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Hindu temple seeks permit in Pakenham

A Hindu temple established in Pakenham is looking to remain in the factory facility it currently occupies, despite religious groups having difficulty being permitted...

Lang Lang Rodeo drops alcohol in bid to be more family-friendly

This year’s iconic Lang Lang Rodeo will run as a family-focused event without a bar, with organisers claiming regulations made it too difficult and...

Two-year-old heart warrior now in palliative care as family focuses on final memories

A two-year-old boy who survived cardiac arrest, life support and two open-heart surgeries is now in palliative care after an aggressive liver cancer left...

Urgent care now provided in Pakenham

Australia can be a ‘trusted partner’ to prevent drownings in India, local expert says

Curfews spark a run on ‘cat runs’

Celebrate International Women’s Day at Cardinia Cultural Centre

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Breakfast a piece of toast

**PAKENHAM’s Les Jones, a great man in every sense, is feeling a little ripped off after a recent breakfast purchase while volunteering in the...

Pink, Patel and Pakenham

BLAIR: Welcome back to another week of Let’s Talk Sport as we look ahead to upcoming cricket finals and footy will also be here...

Mouthwatering match-ups set for first week of DDCA finals

There are many small moments within a game of cricket which can completely change the course of the match, and these moments are now...

Top spot still up for grabs

B GRADE The battle for the number-one ranking in CCCA B Grade will be decided on the final day of the season after an intriguing...

Panthers at a crossroads

The relegation battle will come down to the wire on the last day of the season as Devon Meadows has plenty of work to...

Hope is enough for Bucks

Much like the Dandenong District Cricket Association’s (DDCA) Turf 1 competition, Springvale South and Buckley Ridges will battle it out this weekend at Alex...

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What’s On

Cardinia Primary School Fete Cardinia Primary School will be running a fete March. The day will include stalls, face painting, reptile displays, BBQs, food vans and...

Pride of Holden roars on

Brett Crawley is a proud member of Holden’s loyal legion displaying their prize classic cars in Dandenong next month. The Narre Warren North collector, who...

Galloping into a New Year with style

Under a blazing blue sky, thousands of revellers celebrated the Year of the Horse at the annual Springvale Lunar New Year festival. More than 80...

Melbourne set to take on North Melbourne in Casey Fields practice match

Local AFL fanatics are in for a treat, as Casey Fields will take centre stage when Melbourne takes on North Melbourne in a practice...

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....

In Business

Bright beginning for newest learners

Laughter, excitement and a touch of nervousness filled the air as St Paul’s Anglican Grammar School’s newest students began their primary school journey. The...

Experience the magic of working dogs

The Berwick Show proudly welcomes Jack Briscoe and his extraordinary team of working dogs! Watch in awe as Jack demonstrates their skill, agility, and...

Showtime this weekend

Anticipation is mounting across the South East as the much-loved Berwick Show prepares to return to Akoonah Park this weekend, promising a full day...

A uniting role

For 177 years, the Berwick Show has been a significant part of our local history and continues to play an important role in bringing...

Back-to-back champion cracks the whip at Berwick Show

When Emiliqua East began cracking a whip at six years old, it was simply a childhood challenge; a $50 red hide yard whip bought...

Message from the Mayor

The Berwick Show is one of the highlights of the City of Casey’s annual calendar, and I’m delighted to celebrate the return of this...

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Cause of son’s death revealed

After two months of waiting, a grieving Pakenham mother has received the death certificate confirming the cause of her adopted son’s death. The document confirms...

Heroes wearing a pink halo

The Pakenham Cricket Club Pink Ladies Day has again sprung to life - this time on the last day of summer - with the...

Aspiring Pakenham Golf Club receives state grant, despite no certainty of course’s future

Pakenham Golf Club, a new organisation looking to take over the still undetermined golf course, has received a state government grant despite no certainty...

Super councils? Ex-mayors weigh in on renewed merger question

Discussion has emerged around amalgamating local government into super councils, with proponents citing the ongoing strain of cost-shifting, while a former local mayor argues...

Cardinia Fun Run raises $21k

The 2026 Cardinia Fun Run/Walk concluded successfully on Sunday, 1 March, at Deep Creek Reserve, drawing strong community participation and raising significant funds. A total...

Family devastated by house fire, beloved pets in intensive care

A devastating fire has left a Pakenham family without a home and hoping their two beloved pets pull through after being caught in the...

Super councils? Ex-mayor says South East should avoid renewed merger question

Discussion has emerged around amalgamating local government into super councils, with proponents citing the ongoing strain of cost-shifting, while a former local mayor argues...

A rodeo with no beer

Slim Dusty built a career on a musical lament about a pub with no beer. His signature tune is based on the true story of...

Fountain Gate police patrols extended

Police patrols at Fountain Gate have been extended until the end of this year, the State Government has announced. From December, police and PSOs in...

Fits the bill: $1.4 million in debt relief at Springvale

The relief was palpable, as hundreds were unshackled of $1.4 million of debts and bill stresses at a record-breaking Bring Your Bills event at...

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