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  • Call to defer Manuka Road plans

    Call to defer Manuka Road plans

    It’s been over a month since draft plans for Manuka Road in Berwick were released — and while community consultation has closed, some are calling…

  • Pakenham Show excites in 115th year

    Pakenham Show excites in 115th year

    It was another stellar year for the Pakenham Show, with friendly competition, rides and wonderful displays. The 115th Parklea Pakenham Agricultural and Horticultural Show was…

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  • Warriors get bounce back

    Warriors get bounce back

    Braden Venning and his Pakenham Warriors Youth Men just continue to elevate and improve. After being taught a resounding lesson by reigning premiers Kilsyth on…

  • Dominance leads to dance

    Dominance leads to dance

    PAKENHAM PUMAS PUMAS ROAR INTO GRAND FINAL WITH DOMINANT MUST-WIN PERFORMANCE Pakenham Pumas have produced a spectacular and commanding 17-5 victory over Melbourne to punch…

  • Dady dines out and delivers on a challenging day at Loch

    Dady dines out and delivers on a challenging day at Loch

    Polo shirts were replaced with waterproof jackets when 44 members of the South West Gippsland Midweek Bowling Group headed to Loch for the weekly challenge.…

  • Gold-letter win at Garfield

    Gold-letter win at Garfield

    GARFIELD GOLF Perfect weather conditions greeted a field of 53 pairs who lined up for battle in the 2026 Men’s Foursomes Championships at Garfield Golf…

  • Hit to helmet proves costly

    Hit to helmet proves costly

    **Just when you thought the Premier relegation battle between DEVON MEADOWS and UPPER BEACONSFIELD couldn’t get any closer, there was an odd moment towards the…

  • Maskiell, Munro and Midge

    Maskiell, Munro and Midge

    DAVE: Good morning boys, welcome back to another edition of LTS. It’s always great when I get to wear my Collingwood polo on a Monday…

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  • Cardinia Careers Showcase 2026

    Cardinia Careers Showcase 2026

    Cardinia Shire local job seekers can explore new possibilities at the 2026 Jobs and Skills Showcase. This popular annual event provides a relaxed environment for…

  • Parents Change of Preference Advice

    Parents Change of Preference Advice

    Missed their ATAR? A parent’s guide to VTAC Change of Preference The end of Year 12 brings a whole array of mixed feelings for you…

  • Parents Change of Preference Advice

    Parents Change of Preference Advice

    Missed their ATAR? A parent’s guide to VTAC Change of Preference The end of Year 12 brings a whole array of mixed feelings for you…

  • Parents Change of Preference Advice

    Parents Change of Preference Advice

    Missed their ATAR? A parent’s guide to VTAC Change of Preference The end of Year 12 brings a whole array of mixed feelings for you…

  • Sunday Sounds at Cardinia Cultural Centre

    Sunday Sounds at Cardinia Cultural Centre

    Just in time for the warm weather, an all-new program is set to hit the scene at Cardinia Cultural Centre from Sunday, December 1. With…

  • Santa and his elves return

    Santa and his elves return

    Santa Photography: Date: 6-24 December (Closed on 1, 2, 8, 9 December). Time: 10.30am-4.30pm. Santa and his elves are back at Pakenham Marketplace for photos…

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  • Three arrested after illegal shooting

    Three arrested after illegal shooting

    Last night at approximately 1.00am, the owner of a farm in Tynong woke up to the sound of gun shots, at which point he called…

  • Cardinia Reservoir upgrade uproar

    Cardinia Reservoir upgrade uproar

    A major dam upgrade will see 21 hectares of native bushland cleared and Cardinia Reservoir Park closed for up to three years, prompting concern from…

  • Community figure Rob Wilson recovering

    Community figure Rob Wilson recovering

    Former City of Casey mayor and long-time community figure Rob Wilson is recovering after suffering a significant stroke just before Christmas, with family saying he…

  • Cardinia schools close or relocate after early March heatwave

    Cardinia schools close or relocate after early March heatwave

    Cardinia’s schooling community has been left frustrated again this week, after overnight local area fire ratings meant the shutdown and relocation of some local schools.…

  • Four martial arts club banned

    Four martial arts club banned

    A former detective of 30 years has spoken out after four of his martial arts clubs were barred from Australia’s national Taekwondo system, leaving dozens…