in Kooweerup, after it was revealed council charged the RSL a fee to use the community...

Road closures and bus services set for works blitz

Sections of a number of major Pakenham roads will be closed over the coming week due to ongoing Level Crossing Removal Project works. Both of...

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Our photographers are in fine form

We're so blessed to have some brilliant photographers making our pages look as good as they do every weekend, so here's a sample of...