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Emergency crews tackle car fire

Emergency services responded to a car fire on Gordon Road, Pakenham Upper, at around 2pm this afternoon, causing temporary traffic disruptions for motorists. Three CFA...

Cranbourne shop takes best potato cake

Camms Road Fish and Chips in Cranbourne has been awarded Victoria’s favourite potato cake. Premier Jacinta Allan announced the news about two weeks ago. For owner...

From adversity to impact: Cranbourne West local wins Chisholm Educator of the Year

From refugee to award-winning educator, a Cranbourne West local has been named Chisholm’s Educator of the Year for 2025 — a powerful recognition of...

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Sport

Age proves no barrier for Diamanda

Woolamai Racing Club was back on track on Saturday with an enthusiastic crowd of over 2000 people flocking to the course for the club’s...

Big hitting as T20 competition heats up

Some exciting finals are set for the DDCA T20 competition, with action to resume next Tuesday as eight teams battle it out for a...

In-form Hawks ready for Bloods

Hallam Kalora Park has won three games in a row in the Dandenong District Cricket Association (DDCA) Turf 1 competition and will be looking...

Game growth in Gippsland

Gippsland Storm Elite Development Netball Club had another successful season to round out a highly productive 2025. On the back of a successful first half...

Steer starts year with a bang

DROUIN GOLF The first Saturday of the new year saw a Monthly Medal go up for grabs at Drouin Golf and Country Club with Peter...

Successful surge for Storm

Gippsland Storm Elite Development Netball Club came together as one in mid-December to celebrate another hugely successful spring season at the Waverley Netball Centre....

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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

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...

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,...

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Survival against all odds

The tale of Joseph Leslie O’Rourke, a veteran of both World Wars, is one of luck, determination and a will to survive against all...

The marvellous Monty Maizels: a life of film and radio over 102 years

From delivering an iconic line in an Australian classic to working with some of Australia’s greatest radio talent, Monty Maizels has had a life...

A veteran’s tale of 100 years

In 100 years of life, Eddie Ham has travelled from country Victoria to fighting from the air in World War II and back again,...

TAC and Victoria Police launch new road safety campaign

A new campaign launched by the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) and Victoria Police highlights the risks of speeding and drink driving, and the critical...

Bushfire plans for horses are esential

Pets and larger animals such as horses need to be included in farm and household fire planning, to ensure both people and animals are...

Sunburn posing painful threat to Victorian’s health

Records released recently reveal the true scale of Victorians requiring emergency assistance for sunburn every year for the past 20 years, according to government...