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Popular Adventure showbag is back
The ever-popular Adventure Showbag is back at this year’s show on Saturday! Kids can travel from stand to stand collecting exciting items along the way,…
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Community Art Group Makes Waves at Pakenham Show
A local community art group is making waves at this year’s Pakenham Show with a unique and environmentally conscious display. Petal and Palette, a community…
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Caldern brings safety and inclusion to the show
The upcoming Pakenham Show will feature a new stand to the Adventure Trail from Caldern, the Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Emergency Responders’ Network. Principal Advocate…
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Armed duo attempt carjack in Hallam
Casey Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating after two men armed with knives attempted to carjack a vehicle in Hallam last month. A 20-year-old male…
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Honouring women who inspire Cardinia
The Cardinia Cultural Centre came alive on Thursday, 5 March, as the community gathered to celebrate the women who shape and strengthen life across the…
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NextGen Level Up launches
Karinya Farm has officially launched its NextGen Youth Services at its new Pakenham space, bringing the Level Up program to young people aged 12 to…
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Warragul Show delights families
The 141st Warragul and West Gippsland Agricultural Show wrapped up last weekend, drawing crowds to the heart of Warragul for three days of agriculture, art,…
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Flood warning for Dandenong Creek, Bunyip River
A flood watch warning has been issued for Bunyip River and Dandenong Creek today (Monday 2 March) State Emergency Service (SES) has warned of possible…
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Accused camper killer refused bail
Accused camper killer Greg Lynn’s bail has been refused by a judge ahead of his murder trial. Lynn applied for bail at Melbourne’s Supreme Court,…
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Sport
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Proud Pumas create history
PAKENHAM PUMAS History was made on Saturday as Pakenham Pumas Women’s Black etched its name into the club record books, claiming the first ever women’s…
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Sheza heading for the stars
Pakenham-trained filly Sheza Alibi has rubber-stamped her credentials as one of the up and coming stars of the Australian turf with a dominant victory in…
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Second pennant in six days
CARDINIA WATERS BOWLS Celebration corks were once again heard popping at Cardinia Waters after securing a second pennant for the season with a convincing win…
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Breakfast a piece of toast
**PAKENHAM’s Les Jones, a great man in every sense, is feeling a little ripped off after a recent breakfast purchase while volunteering in the off-field…
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Pink, Patel and Pakenham
BLAIR: Welcome back to another week of Let’s Talk Sport as we look ahead to upcoming cricket finals and footy will also be here before…
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Pakenham/Kooweerup crowned Under-18 Champions
Pakenham/Kooweerup showed pure grit and saluted to take home the Casey Cardinia Cricket Association (CCCA) Under-18s premiership over Beaconsfield last Wednesday. Both teams were formidable…
Entertainment
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Golf Day tees up $17K boost for Devon Meadows Football Netball Club
Devon Meadows Football Netball Club has kicked off its 2026 season in style, raising more than $17,000 at its annual Golf Day fundraiser. Held at…
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Galloping into a New Year with style
Under a blazing blue sky, thousands of revellers celebrated the Year of the Horse at the annual Springvale Lunar New Year festival. More than 80…
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Melbourne set to take on North Melbourne in Casey Fields practice match
Local AFL fanatics are in for a treat, as Casey Fields will take centre stage when Melbourne takes on North Melbourne in a practice match…
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A spot of kindness led by young local leaders
A Casey-based Girl Guides group dedicated to empowering girls and young women has delivered a heartfelt show of support to local frontline volunteers. Narre Warren…
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VAAN awards remarkable achievers
The Victorian Afghan Associations Network successfully celebrated great female talents and role models in the Hazara and Afghan communities. Eight females were chosen to be…
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Evergreen greenkeeper tees off for 90th celebration
A sprightly Les Abrehart has celebrated his 90th birthday with 100 family and friends on Sunday 16 November. “They seem to come out of the…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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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Bikies paid, traders left to starve
Traders say it is a “devastating irony” the State Government would rather let billions allegedly flow to bikies and organised crime, than compensate businesses hit…
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Former detectives warn of bikie gangs ‘intimidation tactic’
Empty streets caused by Big Build works are turning parts of Cardinia and Casey into a “playground” for criminals, former detectives and local businesses warn.…
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‘Things are changing’, says decade long Berwick Village trader
Shop owners and locals of Berwick Village are still processing the events of last week when three masked men armed with hammers ransacked a Berwick…
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Super councils? Ex-mayors weigh in on renewed merger question
Discussion has emerged around amalgamating local government into “super councils”, with proponents citing financial strain and economies of scale, while a former local mayor argues…
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Probus Club of Pakenham East marks 50 Years with colourful celebration
Members of the Probus Club of Pakenham East started the month on a high note, celebrating 50 years of Probus in the Pacific by wearing…
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Land release alone won’t lower house prices, expert warns
The Opposition’s plan to fast-track land release in growth areas is unlikely to significantly reduce house prices on its own, according to an RMIT housing…
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Nominate a legendary local volunteer for the 2026 Stan Henwood Award
Nominations are now open for Cardinia Shire Council’s annual volunteer award, which shines a light on locals who dedicate their time towards improving and enriching…
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Minister visits for vital and free service to address period poverty
Living Learning Pakenham recently welcomed the Minister for Health. The visit was to see the new innovative program addressing period poverty in the community. Pakenham…
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Weekend crime crackdown leads to multiple arrests
Five people across Melbourne were arrested as part of Operation Advance last weekend — including two men from Cranbourne. The two men, both aged 36…
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Local youth make a big impact on Clean Up Australia Day
Participants from Live 2 Achieve, a local disability day program dedicated to helping young people build life skills and independence, have once again rolled up…