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Puffing Billy celebrates 125 years

The Dandenong Ranges’ nationally iconic Puffing Billy Railway has marked 125 years of choo-choo through the hills. Starting as a working line and now a...

Festive fun for kids

Emerald Library is spreading festive cheer these school holidays with a range of free programs designed to keep young people entertained, engaged and creative. A...

Future legal stars honoured

Local students were recognised for their academic excellence at the annual Duffy & Simon VCE law awards morning tea on 10 December, held at...

Elizabeth Court’s 50th anniversary

KWR High School students mark 60-year reunion

Akoonah Park Men’s Shed celebrates another busy year

Norm Smith: the bus driver who moved the community

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Sport

Home is where the heart is

CRANBOURNE BOWLS Home ground advantage counted for heaps on Saturday with Cranbourne’s pennant teams winning both games at home on a warm day where the...

Building Storm hits Officer

Melbourne Storm’s connection with the local community continued to grow on Saturday with Victoria’s NRL heroes heading to Comely Banks Recreation Reserve in Officer...

Drouin, Western Park battle out draw

Rain on day one thwarted Drouin’s efforts to knock off Warragul and District Cricket Association ladder leaders Western Park. After managing just 42 overs last...

Pumas overpower Pirates

PREMIER FIRSTS Pakenham Pumas Premier 2 Firsts produced a commanding all-round performance on Thursday night, pulling away from Preston Pirates to secure an impressive 12–6...

Titans stun Bloods

Berwick Springs has stunned Springvale South in Turf 3 of the Dandenong District Cricket Association to stay in touch with the top four. The Titans...

Irfan junior return bolsters Casey

Casey South Melbourne won one of its two T20 games on Saturday to continue an up-and-down season. Returning from a five-game suspension, Muhammad Irfan took...

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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...

What’s On

Pakenham Cup Southside is set for a massive summer celebration as the Ladbrokes Pakenham Cup Day returns to Pakenham Racing Club on Saturday, 13 December...

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...

Christmas Carols in Casey

The City of Casey has organised an array of events ahead of the festive and holiday season — including the beloved Carols by Candlelight....

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Racecourse Road back open

After more than two months of closure, Racecourse Road has reopened, with works still ongoing to upgrade the major route through Pakenham. On Thursday, 18...

Parking agreement for Casey Complex

The City of Casey has negotiated an agreement with Monash Health to improve access to parking in the busy Casey Complex precinct. The opening...

Upgrade ‘highly technical’, council explains Pakenham pool closure

Residents have questioned how the council could not complete upgrade works on the Pakenham Outdoor Pool in time for summer, despite the beloved swimming...

Leongatha sold, VLE comes to an end

Victorian Livestock Exchange (VLE) and Regional Livestock Exchanges (RLX) on Tuesday announced that they have signed an agreement for RLX to acquire VLE’s Leongatha...

Garfield Christmas Festival lights up

The Garfield Christmas Festival returned on December 12, bringing festive cheer and community spirit to the township. Revived in 2014, the festival had grown into...

Council moves early to fast-track major intersection upgrade

Cardinia Shire Council has unanimously approved $550,000 in early funding to fast-track planning for the Brunt Road and Whiteside Road intersection upgrade, a major...

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