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The marvellous Monty Maizels: a life of film and radio over 102 years

From delivering an iconic line in an Australian classic to working with some of Australia’s greatest radio talent, Monty Maizels has had a life...

A veteran’s tale of 100 years

In 100 years of life, Eddie Ham has travelled from country Victoria to fighting from the air in World War II and back again,...

TAC and Victoria Police launch new road safety campaign

A new campaign launched by the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) and Victoria Police highlights the risks of speeding and drink driving, and the critical...

Bushfire plans for horses are esential

Sunburn posing painful threat to Victorian’s health

Victoria records highest-ever number of cancer diagnoses

Aussies spoil pets more than partners this Christmas

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Sport

2025 In Review – Giants lead cream of the WGFNC crop

The challenge confronting Nar Nar Goon in Saturday’s West Gippsland A Grade grand final becomes abundantly clear when dissecting the 2025 Team of the...

2025 In Review – Back-to-back for WGFNC

The AFL Gippsland Under-18 Interleague Carnival was held at the Morwell Recreation Reserve on Wednesday 9 July 2025. This was an all-day event with...

2025 In Review – Berwick College gold rush

Pride and satisfaction permeated through morning assembly at Berwick College recently as the school celebrated the achievements of one of the best Basketball Academies...

2025 In Review – Smith soars to new heights

The statistics are mind blowing and the purity of his craft is to be admired; but the genius behind the wand-waving ability of Pakenham...

2025 In Review – A happy knack for winning

Cardinia captain-coach Mark Cooper added to an already storied legacy in the CCCA Premier Division grand final against Tooradin, winning an incredible ninth premiership...

2025 In Review – Storied chapter for Shorey

“Hopefully the monkey is off the back now…I want to do this again; it’s a feeling I’ll never forget.” Nar Nar Goon coach Matt...

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Entertainment

Q&A with farmers Peter and Maureen Cogo

Can you tell me a bit about your family's history with this property? Maureen: We bought this property, about six hectares, almost 40 years ago....

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...

What’s On

Christmas Lunch If you’re on your own or experiencing hardship and need some friendship a meal and good company this Christmas. Come along and join a...

Q&A with local resident Michael Bodey

What are some achievements you’re proud of? I’ve spent 25 years officiating for Athletics Victoria, I stay actively involved with the RSL, I’ve been ballroom...

What’s On

Garfield Christmas Festival The annual ‘Garfield Christmas Festival’ is back for another year and is bigger than ever! Garfield will again be filled with festive spirit...

Q&A with Rose Deng, Casey advocate and youth worker

What was your experience like fleeing Sudan during the war, and what are some of your most vivid memories from that time?  My parents were...

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Man assaulted while trying to intervene during fight

Police are investigating an assault in a carpark in Beaconsfield last year which left a man with a fractured eye socket. Investigators have been told...

Longwarry store fire ‘suspicious’

A Longwarry business destroyed by fire is being treated as suspicious as police investigate. Police and emergency services responded to a fire at Longwarry Convenience...

Year in Review: Pakenham Golf faces uncertain future

Golf in Pakenham has faced a turbulent few years, and 2025 has seen it shut down as the course’s existence is put into question. In...

Year in Review: Main Street revamp finally begins

After years of promises and false starts, the council has finally commenced Main Street’s revitalisation in 2025. At the September council meeting, councillors approved the...

Year in Review: Election shake up

The political make-up of the South East in this year’s federal election stayed the same, but underlying shifts have set up an interesting battle...

Year in Review: Liberal preselection drama spills into Gazette pages

Fierce competition within party branches is usually kept behind closed doors, but the current battle for the Liberal candidacy in Pakenham this year spilled...

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