Pakenham Station wins sustainability award
Pakenham Station has been recognised for its bold design and striking elevated rail bridge as part of the Victorian Premier’s Design Award.
Built as part...
Sporting initiative by young local takes off
Play it Forward Vic was first initiated by 13-year-old Casey local, Charlotte, after a family trip to Fiji in 2024.
With the help of...
Reader’s jolly moments
The holiday spirit is in full swing as the community contributed their best Santa moments, featuring family, friends, and even pets. The submissions...
Community tribute to Bondi terror-attack victims
Despite heavy rain, an emotional vigil brought locals together to remember the victims of last week’s Bondi Beach terror attack in Sydney.
At 6:47 pm,...
Missing toddler rescued by teen heroes
Berwick’s Bethany Copeland and her husband “just lived every parent’s worst nightmare.”
On the morning of December 18, her husband got up early to go...
Life without social media: Young voices speak out
Australia’s ban on social media for anyone under 16 came into effect recently and the road has already proven bumpier than expected.
Hundreds of...
Locals mourn Landcare legend Geoff Lockwood
Landcare lost a titan last week with the passing of Warragul’s Geoff Lockwood, with tributes flowing for his dedication to the local environment.
Mr Lockwood...
Free travel for young Vics
More than one million young Victorians will benefit from free public transport from 1 January with the new youth myki now available to purchase...
Man charged with murder following alleged stabbing
Detectives from the Homicide Squad have charged a man with murder following a fatal stabbing in Clyde on Monday December 22.
A 27-year-old Clyde man...
Berwick man’s Christmas windfall
A Berwick man’s Christmas tree isn’t the only thing sparkling after a call on the job revealed he’d scored a Keno win of more than...
Fatal crash in Lang Lang
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal collision in Lang Lang on December 22.
Emergency services were called to reports a milk truck and...
People in Profile: Publishing her dreams
While most teens are dreaming about the future, Isabella is already living hers, publishing a novel while still in Year 9. Gazette journalist Afraa...
Year in Review: Mother fights for vaccine access after son’s death
The Victorian community was shaken by the sudden death of 16-year-old Levi Syer, who passed away in September from meningococcal B despite emergency medical...
