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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

$1.3m Pearcedale Reserve upgrade gets underway

Free green waste drop-off in Pakenham

Warragul man charged, imitation firearms, crossbows and tasers seized

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Sport

Stars come out to play as Group 2 racing heads to Southside Pakenham

Stradbroke Handicap winner War Machine headlines a small but select field of sprinters as Group 2 racing heads to Southside Pakenham tonight for the...

Old foes first up for CCCA

**The draw is out for 2026 Melbourne Country Week with CASEY CARDINIA (CCCA) drawing BAIRNSDALE, MORNINGTON PENINSULA (MPCA) and SALE/MAFFRA in the elite-level...

Pakenham and the Pereras

JUSTIN: Alright boys, a proper welcome back for 2026 and our first edition of LTS for this year. It’s very exciting to be back...

Calder blasts Clyde into big dance

A knock for the ages has lifted Clyde into the grand final of the Casey Cardinia Cricket Association (CCCA) Kookaburra Cup Premier Division. The Cougars...

Bullants shock Pakenham to shake up potential finals mix

A Pakenham meltdown provided a new layer of drama to the run home as Officer produced one of the upsets of the season in...

Terrific Tormey blasts 91 to lead brilliant Bucks to semi-finals

The DDCA T20 semi-finals are set with two big clashes set for next month with Narre South to host Berwick and Hallam Kalora Park...

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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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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...

Aura Vale Lake toilet conditions spark complaints

As warmer weather approaches Melbourne, Aura Vale Lake in Menzies Creek has seen an increase in visitors, with many raising concerns about the poor...

Violence fuels suspicious fire, drones loom

Police are investigating an alleged assault and suspicious house fire that left a man critically injured in Longwarry last night, January 22. It alleged a...

Road policing heats up for Aus Day weekend

Police are urging motorists to prepare for a busy period on Victorian roads as a statewide road policing operation effort kicks off for the...

Stay vigilant around water this long weekend

Ambulance Victoria is urging people to take extra care in and around water this long weekend, as a spate of tragic drownings continue to...

Lifting his legacy

For Nelio, the achievements matter less than what they can leave behind. What drives him now is the possibility that someone watching might see...

The many joys of farming

Labertouche dairy farmers Mark and Trish Hammond certainly do not make it easy on themselves when it comes to being on the land, running...

Total Fire Ban declared ahead of scorching conditions

A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for Saturday 24 January for all of Victoria as temperatures are set to soar in their...

Police boost road presence for long weekend

Police will be ramping up their operations and presence on the road over the public holiday long weekend, focusing on excessive speeds as well...

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