News
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Choosing the Sunny path
Officer’s Sunny Duggal rarely has time to himself between meetings and being on the road, but it’s all for a good cause. His 25 years…
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Geoff’s surprise honour
For Pakenham’s Geoff Young, keeping busy helping the community is just a fact of life with no thought of any accolades or recognition. That all…
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The veteran hero next door
From a humble wheat farm to the skies of World War II, 100-year-old Matthew Moore’s life is a testament to resilience, service, and simple values…
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The Indian Mate
For Australians from diverse backgrounds, life is a constant adaptation with the national culture alongside the preservation of one’s home values. For Indian-born local Divesh…
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Bunyip’s local cop makes a change
He has seen his fair share of danger on the street for almost 40 years, but Bunyip’s local cop Danny Hower has hardly let it…
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Rising from Rock Bottom
Homelessness is often seen as the final chapter in a person’s story. Yet, for Trevor Brown, it became the driving force that helped him overcome…
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Leading Living Learning
Living Learning Pakenham has welcomed their brand-new CEO, Audra Fenton, who is excited to take the reins of the organisation and develop new ideas to…
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CEO’s last day
After many years in local government, Cardinia CEO Carol Jeffs is departing the shire after almost seven years. Having worked from deep in the country…
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Nurse who never surrenders
For 40 years, Sally has been the heart of Berwick’s hospital — a nurse, leader, and problem-solver whose care has touched generations. “Always stay positive…
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Native oasis to make first public opening
A new, expertly crafted garden full of natives in full bloom this spring is opening to the public for the very first time. Once the…
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Capturing life in motion
Every day brings Walter Berger to a new place, a new challenge, and a story waiting to be told. Gazette journalist Afraa Kori explores the…
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Finding belonging in a hive
In a quiet backyard in Berwick, a new immigrant has found an unexpected way to connect with her community — one buzzing hive at a…












