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Ensuring Christmas is spent together

Christmas is a joyous time, but it cannot be forgotten that it can also be a tough time for others, and each year community...

Levi Syer’s plea hits parliament

More than 37,000 signatures demanding the Meningococcal B vaccine be made free were delivered to Victoria Parliament on Wednesday morning by the mother, schoolmates,...

Cuddly critters arrive for Christmas

Cuddly critters have arrived just in time for Christmas, thanks to the efforts of Pakenham Purls member Michele Ashworth. On Thursday 4 December, Michele donated...

Eels ahoy in Dandenong

Young women recognised as role models

Young leaders gather

Quiet service honoured

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Sport

Message matters for Stars

A combined commitment from the Garfield Football and Netball clubs has seen the Stars receive the maximum $10,000 prize in the 2025 Transport Accident...

Cream rises for Cranbourne

CRANBOURNE BOWLS It was a spirited week of performances from Cranbourne with the club’s top-two teams winning their pennant matches on Saturday while the week...

Nicholson knuckles down on a windy old day at Lang Lang

Sunscreen once again became a valuable resource for 33 members of the South West Gippsland Midweek Bowling Group that headed to Lang Lang Bowls...

December joy for Henning

DROUIN GOLF Golfing skills were put to the test at Drouin Golf and Country Club on Saturday with the December Monthly Medal contested in somewhat...

Lions seek Saturday surge

PAKENHAM BOWLS The midway point of the home-and-away fixture for the 2025/26 weekend pennant season has now been reached and it is obvious that there...

One-way traffic at Garfield

GARFIELD GOLF The 2025 Garfield Golf Club Championships have turned into one-act affairs with Jenny Sullivan and Chris Thorn scoring dominant victories in the ladies...

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Entertainment

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...

Christmas Carols in Casey

The City of Casey has organised an array of events ahead of the festive and holiday season — including the beloved Carols by Candlelight....

Q&A with John Russel, former compositor turned into a local postman

What motivates you? Just getting up in the morning, that's the biggest motivation. As long as you wake up in the morning, ...

Acting out against racism

Wellsprings for Women staged a unique performance, ‘Unscripted Voices Against Racism,’ by Melbourne Playback Theatre group. Almost 150 people attended the event on Thursday 20...

In Business

Secure Your Free Range Feast

As the holiday season approaches, Griffin & Morris Village Butchers is making Christmas planning simple—and delicious. The local favourite is now taking orders for...

Shop local at The Heritage Shopping Centre

The Heritage Shopping Centre is your local shopping centre servicing the daily needs of the Pakenham community. Anchored by a Coles and featuring a...

Christmas cheer at Arena Shopping Centre

We look forward to celebrating the joy of Christmas with you at Arena Shopping Centre! Arena Shopping centre - your convenient shopping destination with over...

Acknowledging all during Christmas

As Christmas approaches, I want to take a moment to acknowledge something that’s come through clearly in conversations this year.  For many in our...

Empowering women, strengthening families, building peace

WFWP Australia: Empowering Women, Strengthening Families, Building Peace At Women’s Federation for World Peace Australia, we believe that real and lasting peace begins in the...

Santa and his elves return

Santa Photography: Date: 6-24 December (Closed on 1, 2, 8, 9 December). Time: 10.30am-4.30pm. Santa and his elves are back at Pakenham Marketplace for photos in...

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Finding belonging in a hive

In a quiet backyard in Berwick, a new immigrant has found an unexpected way to connect with her community—one buzzing hive at a time....

New Battery and E-Waste Disposal Awareness Campaign

Sustainability Victoria has launched a new campaign to raise awareness about the safe disposal of batteries and electronics after alarming disposals of batteries in...

CRRA elects new committee for 2025-26

Following a special general meeting on November 29, the Casey Residents and Ratepayers Association (CRRA) has elected Anthony Tassone as its president for the...

Worthy students receive essential support

Nobelius Land Surveyors presented their annual scholarship program for Pakenham students soon to begin high school, providing vital support during the transition. On Monday 1...

‘Teen sentencing’ plan splits community

The Victorian Parliament has passed new laws forcing serious youth offenders to face adult sentences, including the possibility of life imprisonment. Premier Jacinta Allan, alongside...

Disturbing breach of privacy revealed

Patients of Pakenham Family Health are calling out what they say are "illegal" breaches of privacy and confidentiality after sensitive medical records were mishandled. Bella...

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