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Let there be rock

Tucked away in Pakenham you can find a troupe of locals who are simply wishing to rock and roll. This band of four have...

An alternative for farmers after Pakenham

With cattle sales gone from Pakenham, one new business is carving out their own small space within the significant vacuum it left for local...

Tributes to South East’s ‘fierce advocate’

Known aa a “tireless advocate” and “stalwart” of conservative values, former State MP Inga Peulich has died at the age of 67. Her closest friends...

From Berwick to the ‘Lion of Athens’

The ‘Lion of Athens’ first roared to life 128 years ago. Well over a century since Edwin Flack became Australia’s first Olympic Games gold medallist,...

Emerging youngsters announce themselves

Vic Country took out the Under 16 Boys National Championships on the Gold Coast capping off a fine carnival of development for a host...

Horton, Hockey and Heroes

MARCUS: Alright boys, it’s the event that gets the green and gold blood pumping through our veins. We don’t get it very often, but...

Run, Brookers, run

If the first week of the Outer East Football Netball split round 14 was about keeping finals dreams alive for some teams, the second...

Magical month of madness begins

Funny things can happen in football…we all know that; but ladder-leader Cora Lynn is conceivably just one important win away from securing a top-two...

Record hauls make McKeon our greatest Olympian of all time

Swimmer Emma McKeon can quite rightly lay claim to being Australia’s greatest Olympian of all time. McKeon has won 11 medals - five gold, two...

Creatures great and small

Horses and ponies, the great and small, were on show at the 21st annual Scottish Heritage Day at Dandenong Showgrounds on Sunday 26 May. Minnie,...

Changing the perception of insects through quilting

Menzies Creek crafter Bree Thomas has been an “artsy” person for as long as she can remember. Growing up she watched her mother knit, crochet...

Decades of work on display

The hills are full of artists and creative, but there is few living today with such a pedigree as Gembrook local John Krzywokulski. The...

Snapshots of an alien time

A Covid lockdown family project unlocked a poignant ‘Rocketgirl’ adventure for Andrew Rovenko and his 4-year-old daughter Mia. Craft was one of the family’s most...

Spotlight on shelter’s unpopular pack

A ‘pity party’ is being held for a Keysborough animal shelter’s senior residents who have been in long wait for a new home. Australian Animal...

Playing for laughs – and heckles

Tom Gleeson will be bringing his comedic talents to Narre Warren for a first-time performance at Bunjil Place on Thursday 7 December. His new...

St Paul’s students exemplify excellence in equestrian

The St Paul’s Anglican Grammar School Equestrian team has had a busy and successful year, finishing in 11th place out of 164 schools at...

Discover Your Dream: 60-Acre Hobby Farm Awaits

Situated just 15 minutes from Bairnsdale is 1735 Bengworden Road, Bengworden. This 60 acre hobby farm is extremely well set up to be self-sufficient...

Celebrating all things Holland

The upcoming Holland Festival, organised by the Rotary Club of Casey, will take place entirely indoors at Caribbean Gardens in Scoresby, spanning 7000sqm under...

Why attend a school open day?

March is often the month when many secondary schools roll out the welcome mat for prospective students and their parents. Open days are essentially...

Beacon of hope

In an era where mental health struggles and disabilities often go unnoticed, Seachange Care Support Services stands as a beacon of hope and assistance....

Empowering you for a brighter future

Empowering you for a brighter future. Youth Jobs Now offers pre-employment training and work experience through The Bridge Employment for people aged 16 to 24...

Cr Ryan to run for third term

Councillor Carol Ryan will be looking to achieve her third term on Cardinia Shire Council, announcing she will be running for re-election this October. The...

Eight teens arrested in Officer

Police, including Operation Trinity units, have arrested eight teenagers after the pursuit of an allegedly stolen vehicle which ended in Officer. Police caught sight of...

’Nightmare’ roadworks slow down business

For Pakenham residents, the talk about how to get around town quickly and easily has reached fever point with the recent closure of McGregor...

Locals remember legendary coach James Dore

Locals are remembering football player and coach James Thomas Dore (1948-2024), a legendary leader respected across the football world and mentor for many from...

A life dedicated to local sport

Raymond John ’Ashes’ O’Connor 1 July 1945 - 9 July 2024 The name of ’Ashes’ O’Connor has been a key part of the Pakenham Football Club...

AFL legend visits Beaconsfield

Footy royalty graced the Pink Hill Hotel in Beaconsfield last Friday, with Geelong and Gold Coast great Gary Ablett Jr visiting for a special...

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Let there be rock

Tucked away in Pakenham you can find a troupe of locals who are simply wishing to rock and roll. This band of four have...