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Three men from Casey arrested following Prahran nightclub affray
Three Casey locals have been arrested by police following an alleged affray outside a nightclub in Prahran earlier this month. A 21-year-old man from Clyde,…
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NIMBY or xenophobia? When places of worship are unwelcome in Green Wedge zones
You hear it all the time: “We’re not racist, we just want to protect the environment.” And yet, planning rejections for places of worship —…
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Accused car thief faces 32 charges
An arrested man has been accused of a 32-offence, three-week crime spree across the South East. The 28-year-old from Carrum Downs was allegedly in a…
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Vibrance of India
Cardinia Gujarati Association Inc. (CGAI) recently brought the spirit of India to Cardinia Shire by celebrating two of the most revered festivals in the Hindu…
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Bumble Bee Buzzes Again
The Bumble Bee Baby and Children’s Market returned to Berwick Fields Primary School on Sunday 24 August, attracting local families for a fun-filled day of…
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Red for a Reason
The Ladies in Red Gala Lunch was held at the Pink Hill Hotel in Beaconsfield on August 24, organised by the local social group Ladies…
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Age of Steam stops at Pakenham Station
The juxtaposition of new and old was on display over the weekend with the original “Gippslander” train passing through Pakenham. The Age of Steam stopped…
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Book Week with Pakenham Library Branch Manager Kelly West
What is one book that everyone should read and why? I think everyone should read the one book that they become totally immersed in. The…
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Book Week with authors Graeme and Julia Cann
1. What book are you currently reading, and what drew you to it? Julia: I am currently reading “Thank God its Monday” by Paul Bartlett.…
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Unlock your imagination
As Book Week celebrates the power of stories, local authors continue to inspire young minds, encouraging creativity, empathy, and the joy of reading. Gazette journalist…
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Battin leadership facing mounting pressure
Pressure is mounting on local MP and Opposition Leader Brad Battin after continued decline in opinion polls less than a year since he took the…
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Good Samaritan mistakenly banned for mother’s lies
The local who started the fundraiser to support the family of Sarah Kelly was appalled to find she had been deceived, after it was revealed…