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People in Profile: Publishing her dreams

While most teens are dreaming about the future, Isabella is already living hers, publishing a novel while still in Year 9. Gazette journalist Afraa...

On the Land: Young farmer out of school and staying on the land

While many students anxiously awaited their VCE results last week as they begin to make their first uncertain steps into adulthood, 18-year-old Bonnie Ross...

Christmas spirit at Lakeside

Lakeside Pakenham was full of Christmas spirit over the weekend. The Lakeside Residents Group held its annual Family Christmas Party on Saturday 13 December. The family-friendly...

Festive racing spectacle

DV Safe Phones: connecting victims and survivors to safety and support

Puffing Billy celebrates 125 years

Festive fun for kids

Digital Edition

Sport

Home is where the heart is

CRANBOURNE BOWLS Home ground advantage counted for heaps on Saturday with Cranbourne’s pennant teams winning both games at home on a warm day where the...

Building Storm hits Officer

Melbourne Storm’s connection with the local community continued to grow on Saturday with Victoria’s NRL heroes heading to Comely Banks Recreation Reserve in Officer...

Drouin, Western Park battle out draw

Rain on day one thwarted Drouin’s efforts to knock off Warragul and District Cricket Association ladder leaders Western Park. After managing just 42 overs last...

Pumas overpower Pirates

PREMIER FIRSTS Pakenham Pumas Premier 2 Firsts produced a commanding all-round performance on Thursday night, pulling away from Preston Pirates to secure an impressive 12–6...

Titans stun Bloods

Berwick Springs has stunned Springvale South in Turf 3 of the Dandenong District Cricket Association to stay in touch with the top four. The Titans...

Irfan junior return bolsters Casey

Casey South Melbourne won one of its two T20 games on Saturday to continue an up-and-down season. Returning from a five-game suspension, Muhammad Irfan took...

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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...

Q&A with local resident Michael Bodey

What are some achievements you’re proud of? I’ve spent 25 years officiating for Athletics Victoria, I stay actively involved with the RSL, I’ve been ballroom...

What’s On

Garfield Christmas Festival The annual ‘Garfield Christmas Festival’ is back for another year and is bigger than ever! Garfield will again be filled with festive spirit...

Q&A with Rose Deng, Casey advocate and youth worker

What was your experience like fleeing Sudan during the war, and what are some of your most vivid memories from that time?  My parents were...

What’s On

Pakenham Cup Southside is set for a massive summer celebration as the Ladbrokes Pakenham Cup Day returns to Pakenham Racing Club on Saturday, 13 December...

Evergreen greenkeeper tees off for 90th celebration

A sprightly Les Abrehart has celebrated his 90th birthday with 100 family and friends on Sunday 16 November. “They seem to come out of the...

In Business

Parents Change of Preference Advice

Missed their ATAR? A parent’s guide to VTAC Change of Preference The end of Year 12 brings a whole array of mixed feelings for you...

Bargains at Patties Christmas sale

Bargains at Patties Christmas Carpark Sale, Saturday, 13 December. Patties Food Group has always prioritised people and its community first, from local school fundraisers to...

Christmas Spirit At Brewsters

Brewsters Foodstore and Cafe, nestled in the heart of Garfield where their warm smiles will make you feel right at home. Catch up with friends...

Little Saints Christmas Spirit

As Christmas approaches, Little Saints Drouin is filled with the kind of magic that only community and families can spark! At this time of year,...

Christmas meats sorted at Heritage Springs

Heritage Springs Meats has you covered for all your Christmas meats and poultry. Orders are being taken now. Call in and talk to the friendly...

Feel like you’re in Spain

Get ready for a night that feels like you have stepped straight into the heart of Spain. Karavana Flamenca join forces with A Las...

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Future legal stars honoured

Local students were recognised for their academic excellence at the annual Duffy & Simon VCE law awards morning tea on 10 December, held at...

Elizabeth Court’s 50th anniversary

For the last 50 years, neighbours in Elizabeth Court Pakenham have been getting together to celebrate Christmas and the events of the past year. In...

KWR High School students mark 60-year reunion

On Sunday 7 December, 45 people gathered for the reunion of Kooweerup High School Form 2 students who attended in 1965. It was also the...

Akoonah Park Men’s Shed celebrates another busy year

The Akoonah Park Men’s Shed can do many great things, but if there is one thing they do especially well, it is throwing a...

Norm Smith: the bus driver who moved the community

As Emerald Secondary College celebrated its 40th birthday in November, Star Mail highlighted some of the biggest contributors to the school, one such individual...

Racecourse Road back open

After more than two months of closure, Racecourse Road has reopened, with works still ongoing to upgrade the major route through Pakenham. On Thursday, 18...

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