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Trespasser causes commuter delays

There were major delays on the Pakenham and Cranbourne train lines this morning - Friday 19 April - following a reported trespasser. There would be...

Carving the wombats and abstract

If you have passed through Army Road in the last month you may have noticed an interesting sculpture appear on one of the paddocks. This...

Godfreys departs Pakenham

Godfreys has said goodbye to Pakenham with the store being one of the first go in a staggered closure that will see the almost...

About town

Liam Bertrand’s inspirational journey

Liam Bertrand remembers it clearly. A kick in the guts, but one which was a long time coming. Ahead of the 2022 finals series, the reserves...

Bunyip to face Pakenham with winning form behind it

A hattrick to Declan Pepping has helped Bunyip navigate its way to a high-scoring 6-5 victory over Barton on Saturday in the Football Victoria...

Newcomers make their presence felt in A Grade netball

Emerald’s first contest in Outer East Football Netball’s A-Grade netball competition has sent a shock through the remainder of the division, thrashing 2022 premiers...

Third-quarter blitz lifts Eagles

Beaconsfield is one of three teams that remain undefeated in Eastern Division One football after the Eagles scored a seven-point victory over North Ringwood...

Second quarter blues detrimental for Roos

A second quarter to forget was costly for Officer in its opening hit out of the Outer East Football Netball season, going down to...

Gippy start season strongly

Gun Gippsland Power draft prospect Ash Centra has put up ridiculous numbers in Gippsland Power’s first-up win against Murray. It was total domination for the...

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...

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...

Piggy in the middle

With the cost of living increasing, now is a better time than ever to teach children about the importance of saving money effectively. With...

Smokey conditions as burns ramp up

Residents should expect lingering smoke from planned burns this weekend and into next week as wind conditions will likely prevent smoke from dispersing, CFA...

Active advocate for community health

PRECEDE: A body’s health is dependent on all parts working in harmony - from the heart beating blood around the body to the brain...

Conserving the rare oinks

When one thinks of endangered species, breeds of pigs are not usually the first to come to mind, both for their presumed abundance and...

Ensure safe roundabout on KWR Road

The approaches to the three new roundabouts on Healesville-Kooweerup Road at Hall and Ballarto roads and south of Deep Creek represent a simple, but...

Big surprise for young scavengers

Teddy bears of all colours, shapes and sizes enjoyed a day out at the Old Cheese Factory in Berwick last week. As part of the...

Bespoke Cockatoo house goes on the market

Despite years of being left to the elements, one of Cockatoo’s most unique properties is back on the market and is looking to fetch...

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Trespasser causes commuter delays

There were major delays on the Pakenham and Cranbourne train lines this morning - Friday 19 April - following a reported trespasser. There would be...