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Year in Review: Small business in ruins

For many small business owners, 2025 has been defined by break‑ins, theft and growing fear. Among those affected is Harry Hutchinson, owner of Harry’s Clothing,...

Parents demand urgent reforms in childcare

Child safety has dominated headlines across Victoria in 2025, as a series of alarming incidents exposed gaps in oversight, accountability, and transparency. The year began...

Year in Review: Roadworks leave traders reeling

This year has been challenging for the local economy, with ongoing major roadworks and infrastructure projects reshaping the town centre and testing traders’ resilience. Early...

Shopping centre blitz sees over 100 arrests

2025 Gazette Person of the Year: Mar and Moses Riek

Year in Review: Mother fights for vaccine access after son’s death

Year in Review: Brad’s year in leadership

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Sport

2025 In Review – Bullants march to District glory

A year removed from agonising heartbreak, Officer’s cravings were satisfied, marching on to bring the CCCA District flag to Rob Porter Reserve. In a competitive...

2025 In Review – CCCA team of champions

Most selections in the Casey Cardinia Cricket Association (CCCA) Premier Division Team of the Year picked themselves this season, with some of the stars...

2025 In Review – Captain Cal cleans up after big performance at Country Week

Casey Cardinia Cricket Association (CCCA) captain Cal O’Hare has claimed his third Glasscock Medal awarded to the CCCA’s best player at 2025 Melbourne Country...

2025 In Review – CCCA holds its head high

The Casey Cardinia Cricket Association (CCCA) will move quickly into planning mode for Melbourne Country Week 2026 after a hugely successful tournament from February...

2025 In Review – Berwick T20 champions once more

Berwick has claimed a second Dandenong District Cricket Association T20 tournament in three seasons after prevailing over Cranbourne by seven wickets in Sunday’s final...

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...

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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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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

Police have charged three people following an alleged aggravated carjacking in Hampton Park and pursuit during the early hours of December 28. It is alleged...

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

RSPCA Victoria has shared the best ways to keep your pet safe this holiday season and avoid common Christmas dangers. During the festive season, RSPCA...

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

EPA is reminding Victorians that accepting free soil can end up costing them plenty unless they know exactly what is in it. The warning comes...

Hot Rods and classics line High Street

Classic cars and hot rods lined High Street on Sunday as Berwick’s car enthusiasts meet for the last time of the year. Berwick Breakfast Classic...

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...

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