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Melbourne’s $13.5 billion Metro Tunnel to fully open in February 2026

The city’s mega-project, the $13.5 billion Metro Tunnel, will fully launch on 1 February 2026. A partial opening will begin in early December. Hailed as the...

Remembrance day services

Remembrance Day is next Tuesday. Here is a list of local commemorations. Bunyip When: 11 November, 10.40am Where: Bunyip War Memorial – Main St and High St,...

Tanks for nothing

Former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill is said to have been a driving force behind the invention of the tank and two high-ranking British...

Pause a minute to remember

Heartbroken owner loses kitten despite heroic efforts to save him

Residents stranded without buses for months

End of term for State monitors appointed to oversee Casey Council

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Sport

Six locals set for Academy

Four Dandenong Stingrays and two Gippsland Power players have been included in the 2026 AFL/W Academies. The Stingrays are the equal most-represented club in the...

Warriors demolish Sale

At the final buzzer at Cardinia Life on Saturday, Cal McNiff narrowly came out on top against Sale 42-40 in round six of the...

Victories for Village people

CARDINIA WATERS BOWLS Midweek Report Both midweek sides had healthy wins against two Berwick sides last Wednesday. Side one currently holds top spot on the ladder...

Ashby holds a hot Beveridge

DROUIN GOLF The weather certainly wasn’t ideal at Drouin Golf and Country Club on Saturday but 48 players still braved the conditions to take part...

Humphry happy after holding off hot hand from Hanrahan

SWGMW BOWLS An appreciative group of 40 members of the South West Gippsland Midweek Bowling Group enjoyed ideal conditions at the Loch and District Bowls...

Thorn floating on the fifties

GARFIELD GOLF One of the rarest scores in golf is only two shots away from reality after Garfield star Chris Thorn shot a remarkable eight-under...

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Entertainment

Q&A with long-time nurse Sally Joustra from Berwick Hospital

Can you tell me a moment that truly affirmed your decision to become a nurse? My mother was a nurse for many years at both...

What’s On

Basset Hound Races The annual Australian Basset Hound Races will return to Caldermeade Farm & Cafe on Sunday 10 November at 11am. This year...

Casey’s Spring into Summer initiative

This November, as the weather warms up and the flowers bloom, the City of Casey is bringing an array of spring and summer activities...

Local retreat

Open Gardens Victoria is introducing its new private garden filled with colourful native plants and a flowing creek that also offers a 360- degree...

Multifaith Network Afternoon Tea

As part of Casey Council’s commitment to encouraging faith-led respect and inclusion, various religious communities came together on 20 of October for the Multifaith...

Q&A with Amanda and Chris, Egan owners of Karinya Farm

Can you share the story of how Karinya Farm began? Karinya Farm was born out of our personal struggles and a deep desire to create...

In Business

JOIN THE CYCLE: THE JOURNEY OF YOUR 10-CENT CONTAINERS

Have you ever wondered what happens to your drink cans, bottles and cartons after you return them for a 10-cent refund through Victoria’s Container...

Exceptional Care, Every Day – Enrolments Now Open for 2026

Every family deserves a village, a place where they are understood, supported, and surrounded by people who genuinely care. At Aspire Early Education & Kindergarten,...

Eating Well to Age Well at Belvedere Aged Care

As people grow older, making healthy food choices remains essential to maintaining health, vitality and cognitive wellbeing. At Belvedere Aged Care, our care approach...

The Magic of Christmas takes over Melbourne

Melbourne – get ready, because Santa’s sleigh is making a very special stop this year… and it’s landing right at Caulfield Racecourse. Melbourne’s Christmas Wonderland...

Jason knows his hay

Jason Kirwin is the right person to call if you need to harvest a crop, whether it is hay or silage. He has years of...

Smooth Move Offer and Final Homes

Over-50s urged to act fast as Officer Lifestyle Estate nears sell-out. Over-50s in Melbourne’s south-east have one last chance to join the thriving Officer Lifestyle...

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Giving Machine is coming back to Fountain Gate

In the spirit of giving, this holiday season, the Giving Machine will be coming back to Fountain Gate Shopping Centre for its second year...

Casey records $140 million surplus for 2024/25

Casey Council has recorded a $140 million surplus for the 2024/25 financial year, with a $57 million shortfall against its original forecast. The shortfall...

South East Community Links expands services to Officer Civic Centre

South East Community Links (SECL) services will be available at the Civic Centre in Officer, as they expand to offer free and confidential financial...

A century of optimism

He is a century old, but you wouldn’t notice it; he is as sharp as ever. Garfield’s Harry van den Broek is old enough...

Unseen and untold

He knew from high school that photography was his path. What sets him apart is where it takes him — into worlds most people...

A historic milestone for KRHS: opening of the Koo Wee Rup Aboriginal Meeting Place & Bush School

Kooweerup Regional Health Service (KRHS) proudly celebrated a significant and heartfelt milestone with the official opening of the Koo Wee Rup Aboriginal Meeting Place...

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