Year in Review: Australia’s social media ban begins
Australia became the first country to raise the minimum social media age to 16, a historic change strongly influenced by Pakenham father and personal...
Year in Review: New CEO takes over
Cardinia Shire Council closed a year of leadership transition with the appointment of James Collins as its new Chief Executive Officer in October, following...
Year in Review: Levy battle dominates
The levy has been one of Victoria’s most contentious policy debates this year, triggering months of political tension, grassroots protest and growing distrust between...
Year in Review: A century of optimism
He is a century old, but you would not notice it. He is as sharp as ever. Garfield’s Harry van den Broek is old...
Year in Review: Ross’ emotional reunion with beloved Kingswood
This November was an emotional reunion for a local Holden lover and his beloved Kingswood, which was brought back to life after tragedy two...
The best quotes that defined 2025
As 2025 comes to a close, the Gazette looks back at some of the most memorable quotes to make headlines this year.
“A journey...
Year in Review: Small business in ruins
For many small business owners, 2025 has been defined by break‑ins, theft and growing fear.
Among those affected is Harry Hutchinson, owner of Harry’s Clothing,...
Parents demand urgent reforms in childcare
Child safety has dominated headlines across Victoria in 2025, as a series of alarming incidents exposed gaps in oversight, accountability, and transparency.
The year began...
Year in Review: Roadworks leave traders reeling
This year has been challenging for the local economy, with ongoing major roadworks and infrastructure projects reshaping the town centre and testing traders’ resilience.
Early...
Shopping centre blitz sees over 100 arrests
A 15-year-old carrying a hunting knife, two men fighting with a hammer and a couple who stole clothing worth hundreds of dollars are among...
2025 Gazette Person of the Year: Mar and Moses Riek
Crime dominated the political agenda. Fear drove policy. Tragedy drove headlines. Amid it all, two retired gang members turned youth mentors, are proving that...
Year in Review: Mother fights for vaccine access after son’s death
The Victorian community was shaken by the sudden death of 16-year-old Levi Syer, who passed away in September from meningococcal B despite emergency medical...
Year in Review: Australia’s social media ban begins
Australia became the first country to raise the minimum social media age to 16, a historic change strongly influenced by Pakenham father and personal...
