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People in Profile: 40 years of service at Pakenham Secondary comes to an end

When she started teaching in the 1980s at Pakenham Secondary College, Jo-Anne Duggan did not expect to remain at the same school for her...

On the Land: Young riders galloping to the top

Imagination ran wild as young riders pushed themselves and their horses to the limits. From clever challenges to daring displays of skill, creativity was...

Fire fears mount

Residents are fearful after grass on a vacant block grew to shoulder height during the fire danger period, despite repeated complaints to Cardinia Shire...

Fire chiefs warn of electrical dangers

It’s summer – time for a barbie

Seven tips to surviving the Boxing Day sales

Lifeline prepares for influx over holidays

Digital Edition

Sport

2025 In Review – Cobra through and through

Tim Payne’s greatest strengths - resilience and loyalty - have been the key factors in his remarkable journey at Cora Lynn which on Saturday...

2025 In Review – Silverton snap 35-year drought in emphatic fashion

35 years in the making. Silverton Cricket Club has broken through for its maiden 1st XI title with a commanding victory against Keysborough. The Knights...

2025 In Review – Premiership success for Parkmore Pirates

Parkmore Pirates are the Dandenong District Cricket Association (DDCA) Turf 2 premiers after a huge 132-run partnership guided them to premiership glory, passing 170...

2025 In Review – Welsh shows star qualities

With feet spread shoulder width and arms raised to the sky; Cardinia’s Matt Welsh became the visual representation of the star he had just...

2025 In Review – Back-to-back for Bucks

Back-to-back has a nice ring to it for Buckley Ridges after the powerhouse club tasted the ultimate success for a second consecutive year defeating...

2025 In Review – Luke’s medal masterclass

Kooweerup star Luke McMaster is no longer knocking down the door to become the best player in the CCCA Premier Division after the class...

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Entertainment

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...

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...

In Business

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...

Feel like you’re in Spain

Get ready for a night that feels like you have stepped straight into the heart of Spain. Karavana Flamenca join forces with A Las...

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Cardinia crime shows no signs of improvement

Cardinia has seen a sharp rise in crime, with offences climbing 25.5 per cent to 10,264 in the year ending September 2025, according to...

Crime surge shows no relief

Crime in Casey has surged to alarming levels, with 31,016 offences recorded in the year ending September 2025 a 19.7 per cent increase on...

Next level Cricket facilities coming

A joyful group of Maroons watched eagerly as the first sod was turned for the construction of an electronic scoreboard at Upper Beaconsfield Recreation...

Suspect caught after good Samaritan alerts police

Cardinia Eyewatch reports a 45-year-old man in a stolen car collided with another vehicle in Pakenham earlier this week, injuring a teenage boy who...

Pakenham SES awards Life Membership to legends

Three long-serving volunteers from the Pakenham unit of Victoria State Emergency Service (VICSES) have been awarded Unit Life Membership, recognising decades of service to...

Suspicious house fire in Clyde North

Detectives from the Arson and Explosives Squad are investigating following a suspicious house fire in Clyde North. Emergency services responded to reports of the fire...

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