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Altercation on Monash Freeway prompts police investigation
Victoria Police is investigating a collision that occurred on 3 January on the Monash Freeway between Hallam and Narre Warren. Officers responded to reports following…
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Division into dialogue
When rising tensions forced Danyal Diallo to delay his youth outreach event, he saw it not as a defeat but as a reminder of why…
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Carrying the torch
This week marks 25 years since the 2000 Sydney Olympics and in the days leading up to the games, many Australians held the torch in…
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Lost, now found
PRECEDE: Pastor Lee’s journey to ministry was never straightforward. It began with despair, addiction, prison, and a tragic death that changed the course of his…
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Young chef provides for sweet tooths
It is not common to see a new business owner who was born this side of the millennium, but an ambitious pastry chef is breaking…
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The write turn
A late start hasn’t slowed William Porter, who swapped corporate life for creative storytelling and hasn’t looked back since. Now 75, he continues to embrace…
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100 shows later
PRECEDE: YTS Gucciboi started from the bottom—fleeing war, carrying family expectations, and fighting for his place in the music industry. The 25-year-old rapper, singer, and…
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Family’s legacy of volunteering
Denise Davidson is from a family synonymous with volunteering, so much so that the top award in Cardinia for community work bears her father’s name.…
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A century of optimism
He is a century old, but you wouldn’t notice it; he is as sharp as ever. Garfield’s Harry van den Broek is old enough to…
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Turning pain into purpose
From grief to greatness, a rising musician is finding the courage to speak her truth and inspiring others to rise with her. Gazette journalist Afraa…
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Quiet service honoured
Often, the quiet work of so many goes unnoticed, but the Kooweerup and District Motorcycle Club never forgets those who help the organisation tick. Recently,…
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A century of grace
Turning 100 last week, she has lived a life full of unexpected adventures, quiet victories, and lessons that generations still carry forward. In a surprise…












