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Leading the way

The 2024 Churchill Award winner continues to drive a meaningful change and shape a more sustainable future. Gembrook’s Sandie Czarka spoke to Gazette journalist...

Called to serve

While at times it can feel as though there’s nothing we can do to make a profound difference in the world, the simple act...

Secret lives of Phillip Island’s divorcing penguins

Life isn’t always a beach for Phillip Island’s beloved penguins, who have been found to divorce their partners and find a new mate if...

Make sure your pets are part of the plan

Monitor for blue-green algae in stock water

Battin names Pakenham, Bass and Narre Warren seats in need for ‘change’ next election

Private party’s tragic turn

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Sport

Justin, Jonty, Jack Russell

DAVE: Alright boys, we are back for another season of let’s talk sport, Marcus looks refreshed after two and a half weeks off… MARCUS: I...

DDCA’s best to suit up for annual occasion

Pat Wright Senior Oval will play host to 11 of the Dandenong District Cricket Association’s (DDCA) finest talents on Sunday in the Association’s annual...

Cracking round of cricket

It’s had the potential from a long way out to be the best round of cricket for the season; and round 10 of the...

Chaos at Greaves makes for momentus morning this week between Bulls and Bloods

First innings points are within both teams’ grasp at Greaves Reserve following the end of what Dandenong West captain coach Anthony Brannan described as...

Panthers punctuate premiership defence

Some said it couldn’t be done. Dandenong wasn’t buying it, but they also knew it wasn’t going to come easy. Carlton, the undefeated reigning champions,...

Pumas on the board in 2025

Some teams of the Pakenham Pumas were back in action this week after the break, but no junior games were held. Along with that, both...

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Sowing a passion for the garden

Twelve years ago, Bryan Hunter was given a ‘blank cheque’ to lead Athol Road Primary School’s environmental studies program. Since then, he and his students...

Food charity stays open in January

Dandenong charity Cornerstone Contact Centre has received a helping hand to keep its doors open in January. After the Christmas cheer, hampers and lunches,...

Blazing a trail of donations

A Freemasons toy drive has delivered a bounty of goodies for Monash Childrens’ Hospital patients on 15 December On the one day, a truck...

Ultra runner hits rare air

Cranbourne East uItra-runner Byron Lester’s latest challenge was nearly a step too far. The confident athlete prides himself on his big endurance engine and appetite...

Dandy Show: pictures of perfection

On a blazing weekend of sunshine, the 152nd Dandenong Show remains a spectacle by day and night. Photographer ROB CAREW catalogued the bright rides and...

Life recognition for financial saviour

A financial counsellor for more than 40 years, Margaret Taig’s dedication has been recognised with the awarding of the Honorary Life Membership of Financial...

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Neighbours stay indoors after ‘scary’ double murder

Neighbours have been told to stay indoors as police hunt for a man on the run following a "very scary" double stabbing murder. Emergency services...

Festival fun for all

The 2025 Upper Beaconsfield Village festival is back on Sunday 16 February which just happens this year to be the anniversary of the Ash...

About Town

Rythdale Typo Though the Princes Freeway between Racecourse and McGregor Road has undergone significant changes, discussion among residents last week has been around a typo...

The run in honour

A stalwart supporter of the runners, Peter Fleming was a beacon of positivity whenever his feet touched park grounds, and after his passing, there...

Art comes alive

For the first time, the highly anticipated Upper Beaconsfield Art and Photography Exhibition will run over two days, 15 and 16 February to give...

Local health services to join networks

Local health services will soon be formed into networks in a move the State Government proposes will build more accessible and higher quality service. Kooweerup...

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