A veteran’s tale of 100 years
In 100 years of life, Eddie Ham has travelled from country Victoria to fighting from the air in World War II and back again,...
TAC and Victoria Police launch new road safety campaign
A new campaign launched by the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) and Victoria Police highlights the risks of speeding and drink driving, and the critical...
Bushfire plans for horses are esential
Pets and larger animals such as horses need to be included in farm and household fire planning, to ensure both people and animals are...
Sunburn posing painful threat to Victorian’s health
Records released recently reveal the true scale of Victorians requiring emergency assistance for sunburn every year for the past 20 years, according to government...
Victoria records highest-ever number of cancer diagnoses
New data released today by the Victorian Cancer Registry (VCR) has revealed that in 2024 the state recorded the highest number of new cancer...
Aussies spoil pets more than partners this Christmas
Almost one in three Aussie pet parents will splurge more on squeaky toys than sweethearts as new GREENIES research reveals the extraordinary lengths Aussies...
Man assaulted while trying to intervene during fight
Police are investigating an assault in a carpark in Beaconsfield last year which left a man with a fractured eye socket.
Investigators have been told...
Longwarry store fire ‘suspicious’
A Longwarry business destroyed by fire is being treated as suspicious as police investigate.
Police and emergency services responded to a fire at Longwarry Convenience...
Year in Review: Pakenham Golf faces uncertain future
Golf in Pakenham has faced a turbulent few years, and 2025 has seen it shut down as the course’s existence is put into question.
In...
Year in Review: Main Street revamp finally begins
After years of promises and false starts, the council has finally commenced Main Street’s revitalisation in 2025.
At the September council meeting, councillors approved the...
Year in Review: Election shake up
The political make-up of the South East in this year’s federal election stayed the same, but underlying shifts have set up an interesting battle...
Year in Review: Liberal preselection drama spills into Gazette pages
Fierce competition within party branches is usually kept behind closed doors, but the current battle for the Liberal candidacy in Pakenham this year spilled...
Cranbourne and Pakenham lines suspended
Buses are replacing trains on the Cranbourne and Pakenham lines between Westall and Caulfield, due to an emergency services incident.
Metro Tunnel Services will not...
