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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

Aerobatic ace to thrill Tooradin crowd

Prestigious Victorian sports award nominations now open

Police investigate Keysborough carwash assault

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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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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...

Proposed town centre development aims to boost Nar Nar Goon retail

Just months after residents were asked what they want a future Nar Nar Goon to look like, development giant Parklea has proposed plans to...

Drunk driver busted after faking sleep in car

A driver was caught allegedly more than six times the limit after his efforts to convince police he was simply having a snooze in...

Panda Mart faces 130 charges over alleged unsafe electrical products

Cranbourne’s International discount retailer Panda Mart is facing 130 charges for electrical safety offences related to allegedly stocking dozens of dangerous lamp models and...

Tributes flow for adopted son lost in

While many celebrated Christmas and welcomed the New Year, a Pakenham family spent the holiday period burying their son and learning how to live...

Young man stabbed in critical condition

Another stabbing in Melbourne’s southeast has left a young man fighting for his life, as knife crime continues to rise. Emergency services were called to...

Three arrested after Hampton Park aggravated home invasion

Three teens from Casey and Greater Dandenong have been arrested following an aggravated home invasion in Hampton Park on the morning of Friday 16...

Looking back through the archives

50 years to 1976 No wonder that the officials of the Lang Lang Agricultural Society are still smiling. Not only was the Show they presented...

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