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Quiet service honoured

Often, the quiet work of so many goes unnoticed, but the Kooweerup and District Motorcycle Club never forgets those who help the organisation tick....

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

Worthy students receive essential support

‘Teen sentencing’ plan splits community

Disturbing breach of privacy revealed

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Sport

Cranbourne wins a thriller

CRANBOURNE BOWLS Cranbourne 1 took on Pakenham 1 on the front grass green on Saturday in what developed into a great game of lawn bowls....

Blustery conditions but Boyd has a scoring week to remember

LANG LANG GOLF It was a blustery start to the week at Lang Lang Golf Club with strong winds greeting players on Tuesday as they...

Pumas survive on the road

PREMIER 2 FIRSTS Pakenham pulled off a thrilling 12–11 victory over the Berwick City Cougars on Saturday, surviving a late twist in momentum to claim...

Lock in for legendary Lions

Legendary figures loomed as far as the eye could see at Toomuc Reserve on Saturday as the Pakenham Cricket Club welcomed its premiership heroes...

Wait extended for Bears v Bucks

Rain caused issues for the top level of the Dandenong District Cricket Association (DDCA) on the weekend with all turf matches washed out. The weekend...

Blistering Butler delivers hat-trick in big Seagulls triumph

Tooradin’s Brad Butler shook up Booring Reserve on Saturday as the blistering pace bowler snagged a hat-trick in the Seagulls’ rolling of Devon Meadows. Butler,...

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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

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...

Take a moment to think of your next chapter this Christmas

While the prawns sizzle and the pav sets, let’s take a moment to think about the year ahead… Christmas in Australia has its own rhythm,...

Right at Home Melbourne Berwick – Making You Feel Right at Home

Right at Home Melbourne Berwick a family-owned business, has opened its doors in Narre Warren and is proud to provide local, high-quality, person-centred care...

Cardinia’s Shire Carols by Candlelight

The countdown to the most magical time of the year has begun, and Cardinia Shire Council is thrilled to invite you to the 2025...

Fine art of dentures

Kerri Sawdon is a dental prosthetist who makes and repairs dentures as well as mouthguards. Her Pakenham-based business offers a friendly and relaxed environment, and...

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Major works to minimise floods on Racecourse Road

As part of the Pakenham Roads Upgrade, major improvements are underway to the Racecourse Road bridge over the Pakenham Creek, which will lower the...

TAC funds drug-driving test boost

Victoria Police will be conducting an extra 25,000 roadside drug tests per year, as part of a new funding partnership. The extra drug tests are...

Summer warning: 200-plus callouts for kids, pets locked in cars

Motoring body RACV says it has rescued more than 200 children and pets locked in cars in the South East this year. As of 30...

As Pakenham is revamped, remember to shop local

The council is reminding residents to shop local this Christmas as construction of Stage 1 of Pakenham Revitalisation is set to pause in order...

New closures to Kangan Drive from tonight as Clyde Road upgrade continues

Work to upgrade the Kangan Drive and Clyde Road intersection will ramp up over the next month, as Clyde Road Upgrade project crews work...

Windermere begins merry mission

Windermere Child and Family Services, a not-for-profit community services organisation, is preparing to deliver over 340 pantry packs and 500 Christmas gifts to local...

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