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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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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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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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Stop the presses: Harmony Square’s deadly media gallery
A vigil and art installation was held at Harmony Square, Dandenong in solidarity with journalists killed across Palestine and Sudan. The art installation featured more…
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Into the mountains: How a Hallam construction worker conquered 100 miles
At just 26, Hallam runner Ejaz Ahmed completed the Great Southern Endurance Run (GSER) 100-mile (162 kilometres) ultramarathon for the very first time, finishing seventh…
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Bail refused after shop stabbing
A woman who fled from her care home, stole a cleaver from a shopping strip and deeply slashed a woman’s arm has been denied bail.…
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Casey Grammar celebrates outstanding VCE results
After the release of VCE scores on Thursday morning, Casey Grammar in Cranbourne East is celebrating. As 8 per cent of its VCE students attained…
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Panda Mart closes for 72 hours under court injunction
Consumer Affairs Victoria has been granted a court injunction to stop warehouse retail store Panda Mart from trading, after inspectors discovered hundreds of illegal items…
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DV Safe Phone: Connecting victims and survivors to safety and support
Ashton Wood, founder of DV Safe Phone, says the idea behind his mission was first sparked by one simple question — ‘how can I help?’.…
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Sport
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Pakenham’s own in AFLW mix
Pakenham Football Club’s Abby Hobson is well positioned to be selected in next Monday’s AFLW Draft, set to take place at Marvel Stadium. A member…
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Cream rises for Cranbourne
CRANBOURNE BOWLS It was a spirited week of performances from Cranbourne with the club’s top-two teams winning their pennant matches on Saturday while the week…
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Bucks prevail in first encounter
Buckley Ridges stamped its authority over Berwick on Saturday as the reigning premier won the much-anticipated top-of-the-table clash by five wickets at Park Oval. The…
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Perera and Smith light it up
A magnificent century from Pakenham’s Glenn Perera and stunning six-wicket haul from Pakenham Upper/Toomuc’s Bailey Smith were the prominent features of the Casey Cardinia Cricket…
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Valiant Eagles fall short
Parkfield maintained its spot on the Dandenong District Cricket Association (DDCA) Turf 2 ladder after surviving a scare against bottom-placed Cranbourne to win by 11…
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Cobras in dominant mood
Centuries to both Jordan King and Ryan Hughes was about the only thing rain couldn’t stop on day one of round seven of the Casey…
Entertainment
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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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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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Ageless Santa spreads joy over the decades
After 30 years in the jolly Santa suit, Phil Martin says he’s shared the gift of kindness with thousands of children. On 3 December, Martin…
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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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Beloved cricket event returning to Casey Fields
Melbourne Stars Family Day will be returning to Casey fields this December. Cricket lovers will be able to join in on the free event which…
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What’s On
Melbourne Pasifika Festival Annual celebration of Pacific Island dance, live music, arts, crafts, children’s activities, storytelling, and Pasifika-owned food and merchandise stalls. – Saturday 6…
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Empowering women, strengthening families, building peace
At Women’s Federation for World Peace Australia, we believe that real and lasting peace begins in the heart of the family and radiates outward. As…
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Escape to New Zealand
At this time of year Aotearoa New Zealand is bursting with exciting new escapes, unforgettable experiences and fresh culinary delights that make if very worth-while…
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Embrace the opportunity
The op in op shop is short for opportunity – an opportunity to help others by supporting charity shops, and an opportunity to find a…
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FOOT AND LEG PAIN CONNECTION
Pain in the foot, ankle, shin, knee, or hip is often interconnected. These regions work together as part of a kinetic chain, where each joint…
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Reflecting on NAIDOC Week
This NAIDOC Week we celebrate and recognise the history, culture and achievements of First Peoples. Yoorrook and truth telling have given Victorians a powerful opportunity…
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A Positive Take on Downsizing
If you are looking to Downsize and feeling overwhelmed, it is completely understandable. You have most probably lived in the same home for many years,…
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Casey adopts new Local Law after major overhaul
Casey councillors have unanimously adopted the Casey Community Local Law 2025, introducing significant changes to how vehicle repairs, unregistered vehicle storage, and shipping containers at…
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Berwick Village draft plan garners widespread community support
After a community feedback period in June and July 2025, the Casey Council officers provided an update on the Draft Structure Plan for Berwick Village…
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Casey Council endorses new public art policy
The Casey Council has unanimously voted to endorse a new Public Art Policy and revoke the existing Arts Acquisition policy at this month’s council meeting.…
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Kramer Drive overflow carpark approved, locals call it a project “doomed to fail”
Residents of Kramer Drive in Berwick left this month’s Casey Council meeting disappointed, after councillors voted down a recommendation to shelve a proposed overflow carpark…
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Calls to abolish begging laws by South-Eastern Metro MP
Rachel Payne, a South Metropolitan MP, introduced a bill to the Upper House last week that would decriminalise the act of begging. Currently in Victoria,…
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Trains resume on Pakenham line after incident in Berwick
Trains on the Pakenham, Traralgon and Bairnsdale lines are resuming following an earlier emergency services incident at Berwick. Passengers are asked to check station platform…