News
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Zoning deadlock frustrates
For over a decade, landowners between Peck Road and Brown Road in Pakenham have been trapped in a cycle of frustration over zoning and planning…
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Legacy for Olivia
Funding for at-home meal support programs for people suffering from eating disorders has been recommended by the State Coroner in response to the tragic suicide…
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Operation Sandon charges laid
Two people, including a former Casey councillor, have been charged from matters arising from the Operation Sandon corruption inquiry. The Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission (IBAC)…
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Tender awarded for construction of Youth Hub project
Cardinia Shire Council has awarded the tender for construction of the Youth Hub in Pakenham. At the Council meeting on 18 August, Council resolved to…
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Youth building futures
A site makeover in Pakenham is giving disadvantaged and disabled youth a chance to gain hands-on trade experience, as DuluxTrade and ColourPro team up with…
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Locals prep for the great outdoors
With spring finally here, many families are preparing for the summer road trips, and that was provided in full at last weekend’s Gippsland Caravan, Camping…
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Why marching against immigration is marching backwards
On 31 August 2025, waves of rallies under the banner March for Australia swept through major cities. From Melbourne to Hobart, from Canberra to Adelaide.…
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Q&A with community leader Brijal Parikh
What’s the most rewarding part of your day? The most rewarding part of my day is making a difference big or small to any individual…
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Cultural centre goes blue for men with prostate cancer
The Cardinia Cultural Centre in Pakenham will light up blue every night in September, in support of local men and families with prostate cancer. The…
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Sport
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Too easy for seven-goal Yze
Casey Demons youngster Noah Yze announced himself to the VFL on Saturday, kicking seven goals to lead his side to a 20.12(132) to 8.8(56) elimination…
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Young Puma cubs pounce
Pakenham Baseball Club added silverware to the town vault on Saturday after the Pumas scored a memorable victory over Cheltenham Rustlers Blue in the Dandenong…
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Blues too strong for Lions
Pakenham’s poor start has cost it with table-topping Seville putting the Lions away in the Outer East Division 1 A Grade netball second semi-final. The…
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Cardinia fall short in elimination thrillers
Cardinia Storm’s seniors are out of the finals now after two narrow losses ended their grand final dreams. The Men’s Metro 1 South side went…
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Gippsland ousted in quarter final
Gippsland Power’s girls season is over after an 11.5(71) to 8.4(52) loss to Murray Bushrangers at Shepley Oval on Sunday. The Bushrangers led for the…
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180s and tons getting thrown for fun in SWGDL
It was a high-quality night of darts in the South West Gippsland Dart League with six 180s and two 100-plus pegouts thrown in round nine…
Entertainment
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Inspiring the next generation of illustrators
Emerald Library had an incredible visit from an award-winning children’s book author and illustrator on Thursday 21 August to help celebrate Book Week. Nicky Johnston…
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Bodybuilding, medals and a mission: Cranbourne gym owner empowers community
An owner of a Cranbourne multicultural gym has won big at a state bodybuilding championship, while continuing to build a tight-knit fitness community. Sarab Singh…
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Girls fire up for CFA emergency drills
Female teens from across the state were put through fire simulations and drills at CFA’s training ground at Bangholme. During the action-packed day, emergency-services members…
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Casey’s top citizen leads on stroke awareness
Antonia “Toni” Arfaras has spent over three decades changing lives across the City of Casey — but this year, her efforts have been officially recognised.…
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“It would’ve killed me outright” – Freak accident survivor honoured with 2025 Casey Equity and Inclusion Award
For more than three decades, Narre Warren resident, Ren Tumath, has been quietly, but significantly, reshaping the way the City of Casey includes the queer…
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Unbridled joy reigns at Paul Wade Cup
More than 160 young soccer players vied for the fifth annual Paul Wade Cup at St John’s Regional College, Dandenong on Monday 5 May. St…
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Separation Made Simple: What Happens to Property and Kids When Couples Split
Separation is never easy. It is one of the most stressful times in life, and many people in our Pakenham and surrounding community feel lost…
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The crucial role of mentoring
Mentoring programs in schools play a pivotal role in shaping the academic, social, and emotional development of students. Recognising the significance of positive role models…
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The crucial role of mentoring
Mentoring programs in schools play a pivotal role in shaping the academic, social, and emotional development of students. Recognising the significance of positive role models…
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Integrating arts into the curriculum
In the quest to provide a holistic education that prepares students for the challenges of the future, there is a growing recognition of the importance…
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Official Launch of ECG Secondary College Toomah Campus Celebrated
Community College Gippsland (CCG) has officially launched a new senior campus for its independent school, ECG Secondary College, at the Toomah Community Centre in Pakenham.…
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Why over 50’s are rethinking downsizing
Why over 50’s are rethinking downsizing Thousands of Victorians who over 50 are rejecting the ordinary, cookie-cutter approach to downsizing their home. Whether you have…
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The blokes go wild
The function centre at Gumbuya World was full to the brom as just under 500 blokes packed in for the Cardinia Casey Biggest Ever Blokes…
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Locals prep for the great outdoors
With spring finally here, many families are preparing for the summer road trips, and that was provided in full at last weekend’s Gippsland Caravan, Camping…
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Man charged after $50K worth of stolen goods seized
Cardinia Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged a man and seized more than $50,000 worth of goods in Pakenham. Detectives executed a search warrant at…
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Casting stones
Gembrook residents are demanding answers from Cardinia Shire Council after repeated tyre damage and safety risks on Ure Road have left drivers out of pocket…
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Climate education for schools in Casey underway
The City of Casey’s Climate Action Living Labs have been active throughout August, as the Monash University project takes its first steps of the 12-month…
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Casey Council recognises the heart of the community at Mayoral celebration
City of Casey hosted a community service organisations partnership celebration at Bunjil Place on Monday 25 August. Mayor Cr Stefan Koomen was joined by Deputy…