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Help Scouts with your Christmas tree needs

With two weeks to go til Christmas Day, if you haven’t acquired your Christmas tree yet, then Pakenham Scouts has you covered and is...

Toy Run roars to the island

Approximately 400 colourfully adorned bikes roared across Bass Highway on Sunday 8 December in the Annual Phillip Island Toy Run with riders providing much-needed...

SES Officer opens

The brand new Officer unit of VICSES officially opened on Saturday 7 December, welcoming a host of new and experienced volunteers to local emergency...

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Sport

Bloods on the back foot as Bears send statement

Berwick has made a dream start to the Dandenong District Cricket Association T20 and sent a message in its performance by thrashing Springvale South...

Dangerous Knights make it six straight

Keysborough is the undisputed hottest team in the Dandenong District Cricket Association – and its nearest contemporary isn’t close. Following a hiccup against...

Gulls bowlers lead the way

Tooradin made a statement on Saturday by bowling out fellow premiership contender Cardinia for just 100. Tyler Evans was fearsome upfront and rewarded with a...

Pumas Poole makes a splash

SENIORS FIRSTS Caleb Poole drove in four runs on three hits to lead Pumas past Preston 16-4 on Saturday at home. Caleb doubled in the first...

Shirley and Sandy shuffle

DROUIN GOLF Drouin Golf and Country Club hosted its annual Charity Day on Friday 6 December with proceeds going to Baw Baw Food Relief (BBFR)....

Brook leads Pakenham Veterans to thrilling last-ball victory

VETERAN’S CRICKET Finally, after six weeks on the sidelines, Pakenham and District Over 60’s were able to play a game of cricket on Sunday and...

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Ultra runner hits rare air

Cranbourne East uItra-runner Byron Lester’s latest challenge was nearly a step too far. The confident athlete prides himself on his big endurance engine and appetite...

Dandy Show: pictures of perfection

On a blazing weekend of sunshine, the 152nd Dandenong Show remains a spectacle by day and night. Photographer ROB CAREW catalogued the bright rides and...

Life recognition for financial saviour

A financial counsellor for more than 40 years, Margaret Taig’s dedication has been recognised with the awarding of the Honorary Life Membership of Financial...

Rotary event for childrens cancer funds

Rotary is staging a special fundraiser for a specialist apheresis nurse at Monash Children’s Cancer Centre. Greater Dandenong and Endeavour Hills Rotary member Leanne Byron...

A century to remember

John Featherstone blew out his 100th-birthday candles on Monday 7 October. His century of life was celebrated surrounded by his many loving family members...

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...

In Business

Holiday fun awaits: BJ Care Services’ exciting adventures!

Ever wondered how to make school holidays truly memorable for children with disabilities? At BJ Care Services, we’re on a mission to turn every...

You are not alone

I’m pleased to write in support of R U OK?’s National Day of Action as it is a great reminder to all of us...

Tailored to your interests

Grow 2 Be is a disability support day service making a difference. Participants at the Pakenham-based service are offered a range of hands-on activities like...

Victorian Seniors Festival 2024: Explore, Engage, Evolve!

The Victorian Seniors Festival 2024 is coming to Cardinia Shire this October, and it’s set to be an exciting celebration of our senior community....

Exclusively boutique lifestyle

Mountain View Leongatha is a boutique lifestyle community exclusively for active people, 55 and over. It offers resort living every day and delivers stylish residences,...

Granny flats for grandparents’ comfort

At Coyote Cabins, we leverage over 25 years of construction experience to provide high-quality, tailored housing solutions. As a family-run business, we’ve transitioned from...

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GSEM calls for Federal investment

Ahead of the 2025 Election, trackless rapid transport from Caulfield to Rowville, an international airport, affordable housing, jobs, strategy and more made up a...

Hampton Park man jailed for cultivating cannabis

A Hampton Park gambling addict has been jailed for growing a commercial quantity of cannabis and theft of electricity. Van Vu, 49, was sentenced at...

Woolies warehouse stoush ends

A 17-day strike by Woolworths warehouse workers which left supermarket shelves bare across Melbourne has ended. More than 1500 striking workers across Australia, including those...

Rail disruptions during Metro Tunnel ‘rehearsals’

Disruptions are expected for the Cranbourne and Pakenham services as part of ‘dress rehearsals’ for the impending Metro Tunnel. Over the next two weekends...

Place these square brackets please

The Giving Machines made their official debut at on Wednesday 27 November, with the pair in the local shopping centre some of the...

The Stars come to Casey Fields

The Melbourne Stars Family Day will return to Casey Fields on Sunday 5 January. To be held from 10am to 2pm, cricket fans will...