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$4 million Doveton Pool redevelopment underway

The $4 million redevelopment at Doveton Pool began on Tuesday 13 January, with the next phase of construction endeavouring to deliver modern and accessible...

30 year celebration of Cambodian Buddhist Sangha Congress

The Buddhist community recently celebrated the 30th anniversary of the Annual Cambodian Buddhist Sangha Congress in Springvale South. Thirty monks from Cambodia, USA, Canada, India...

​​Enhancing water quality with Ice Pigging innovation​

South East Water has introduced Ice Pigging technology to clean its large water mains, improving water quality for customers. The Ice Pigging solution is...

Digital Edition

Sport

High and mighty take a fall

It was huge day in the lower grades of the CCCA on Saturday with several teams losing their undefeated status and many games going...

Pakenham Bowls Club opens up for exciting new competition

Pakenham Bowls Club is pushing open the doors of its wonderful facility on Anderson Street with the ambition of welcoming new bowlers and the...

Wonderful Wills does it again

There were some remarkable individual performances across the Dandenong District Cricket Association (DDCA) Turf 1 competition on the weekend. Dandenong West’s Shaun Weir (119 not...

Lions begin the big squeeze

Just like a teenager with pimples; a first blemish has appeared on the skin of Merinda Park (7/226) after a rejuvenated Pakenham (8/230) produced...

Bulls win in cruise control

Reigning premier Cardinia (3/162) is fully switched on and will take a power of beating for the 2025/26 CCCA Premier Division title after making...

Bulls trample the Pirates

An incredible knock of 119 not out from opening batter Shaun Weir guided Dandenong West to a dominant nine-wicket win over Parkmore. It was Weir’s...

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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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People in Profile: Rising star shines

Some talents shine brightest when given room to grow and Soumil Aggarwal is proof. From a simple school project, he’s crafted a film that’s...

On the Land: Inside the dangerous world of a snake catcher

Melbourne’s backyards are heating up and so are encounters with deadly snakes. Neil Haesler is the man locals call when danger slithers close. Gazette...

Narre Warren Fire Brigade hosts car wash fundraiser

As part of their fundraising initiative, Narre Warren Fire Brigade CFA will be holding a carwash fundraiser The local brigade has asked the community to...

Driver blows six times legal limit, feigns power nap when pulled over

Police have pulled over a 24-year old driver that allegedly recorded an alcohol reading of .313 — which is six times over the legal...

Aerobatic ace to thrill Tooradin crowd

Australia’s premier aerobatic pilot Paul Bennet is set to once again thrill crowds at this year’s Tooradin Tractor Pull and Truck Show. The all-day show,...

Prestigious Victorian sports award nominations now open

Nominations for the Victorian Sport Awards are now open for all members of the public, acknowledging the full spectrum of Victorian sport and active...

Police investigate Keysborough carwash assault

Police are appealing for public assistance as they investigate a serious assault at a carwash in Keysborough last weekend, which left a man requiring...

Human remains found in Silverleaves, Phillip Island

Police were searching a property in Silverleaves, Phillip Island, after what was believed to be human remains were discovered on January 15. It’s understood plumbing...

Collision blocks off Toomuc Valley Road

Emergency services were on scene responding to a collision out front of Beaconhills College in Pakenham on Friday afternoon. Toomuc Valley Road was blocked off...

Three charged after Hampton Park home invasion

Southern Metro Region Crime Squad detectives have charged three teens after an alleged aggravated home invasion in Hampton Park this morning. It is alleged three...