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A second home in Berwick

Brentwood Park Neighbourhood House and Community Centre opened its doors to the community as part of an open day on Saturday 20 April, welcoming...

Connecting to Casey-Cardinia’s heritage

Local groups from across Casey and Cardinia united on Sunday 21 April to shine a light on the regions' shared stories and history, as...

Giving back to Bunyip

The Bunyip and District Community Bank has given back to the local community, presenting $77,000 in grants and sponsorship as part of its Community...

Music, mud and Munkara

MARCUS: Well boys, it’s getting cold outside, and that can only mean one thing – footy is taking over! We’ll kick off as we...

SEJ season kicks off in style

There was a little bit of everything in South East Juniors (SEJ) with some tight games being played and some big scores being kicked...

Eagles face huge challenge against the Dingoes

Cranbourne face a huge test this Saturday against Dingley as it looks to take its season off the canvas after a 0-3 start. There was...

Rivals to lock horns in monsterous weekend of Outer East

A grand final rematch and two sets of old foes going head to head for the first time since 2022 – Outer East Football...

Bunyip too good for Pakenham

Bunyip has started to generate momentum into its season in the Men’s State League 5 South season, backing up its 6-5 thriller with a...

Balanced Beacy goes bang

Beaconsfield has set up a mouth-watering visit to South Belgrave on Saturday night for the ‘Rik Crook Cup’ after the Eagles demolished Mooroolbark by...

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...

Headmasters of rock ‘n’ roll

The click, pop and hum of a PA system starting up is soon joined by the sound of guitars tuning, drumbeats and scales on...

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...

Treat hospitality staff with respect

Summer can be a great time for dining out, but it can be a hetic and difficult time for those working in kitchens and...

Spooktacular time at Cardinia Lakes Shopping Centre

Get ready for a spooktacular time at the upcoming Halloween event at Cardinia Lakes Shopping Centre on 31 October. Between 5pm and 8pm they’re pulling...

Crowds flock to Yakkerboo fun

Pakenham locals and visitors were treated to a weekend of town celebrations at the annual Yakkerboo Festival. Held over two days, Saturday 20 and Sunday...

Thousands of chickens perish

About 20,000 chickens were killed in a shed fire at a property on Bald Hill Road in Nar Nar Goon in the early hours...

New beginnings for the Friends

The Friends of Wilson Botanic Park will be turning a new leaf on Wednesday 24 April, when the community group’s members will gather at...

Support group meets for Parkinson’s Month

Pakenham Parkinson's Support Group has gathered this month to mark Parkinson’s Awareness Month with a call out to see more people involved in helping...

VESEP grants open

Minister for Emergency Services Jaclyn Symes recently announced the opening of applications for this year’s $15 million Victorian Emergency Services Equipment Program (VESEP). VESEP is...

Julie Simons makes the Top 50

Agriculture Victoria’s director Biosecurity Strategy, Preparedness and Coordination Dr Julie Simons was recognised as one of Victoria’s Top 50 Public Sector Women....

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Music, mud and Munkara

MARCUS: Well boys, it’s getting cold outside, and that can only mean one thing – footy is taking over! We’ll kick off as we...