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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: Brad’s year in leadership

Berwick MP Brad Battin had a short stint in the top job this year, and it would be his own party that would end...

Local legends lost in 2025

Local icons are lost every year, but 2025 took a sad share of the old guard of Pakenham and surrounds. Many large funerals were held...

Police swarm on teens

RSPCA’s top tips to keep your pet safe this Christmas

Free soil too good to be true? It just might be

Hot Rods and classics line High Street

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Sport

2025 In Review – Sahota in DCCA record books with stunning 10-wicket haul

Calls to build Harman Sahota a statue at Berwick Springs Recreation Reserve are emerging on the back of the Titans’ opening bowler’s extraordinary performance...

2025 In Review – Ace Classic set for Pakenham

The Ace Classic tennis tournament is set to come to Pakenham in 2026 after two years at Bunyip Tennis Club. The central location of the...

2025 In Review – Heroes and highlights in premiership glory for Marygoons

Nar Nar Goon/Maryknoll (4/181) has a shiny new Kookaburra Cup to love and to cherish after the Marygoons overcame Pakenham Upper/Toomuc (9/180) in a...

2025 In Review – Storch wins scorcher at Bunyip

The sequel to the inaugural Ace Classic at Bunyip has been a rip-roaring success with the second edition of the annual event bringing some...

2025 In Review – Seagulls put things right

Tooradin (6/168) has regained its crown as the champions of T20 in the Casey Cardinia Cricket Association after the Seagulls righted a wrong from...

2025 In Review – Quinn’s 600 quest complete

Not all potential fairytale stories have a happy ending. As James Quinn walked back for the last ball of his allotted seventh over against Devon...

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Entertainment

Q&A with farmers Peter and Maureen Cogo

Can you tell me a bit about your family's history with this property? Maureen: We bought this property, about six hectares, almost 40 years ago....

VAAN awards remarkable achievers

The Victorian Afghan Associations Network successfully celebrated great female talents and role models in the Hazara and Afghan communities. Eight females were chosen to be...

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...

In Business

From Cornwall with love

Cornwall is considered one of the most remote and yet beautiful counties in England. And the county’s North Coast with its dramatic cliffscapes, craggy...

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...

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Santa makes special visit to Officer

Santa Claus made a special stop through Officer over the weekend as the festive spirit builds with Christmas around the corner. Thanks to the Officer...

Festive racing spectacle

Pakenham Racing Club came alive on Saturday, 13 December, as thousands of racegoers gathered for the highly anticipated Ladbrokes Pakenham Cup Day. The event...

People in Profile: 40 years of service at Pakenham Secondary comes to an end

When she started teaching in the 1980s at Pakenham Secondary College, Jo-Anne Duggan did not expect to remain at the same school for her...

On the Land: Young riders galloping to the top

Imagination ran wild as young riders pushed themselves and their horses to the limits. From clever challenges to daring displays of skill, creativity was...

Fire fears mount

Residents are fearful after grass on a vacant block grew to shoulder height during the fire danger period, despite repeated complaints to Cardinia Shire...

Fire chiefs warn of electrical dangers

Victoria’s fire services are calling on households to keep the safety and maintenance of their electrical equipment and appliances top of mind. Once a house...

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