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Helmeted Honeyeaters Return to Cardinia after 40 Years
Helmeted Honeyeaters return to Cardinia for the first time since Ash Wednesday bushfires. Gazette journalist Afraa Kori reports it’s a dream come true for the…
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Succession planning saves farms
Are you a farmer wondering how to pass the baton to the next generation? Across Gippsland, farmers are gathering at practical forums to learn about…
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Gardeners fight weeds together
Weeds are more than just a backyard nuisance—they threaten native ecosystems, agriculture, water catchments, natural landscapes, recreational activities, human health, and the economy. Reducing their…
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Legacy of conservation
A Garfield couple has recently secured permanent protection for their property under a conservation covenant, ensuring its preservation for generations to come. Gazette journalist Afraa…
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Nurturing heritage
For over 30 years, the Weston family has been cultivating premium Hereford cattle in first Pakenham and now Tynong. Started originally by Paul Weston and…
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Bees need our help
For Lazlo Kun, the greatest frustration is when people fail to understand the real value of bees and why urgent action is needed. Gazette journalist…
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Australia leads chemical-free golf
PRECEDE: The collaboration between professional golfer and coach Garth Cusick and renowned academic, plant pathologist, and soil microbiologist Dr. Mary Cole may seem unusual, but…
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Akoonah Park Men’s Shed celebrates another busy year
The Akoonah Park Men’s Shed can do many great things, but if there is one thing they do especially well, it is throwing a Christmas…
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Sunburn posing painful threat to Victorians’ health
Records released on 16 December reveal the true scale of Victorians requiring emergency assistance for sunburn every year for the past 20 years, according to…
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Sport
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Timely break at Cranbourne
CRANBOURNE BOWLS On a very overcast day with some early showers, Cranbourne weekend teams headed to the battlegrounds of lawn bowls. Cranbourne 1 Div 1…
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Carson bends it like Beckham as Panthers outplay Cougars
The number-three ground at the Clyde Recreation Reserve became the focus of CCCA Lower Grades on Saturday with David Carson and Sam Beckham both scoring…
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Home is where the heart is
CRANBOURNE BOWLS Home ground advantage counted for heaps on Saturday with Cranbourne’s pennant teams winning both games at home on a warm day where the…
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Building Storm hits Officer
Melbourne Storm’s connection with the local community continued to grow on Saturday with Victoria’s NRL heroes heading to Comely Banks Recreation Reserve in Officer for…
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Home is where the heart is
CRANBOURNE BOWLS Home ground advantage counted for heaps on Saturday with Cranbourne’s pennant teams winning both games at home on a warm day where the…
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Tough as teak Taramansour
A strong belief in his own intuition has been vindicated for local trainer Phillip Stokes after Taramansour scored a commanding victory in the $300,000 Listed…
Entertainment
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Friends of Wilson Botanic Park Berwick celebrate Annual General Meeting
The Friends of Wilson Botanic Park Berwick (FOWBPB) held its Annual General meeting last Sunday on 7 December. The FOWBPB committee aims to safeguard the…
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The workforce behind our festive fever
This festive season, a Hallam factory is feverishly filling thousands of Christmas stockings that will be sitting under lounge-room trees across the country. Waverley Social…
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VAAN awards remarkable achievers
The Victorian Afghan Associations Network successfully celebrated great female talents and role models in the Hazara and Afghan communities. Eight females were chosen to be…
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What’s On
Casey City Church Carols Live performances, community carols, visit from Santa, food trucks, rides and fireworks finale. Bring a chair and pack a picnic. –…
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What’s On
Santa photos Santa and his cheerful elf are stopping by the park. Bring your camera to snap your own special photos. – Thursday, 11 December…
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Christmas charities to the fore
Christmas is a time for compassion and generosity, with local organisations are prepared to do more than ever. South East Community Links (SECL) is spreading…
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Parents Change of Preference Advice
Missed their ATAR? A parent’s guide to VTAC Change of Preference The end of Year 12 brings a whole array of mixed feelings for you…
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Exceptional Care, Every Day – Enrolments Now Open for 2026
Every family deserves a village, a place where they are understood, supported, and surrounded by people who genuinely care. At Aspire Early Education & Kindergarten,…
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Labor commits to universal childcare
On 11 December 2024, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced that a re-elected Albanese Labor Government will take the first steps toward building a universal early…
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Compassionate Dementia Care Approach
Belvedere Aged Care, Noble Park is dedicated to providing a nurturing and supportive environment for older adults living with dementia. Our person-centered care approach ensures…
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Healthy Holidays: Strategies for Eating Well and Staying Hydrated
The holiday season is a time of joy, celebration, and indulgence. However, it can also present challenges to maintaining a healthy diet and staying hydrated.…
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Always about community and kindness
While Casey Grammar School has evolved and grown significantly in the past 30 years, the very best things about the school remain the same Casey…
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If we can say ‘Happy Diwali’, why can’t we say ‘Merry Christmas’?
Every year around this time, Australia enters the same strange debate: Should we stop saying “Merry Christmas” so we do not offend anyone? This week,…
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Between the flags: new-arrivals get tips on water-safety
More than 120 newly arrived migrant and refugee mums and children from Melbourne’s South East recently took part in Water Safety Day at the Black…
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Social cohesion workshops begin
Social cohesion workshop registrations are open for residents in the South East. It comes after various Afghan-Australian and Hazara communities clashed over a proposed renaming…
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Parking agreement for Casey Complex
The City of Casey has negotiated an agreement with Monash Health to improve access to parking in the busy Casey Complex precinct. The opening of…
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Thompsons Berwick-Cranbourne Road intersection closure
Berwick-Cranbourne Road and Thompsons Road Intersection Upgrade crews will close the intersection in early 2026 to begin the next stage of major works. From 7pm…
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Residents of outer Melbourne rally to donate blood amid Bondi Beach attack
Residents from Casey, Cardinia and Dandenong are travelling far and wide across Melbourne to donate blood following calls for more donations for those critically injured…