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Pakenham History: Yakkerboo stands the test of time

It fills Ray Canobie with pride that an event he devised as deputy shire secretary in the mid-1970s as a means to engender civic...

Fourth attack in weeks rocks Heritage Church

Still reeling from earlier vandalism and attempted break-ins, Lang Lang’s St John’s Anglican Church has been hit for a fourth time, despite increased patrols. The...

Men’s Shed awards wombat warrior for special collaboration

Akoonah Park Men’s Shed gave a unique honour last week to a woman who has dedicated many years to wildlife conservation, collaborating with the...

Cars shine in Lang Lang

Yakkerboo ready for 50th year

Wedding expo excites once again

Government to sell over 1000 hectares of HMAS Cerberus’ vacant land and golf course

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Sport

Champs, chats and chokes

DAVE: Good morning boys, what a massive week of sport; we’ve a had a Pro-Am series through West Gippsland, the Woolamai Cup was on,...

Wells to lead next-gen Crows

Jason Wells may bleed red, but he also bleeds gold and navy blue. The legendary Longwarry forward is known for kicking over 1000 goals on...

Warriors reach top flight

The Pakenham Warriors are standing tall as both Youth League outfits punched their tickets to the State Championship Division for 2026 at the Big...

Gulls thrive under pressure

Pressure brings out the best…or worst in people. And in a high-stakes environment between the two heavyweights of the Casey Cardinia Cricket Association (CCCA) Premier...

Cougars on finals prowl

For the first time in six seasons, Clyde is on the brink of finals. The Cougars charged to a massive statement win over Upper Beaconsfield...

Hiroke Goke turns Cougars around – that’s what it’s all about!

PREMIER FIRSTS Pakenham Pumas Premier 2 Firsts produced a thrilling late surge to edge past Berwick City Cougars 5-3 on Saturday, in a contest that...

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Entertainment

Celebrating a good harvest

Basking in sunshine, about 200 celebrated a Pongal harvest festival in Harmony Square, Dandenong on Sunday 18 January. Victorian Tamil Cultural Association staged the...

Bunjil Place set to hosts vibrant Open Space festival this summer

Open Space will be taking over Bunjil Place this summer, with a packed lineup and events to keep you busy during the summer holidays....

What’s On

The Lang Lang Show 'n' Shine The Lang Lang Show 'n' Shine plus Swap Meet is back this February. Run by the Rotary Club of Kooweerup/Lang...

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...

In Business

Slow down around schools

With Victorian students returning to school for Term 1 of 2026, police are reminding motorists to slow down and take extra precaution around school...

Teaching children about teamwork

In today’s interconnected and rapidly changing world, teamwork has become an essential skill that children need to learn from an early age. Teaching children...

Many cultures, one community

At St Patrick’s, we are lucky to have an amazing group of students that come from many varied cultural backgrounds. We are a community of...

Welcome new principal Julie Banda

St Francis Xavier College is delighted to announce and welcome Ms Julie Banda as its new Principal, officially commencing her role on 27 January...

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,...

Your voice, your needs: National Parkinson’s survey

People living with Parkinson’s and their families and carers can help shape future medical and allied health care through a national survey. Organisers are keen...

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Council refuse demolition of near century-old Pakenham home

Cardinia Shire Council has blocked the demolition of an almost century-old house on Main Street, as proposals on heritage sites in the heart of...

Birthday turns tragic for teen

At just 15, Kaiden was living the kind of life most teenagers dream of. He attended Kooweerup High School, spent weekends riding his dirt...

Bushfire register creates summer headache for schools

Local families in Cardinia and the Yarra Ranges were both confused and upset by sudden school closures on Tuesday 3 and Wednesday 4 February. A...

Super Bowl fever hits

Locals kicked back for Monday’s Super Bowl, flocking to the Railway Hotel in Pakenham and The Central Hotel Beaconsfield for an evening of unlimited...

Yakkerboo still unites the community 40 years on

PRECEDE Former Shire of Pakenham CEO Ray Canobie came up with the concept of the Yakkerboo Festival more than four decades ago. This edited extract...

Jason Wood defends Ley after historic low polling, says reunited Coalition must now focus as opposition

La Trobe MP Jason Wood hopes the latest renewal of the Coalition will finally put turmoil in Australian conservatism to bed and provide a...

Two men charged as part of investigation into Doveton non-fatal shooting of Pakenham man

Detectives from the Armed Crime Squad have charged two men as part of an ongoing investigation into a non-fatal shooting in Doveton last year. Emergency...

Opposition inquiry call rejected after peak-hour train disruption

The State Opposition has called for a formal inquiry into Tuesday 3 February rail network disruption, where peak-hour disruption left thousands of Cranbourne and...

Call for CFA volunteers submissions Bush Fire Parliamentary Inquiry

Firefighters and their communities have welcomed the establishment of a Parliamentary Inquiry into the 2026 summer fires, passed by the Victorian Legislative Council....

Keep Cardinia tidy this Clean Up Australia Day

To help keep Cardinia Shire clean, green and litter‑free, Cardinia Shire Council is encouraging the community to take part in Clean Up Australia Day...

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