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‘Heart of Gold’ wins OAM

Kooweerup resident Beverley Anne Edwards has been awarded an Order of Australia (OAM) for her decades-long service to the community of Cardinia. Already a...

Humble doctor earns OAM

When Dr Roberto Celada arrived in Australia nearly four decades ago, he had just $8 in his pocket, limited English and no certainty about...

Trailblazing firefighter honoured with Australian Fire Service Medal

Yarragon South’s Emma Louise Conway has been awarded the Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM) for over 20 years of frontline firefighting, leadership, and emergency...

Violence fuels suspicious fire, drones loom

Yannathan local and Melbourne Royal President earns OAM

Engineer with a passion for the arts, Pakenham playwright earns OAM

Warragul veteran dedicated to Legacy surprised to recieve OAM

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Sport

Highest bar set for Hedged

Enigmatic five-year-old gelding Hedged is now one step away from realising his full potential after scoring an upset win in the $350,000 Group 2...

Ranasinghe overcomes early blows to lead Titans to box seat

Drouin will need to produce a strong batting performance to snatch third place away from Garfield/Tynong (223) after Titans’ skipper Kasun Ranasinghe (111) scored...

Falcons rise as Noble stalls

Noble Park (8/239) has taken a stunning fall to sixth place in the Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association (VSDCA) after a brave but failed run-chase...

Hunter’s highlights and hits

Pakenham Firsts claimed a clean sweep over Chelsea and an exciting women’s derby produced highlight moments that were being talked about, long after the...

World-class care at Tynong

An already impressive footprint continues to grow in magnitude after the grand opening of the Southside High Performance Centre (HPC) at the Pakenham Training...

Magri provides the magic as new faces roll into Kooweerup

A new year has attracted some new faces to the South West Gippsland Midweek Bowling Group (SWGMBG) with 50 members turning out for the...

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Entertainment

Celebrating a good harvest

Basking in sunshine, about 200 celebrated a Pongal harvest festival in Harmony Square, Dandenong on Sunday 18 January. Victorian Tamil Cultural Association staged the...

Bunjil Place set to hosts vibrant Open Space festival this summer

Open Space will be taking over Bunjil Place this summer, with a packed lineup and events to keep you busy during the summer holidays....

What’s On

The Lang Lang Show 'n' Shine The Lang Lang Show 'n' Shine plus Swap Meet is back this February. Run by the Rotary Club of Kooweerup/Lang...

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...

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50 year firefighting legend honoured

Gavin Parker is a 50 year veteran firefighter and still cannot quite believe he is paid to do it. Now, he is bewildered to...

Pongal unites community

The Australian Tamil Sangam Inc, with the support of the Cardinia Shire Council, hosted a successful Pongal festival on January 17, 2026, celebrating Tamil...

Prostate cancer support group looks to new year of help and education

A new group to support those affected by prostate cancer is beginning its first full year and is inviting men who are diagnosed and...

Elderly donors accuse banks of exclusion

Elderly community members attempting to donate cash to people affected by Victoria’s bushfires say they were turned away by bank branches, prompting questions about...

Residents continue disputes over $310,000 Overflow Carpark in Residential Area

Kramer Drive residents are still disputing the decision by Casey Council to move ahead with a $310,000 overflow carpark that would gain access through...

$1.3m Pearcedale Reserve upgrade gets underway

Construction has begun on a major upgrade to Pearcedale Reserve, with the $1.3 million Playground and Skate Park project set to transform the space...

Free green waste drop-off in Pakenham

To help residents clear out their gardens and tidy up their properties this summer, Cardinia Shire Council is holding free green waste drop off...

Warragul man charged, imitation firearms, crossbows and tasers seized

Illicit Firearms Squad detectives have charged a man and seized 55 exhibits including 3D printed firearms, imitation firearms and crossbows as part of an...

RSPCA Victoria’s stern warning to pet owners during heat wave

RSPCA Victoria is urging pet owners to ensure their pets have access to shelter, shade and clean water, as temperatures peak above 40 degrees...

Teenage girl rescued by helicopter after fall at Seven Acre Rock

A teenage girl who fell over 150 metres from Seven Acre Rock in Gembrook was rescued by helicopter on Monday 18 January. The girl was...

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