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Family and friends farewell Carol Porter OAM

Local legend Carol Porter OAM was farewelled last week, with a room full of family and friends paying tribute to “Mrs Officer”. The Officer icon...

Yakkerboo set for stage debut

Yakkerboo is a common sight around town, whether it be the statue on Main Street or his annual appearance at the festival, but there...

All bushfire-affected arterial roads now re-opened

All state-managed roads affected by the January bushfires are now open. Work to re-open a significant number of local roads managed by councils is continuing. Crews...

No slowing down for real estate growth in Pakenham

Support becomes entitlement

Pakenham History: Yakkerboo stands the test of time

Fourth attack in weeks rocks Heritage Church

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Sport

Champs, chats and chokes

DAVE: Good morning boys, what a massive week of sport; we’ve a had a Pro-Am series through West Gippsland, the Woolamai Cup was on,...

Wells to lead next-gen Crows

Jason Wells may bleed red, but he also bleeds gold and navy blue. The legendary Longwarry forward is known for kicking over 1000 goals on...

Warriors reach top flight

The Pakenham Warriors are standing tall as both Youth League outfits punched their tickets to the State Championship Division for 2026 at the Big...

Gulls thrive under pressure

Pressure brings out the best…or worst in people. And in a high-stakes environment between the two heavyweights of the Casey Cardinia Cricket Association (CCCA) Premier...

Cougars on finals prowl

For the first time in six seasons, Clyde is on the brink of finals. The Cougars charged to a massive statement win over Upper Beaconsfield...

Hiroke Goke turns Cougars around – that’s what it’s all about!

PREMIER FIRSTS Pakenham Pumas Premier 2 Firsts produced a thrilling late surge to edge past Berwick City Cougars 5-3 on Saturday, in a contest that...

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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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Men’s Shed awards wombat warrior for special collaboration

Akoonah Park Men’s Shed gave a unique honour last week to a woman who has dedicated many years to wildlife conservation, collaborating with the...

Cars shine in Lang Lang

Customs and classics were on display in Lang Lang on the weekend for another year of the popular Show ’n’ Shine meet. Run by the...

Yakkerboo ready for 50th year

Pakenham has changed significantly over the decades, but the Yakkerboo Festival is one community institution that has remained, with the event set to celebrate...

Wedding expo excites once again

Those planning their big day gathered in Pakenham on the weekend for the annual wedding expo. Dressmakers, hairstylists, florists, celebrants and many more services took...

Government to sell over 1000 hectares of HMAS Cerberus’ vacant land and golf course

The federal government is proposing to sell more than 1,000 hectares of naval base HMAS Cerberus, comprising the neighbouring golf course and vacant land,...

Council refuse demolition of near century-old Pakenham home

Cardinia Shire Council has blocked the demolition of an almost century-old house on Main Street, as proposals on heritage sites in the heart of...

Birthday turns tragic for teen

At just 15, Kaiden was living the kind of life most teenagers dream of. He attended Kooweerup High School, spent weekends riding his dirt...

Real stuff begins for Garfield

GARFIELD BOWLS It’s now all-systems go for Pennant teams from Garfield Bowling Club with all three sides making finals but having mixed results in the...

Bushfire register creates summer headache for schools

Local families in Cardinia and the Yarra Ranges were both confused and upset by sudden school closures on Tuesday 3 and Wednesday 4 February. A...

Super Bowl fever hits

Locals kicked back for Monday’s Super Bowl, flocking to the Railway Hotel in Pakenham and The Central Hotel Beaconsfield for an evening of unlimited...

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