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People in Profile: Lighting up hope for all

Survivor advocates have come too far to stop. Across the globe, the 16 Days of Activism shine a light on gender-based violence, with Macy...

Christmas hope arrives

Christmas in Cardinia is shaping up to be a lifeline of joy, generosity and community connection, ensuring families doing it tough won’t miss out...

Farmer calendar puts mental health to the fore

Gippsland Jersey recently launched its Mental Health Calendar for the year ahead as farmers recover from a difficult 2025. It has only been in...

History in colour

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Sport

Gippsland Power trio in AFLW Draft contention

AFLW Academy player Ella Stoddart is among three Gippsland Power players in contention for the AFLW Draft, to be held on Monday night at...

Rays quartet in Draft mix

Up to four Dandenong Stingrays could be selected at next Monday’s AFLW Draft which is set to take place at Marvel Stadium. Vic Country quartet...

Pakenham’s own in AFLW mix

Pakenham Football Club’s Abby Hobson is well positioned to be selected in next Monday's AFLW Draft, set to take place at Marvel Stadium. A member...

Perera and Smith light it up

A magnificent century from Pakenham’s Glenn Perera and stunning six-wicket haul from Pakenham Upper/Toomuc’s Bailey Smith were the prominent features of the Casey Cardinia...

Cougars pounce on day one

Clyde is in the box seat to get back on the winner’s list with the Cougars in a commanding position against Officer on day...

Dual centurions lift Bulls

There weren’t many people more nervous than Travis Welsh as he approached his first-ever century for Cardinia. But his brothers watching on were. There was a...

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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...

What’s On

Pakenham Cup Southside is set for a massive summer celebration as the Ladbrokes Pakenham Cup Day returns to Pakenham Racing Club on Saturday, 13 December...

Evergreen greenkeeper tees off for 90th celebration

A sprightly Les Abrehart has celebrated his 90th birthday with 100 family and friends on Sunday 16 November. “They seem to come out of the...

Christmas Carols in Casey

The City of Casey has organised an array of events ahead of the festive and holiday season — including the beloved Carols by Candlelight....

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Hit-run driver to face sentence

Prosecutors have dropped the most serious of 13 charges against an alleged hit-run driver who crashed into a Pakenham cyclist in Noble Park. Leanne Danielle...

Beaconhills class of 2025’s outstanding results

The highest possible ATAR of 99.95 and five perfect 50 subject scores are among the outstanding VCE results from Beaconhills College’s Class of 2025....

Christmas tree in all its holiday glory

The festive season has once again lit up the community, and this year residents truly outdid themselves. Homes across the area came alive with...

Motorcycle club marks another year

Kooweerup and District Motorcycle Club had its last meet before Christmas, ending another year of fun on two wheels. The motorcycle club is now more...

Neighbours unite after house fire

Just weeks before Christmas, a fire destroyed the home of JD and Troy Bourke in Bunyip, leaving them and their children to rebuild their...

From magic carpets to meaningful classrooms: what does It mean to be Australian?

This week we had the joy of attending my nephew’s (Dad’s grandson's) end-of-year school production at Carwatha College. The theme? Aladdin and Jasmine travel exploring the...