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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

New hospitality era for Cranbourne

Turning tragedy into action: Latrobe Citizen of the Year

Teens flee stolen-car crash on Monash Freeway

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Sport

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...

Champion O’Hare adds another medal to his long resume

There really aren’t enough good words to describe Tooradin champion Cal O’Hare. O’Hare added another significant achievement to his storied trophy cabinet with a man...

Ace Classic joy for Aguiard

Promising talent Enzo Aguiard is hoping dual success in the Ace Classic at Pakenham over the Australia Day weekend will provide the springboard to...

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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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Traders launch petition demanding Government compensation

Roadworks that disrupted businesses last year have rolled into 2026 with little change. Angry business owners across Cardinia and Casey say the State Government...

‘End of an era’ as community says goodbye to Mrs Officer

While many local legends were celebrated on Australia Day, the long weekend also marked the loss of an icon with the passing of Carol...

Firefighters battle Nyora blaze

Dozens of firefighters were still monitoring a large shed fire in Nyora as the temperature rose to 40-degrees and over yesterday, placing emergency services...

‘Heart of Gold’ wins OAM

Kooweerup resident Beverley Anne Edwards has been awarded an Order of Australia (OAM) for her decades-long service to the community of Cardinia. Already a...

Humble doctor earns OAM

When Dr Roberto Celada arrived in Australia nearly four decades ago, he had just $8 in his pocket, limited English and no certainty about...

Trailblazing firefighter honoured with Australian Fire Service Medal

Yarragon South’s Emma Louise Conway has been awarded the Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM) for over 20 years of frontline firefighting, leadership, and emergency...

Violence fuels suspicious fire, drones loom

Police are investigating an alleged assault and suspicious house fire that left a man critically injured in Longwarry last night, January 22. Drones flown near...

Yannathan local and Melbourne Royal President earns OAM

Yannathan local Matthew Coleman has received a fair few calls from Canberra in his lifetime, but he had never received one from Government House...

Engineer with a passion for the arts, Pakenham playwright earns OAM

By day, he tinkers with complex systems that keep your calls connected, but by night he is all about the arts, so much so...

Warragul veteran dedicated to Legacy surprised to recieve OAM

Warragul’s Ivan Standen has spent decades supporting veterans and their families since his service in Vietnam, and this Australia Day he has been recognised...

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