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New family law changes set to make parenting orders more accessible

The Peninsula Community Legal Centre (PCLC) is advising future clients to be aware of upcoming changes to family law in May. The laws on how...

New Maccas approved for Officer

The ongoing development of Officer is continuing to ramp up, with a new McDonald’s restaurant on the corner of Princes Highway and Bayview Road...

‘Working homeless’ crisis

In a dire warning on the housing crisis, Casey has reportedly topped the state for growing numbers of the ‘working homeless’. In 2022-23, there...

Life Membership for loyal Lions

It was a special night at the Pakenham Cricket Club on Saturday 13 April with three long-time servants of the club being recognised for...

Borradale and the gang prove hard to beat at windy San Remo

A huge turnout of 48 members from the South West Gippsland Midweek Bowling Group descended on San Remo for the latest weekly challenge. And what...

Memories live on for star-studded team of the 70s

Pakenham Football Club royalties converged on Toomuc Reserve on Saturday for the 50-year reunions of the club’s 1973 and 1974 senior football premierships in...

Holty kicks 1300th goal in Lang Lang win

Champion local goal kicker Marc Holt crossed the 1300 goal mark in Lang Lang’s 25-point win over Longwarry in the Ellinbank District Football League. He...

Classy Kolaritsch kicks seven of the best for Lions

A stunning seven-goal performance from youngster Aiesha Kolaritsch has propelled Pakenham to a thumping 14.14(98) to 0.1(1) victory over Berwick Springs at Toomuc Reserve...

Bunyip too good for Pakenham

Bunyip has started to generate momentum into its season in the Men’s State League 5 South season, backing up its 6-5 thriller with a...

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....

Town honours ANZACs

Beaconsfield gathered last Sunday to remember the ANZACs with a special memorial service organised by the Beaconsfield Progress Association. The service was held before the...

Garfield planting day to return

The project to revegetate a plot of land in Garfield is continuing and another popular day of community planting is coming up in May. The...

Delta coming to Lakeside

Lakeside will be welcoming one of Australia's most iconic pop stars for a special visit on Friday 3 May, with Delta Goodrem coming along...

Delta coming to Lakeside

Lakeside will be welcoming one of Australia's most iconic pop stars for a special visit on Friday, with Delta Goodrem coming along to Cardinia...

Final Anzac Day service as president for Upper Beaconsfield stalwart

It was a bittersweet day for outgoing Upper Beaconsfield Returned and Services League (RSL) sub-branch president Eric Chaplin OAM on Anzac Day, with a...

Brunt Road bridge open

The Brunt Road level crossing is gone for good with the new bridge over the rail line opening on the evening of Thursday 24...

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Life Membership for loyal Lions

It was a special night at the Pakenham Cricket Club on Saturday 13 April with three long-time servants of the club being recognised for...