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Beaconsfield family battles knife-wielding thief

After being robbed in December and again just days ago, a Beaconsfield family fought back, only to be held at knifepoint until police arrived. The...

Police hunt gunman

Local workers and residents say they’re shaken as police search for a suspect in an alleged shooting at a Beaconsfield shopping strip last month. Cardinia...

Two families, tragic connections

A Pakenham couple was celebrating their 30th anniversary when Queensland Cyclone Alfred hit, extending their P&O cruise to the Whitsundays by three days. They thought...

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Cardinia, Coops and Coffey

DAVE: Welcome to our Monday morning chat boys; we’ve just witnessed our cricket grand finals for 2024/25 and I don’t know about you boys,...

Young Demons deliver on a thrilling night against Falcons

Casey Demons took on the powerful City West Falcons in round three of the Victorian Netball League (VNL) and came away with mixed results...

Turbulent day for Waters

CARDINIA WATERS BOWLS The much anticipated double-header at home on Saturday fizzled out as the temperature sizzled on. After their impressive win the previous Saturday,...

10 years of racing and going strong

When then Victorian Premier and Minister for Racing Denis Napthine presented the Pakenham Racing Club (PRC) with ‘Racecourse License 175’ on July 24, 2014,...

Week off for Cheers allows eager chasing pack to close gap

The chasing pack made the most of its opportunity in round six of the South West Gippsland Dart League (SWGDL) with Snipers, Predators, Just...

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...

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...

Your local – perfect place to host an event

Looking for the perfect place to host your next event? Look no further than the Railway Hotel Pakenham. Whether you’re planning a birthday celebration, 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...

Cranbourne nurse, living with cancer, urges community to donate blood

A long-time Lifeblood nurse, recently diagnosed with leukemia, has issued a personal plea for people in her local Cranbourne community and across Australia to...

’Let’s play fair’

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

Police arrest alleged counterfeiter under house

Pakenham police have arrested a man after a series of local incidents with counterfeit money. Members from Cardinia Proactive Tasking Unit (PTU), based out of...

Winners announced

The Cardinia Community Foundation in collaboration with Parklea Pakenham Show & District Agricultural & Horticultural Show, provided a variety of competitions on 15 March. Among...

Community resilience at local lake

Roughly 500 residents gathered outside Guru Nanak Lake, formerly Berwick Springs Lake, on Sunday, 23 March, in silent protest, where critical information was revealed...

Cure driven friends

Pakenham resident Luke Nixon and his mate, Matt Warry, are taking on the Spring Shitbox Rally to support cancer research, already raising an impressive...

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Beaconsfield family battles knife-wielding thief

After being robbed in December and again just days ago, a Beaconsfield family fought back, only to be held at knifepoint until police arrived. The...

Police hunt gunman

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