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Father follows in son’s footsteps

The bond between a father and his son is always one of the most special relationships. However, for Beaconsfield Upper father-son pair Steve and...

Growing confidence through animals

Recent studies have shown equine-assisted activities and therapies can substantially improve the social and behavioural skills of children with autism spectrum disorders. Pakenham business...

Murderer dies in prison cell months into life sentence

A convicted murderer serving a life sentence for the brutal killing of a Pakenham mother took his own life in custody, a coroner has...

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Sport

Coops, Cranbourne Meadows and cooperation

MARCUS: Boys, with Daylight Savings kicking-in on weekend, unfortunately we lost an hour of sleep on Sunday morning. However, every cloud has a silver...

Young Gippsland talent raising money for mental health

Two of Gippsland’s finest rising footballers will take part in a Speed Golf Tournament at Drouin Golf Club on Friday 19 October to raise...

Show Jumpers take centre stage

The ‘Lillico and District Pony Club and Open Show Jumping Day’ is a highlight on the club’s calendar with 117 participants heading to the...

Cavs Under 14s complete extraordinary year

The Casey Cavaliers Under 14 Boys basketball team cut the nets off the rings at their home court at Casey Stadium last week after...

Finally, cricket’s back!

With sunshine expected on the weather forecast at the time of publication, the Dandenong District Cricket Association season looks set to begin this weekend...

Accolades keep coming for Pakenham prodigy O’Loughlin

The stocks of rising Pakenham basketball star Stella O’Loughlin have reached new heights on the back of acquiring some newly minted silverware last month....

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New arrivals inspired by art

An art exhibition for young talented artists from diverse backgrounds has opened to the public at Connect Art Space in Dandenong. The exhibition opening was...

Whale of a time at Doveton Show

The South East's affordable alternative to the Royal Melbourne Show again attracted thousands of fun-loving families at Myuna Farm on Sunday 22 September. On a...

Glamour world of guinea pigs

The weird and wonderful varieties of guinea pig were showcased at an international event at Menzies Hall on Sunday 22 September. Cavy Council of Victoria...

Writing the hard yards

Dandenong resident Jacqui Swallow’s memoir The Bipolar Runner is unflinchingly raw and honest. So raw that her publisher recommend her to tone down the most...

Casey’s best in business unveiled

Finalists have been announced for the Casey Business Awards 2024. The 15 finalists represent a spectrum of industries operating across City of...

Creatures great and small

Horses and ponies, the great and small, were on show at the 21st annual Scottish Heritage Day at Dandenong Showgrounds on Sunday 26 May. Minnie,...

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VIEW to the future after 21 years

The Berwick Springs VIEW (voice, interests and education of women) Club has turned 21 years old, with members coming together to celebrate the occasion...

A second life after retirement

Men over 50 are encouraged to come together and discuss issues which impact them, as part of the South Eastern Men’s Discussion Groups third...

Minion mania at the Marketplace

The spring school holidays brought plenty of fun to Pakenham Central Marketplace over the past couple of weeks, with a chance to meet one...

Team effort brings Beaconsfield grandfather back to life

Beaconsfield grandfather Lee Stewart had an emotional reunion with the people who saved his life earlier this year, with the 71-year-old embracing the two...

A community focus for Bunyip Ward

Bunyip Ward candidate Travis Parker has set his sights on celebrating and enhancing all elements which make up the ward, but not at the...

Emerald Regional Beekeepers host vital event on varroa mite control

The Emerald Regional Bee Keepers are calling all the local beekeepers to attend a crucial training workshop on the 26 October to focus on...