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...
On the Land: Young farmer out of school and staying on the land
While many students anxiously awaited their VCE results last week as they begin to make their first uncertain steps into adulthood, 18-year-old Bonnie Ross...
Christmas spirit at Lakeside
Lakeside Pakenham was full of Christmas spirit over the weekend.
The Lakeside Residents Group held its annual Family Christmas Party on Saturday 13 December.
The family-friendly...
DV Safe Phones: connecting victims and survivors to safety and support
According to founder Ashton Wood, the idea behind his organisation, DV Safe Phone, was first sparked by one simple question — ‘how can...
Puffing Billy celebrates 125 years
The Dandenong Ranges’ nationally iconic Puffing Billy Railway has marked 125 years of choo-choo through the hills.
Starting as a working line and now a...
Festive fun for kids
Emerald Library is spreading festive cheer these school holidays with a range of free programs designed to keep young people entertained, engaged and creative.
A...
2025 In Review – Great Goon overcome Gulls
The pressure release valve is working overtime at Nar Nar Goon after the champion team of 2025 capitalised on an undefeated season with a...
