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Kids charged over alleged thieving spree

Three boys from Greater Dandenong are facing charges over an alleged stealing spree across the South East. The trio were arrested by police on Princes...

Melbourne’s youth gangs face 24/7 disruption and quick arrests

Victoria Police laid 4,300 charges against Melbourne youth gang members last year, including almost 400 for the possession of weapons such as machetes and...

Major works to extend lanes on Clyde Road bridge to begin

The Princes Freeway in Berwick will be closed on weeknights in February and March as part of the Clyde Road Upgrade. Works are...

Looking back through the archives

Macclesfield conservationist awarded OAM

Langwarrin CFA veteran Andrew Garth Johnson awarded Australian Fire Service Medal

Australia Day in action

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Sport

On hot days it’s important to replenish the fluids

**Winning a grand final might be the best cure for hangover as some of the MERINDA PARK boys can attest to. A large number...

Backhands, burns and banks

DAVE: Morning boys, an absolute scorcher on the weekend and one member of our team is sporting the war-wounds of sunburn to prove it....

Power surge with eight inclusions

The 2026 Vic Country and Metro summer training squads were recently announced and Gippsland Power was the best represented Talent League club with eight...

Brilliant Bulls back together

It was a special day down at Greaves Reserve on the weekend as Dandenong West welcomed back many past premiership players and their partners...

Unbeaten Slater guides Merinda Park to glory in style

The power of manifestation is undeniable! Look no further than Merinda Park’s Ashley Slater, who guided the Cobras to their first-ever Kookaburra Cup flag in...

Back-to-back for Seagulls

Back-to-back! Tooradin capped off a dominant T20 campaign by defeating Clyde by seven wickets on the big stage in Sunday’s Premier Kookaburra Cup grand final. The...

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Entertainment

Celebrating a good harvest

Basking in sunshine, about 200 celebrated a Pongal harvest festival in Harmony Square, Dandenong on Sunday 18 January. Victorian Tamil Cultural Association staged the...

Bunjil Place set to hosts vibrant Open Space festival this summer

Open Space will be taking over Bunjil Place this summer, with a packed lineup and events to keep you busy during the summer holidays....

What’s On

The Lang Lang Show 'n' Shine The Lang Lang Show 'n' Shine plus Swap Meet is back this February. Run by the Rotary Club of Kooweerup/Lang...

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...

In Business

Here you go!

Summer is set to shine across Melbourne’s southeast as the Southside Summer Carnival returns from 27 December to 17 January, bringing six action-packed race...

Rockn’ Suzies dance classes have turned 22 years

Rockn’ Suzies dance classes have turned 22 years ...... And I still love teaching people how to dance. I believe that Rock and...

Volunteering is rewarding and fulfilling

Volunteering as a senior can be incredibly rewarding and fulfilling. There are many opportunities available where your skills, experience, and wisdom can make a...

A Fresh Start: Planning for Your Loved Ones’ Care

Planning for aged care is rarely an easy conversation, but it can be one of the most meaningful gifts families give their loved ones....

Chery Omoda musical chairs

It’s getting quite difficult to keep track of the constantly evolving brands and sub-brands within the giant Chinese Chery group. The most recent development is...

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...

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La Trobe celebrates local heroes

Australia Day celebrations in La Trobe shone a spotlight on local community heroes, recognising individuals and organisations who have made a real difference across...

Last holiday splash

As school holidays near their end, families and children gathered at the Garfield Swimming Pools to make the most of the summer weather. Over...

Kooweerup honours locals on Australia Day

Australia Day in Kooweerup was another excellent celebration, uniquely honouring the next generation alongside a special Citizen of the Year. The annual gathering at the...

Lang Lang celebrates local citizens

The town of Lang Lang has a strong community despite its small size, and that fact is always on display during its Australia Day...

Liberal Party members left puzzled by candidate hopeful’s alleged AI image with Jess Wilson, now deleted

A former Liberal candidate for Pakenham, hopeful of being preselected again this year, has puzzled colleagues after placing an allegedly AI-generated image of himself...

Robb Evans is Cardinia Shire’s 2026 Citizen of the Year

An honour born of tragedy, Pakenham resident Robb Evans has been named Cardinia Citizen of the Year for his ongoing support of young people...

Emerald recognised as haven of the arts

Emerald is a haven for the arts, and that passion has been given well-deserved recognition at Cardinia’s Australia Day awards. The Emerald Arts Society won...

Mother takes torch, named Senior Citizen of the Year

A lifetime of quiet compassion has been brought into the spotlight, with longtime volunteer Maureen Timms named 2026 Senior Citizen of the Year at...

Cockatoo teen wins Young Citizen of the Year

At just 18, Eliza Owen from Cockatoo has already saved lives, rebuilt hope, and inspired a community. Last night, the Cardinia Shire Council recognised...

New hospitality era for Cranbourne

A change of ownership six months ago has marked a new chapter for Cranbourne landmark The Amazing Grace, with hospitality veteran Adam Sadiqzai returning...

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