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  • Nurse who never surrenders

    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…

  • Rooted in community

    Rooted in community

    Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth. In Pakenham and across Australia, Rabby Lutfur lives by this principle,…

  • A century of optimism

    A century of optimism

    He is a century old, but you wouldn’t notice it; he is as sharp as ever. Garfield’s Harry van den Broek is old enough to…

  • Choosing the Sunny path

    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…

  • The Indian Mate

    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…

  • Geoff’s surprise honour

    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…

  • Division into dialogue

    Division into dialogue

    When rising tensions forced Danyal Diallo to delay his youth outreach event, he saw it not as a defeat but as a reminder of why…

  • Lost, now found

    Lost, now found

    Pastor Lee’s journey to ministry was never straightforward. It began with despair, addiction, prison, and a tragic death that changed the course of his life.…

  • Western Port needs a secured future

    Western Port needs a secured future

    Western Port is one of the most unique ecosystems in the world; it is home to a variety of fauna and flora like mangroves and…

  • Seeds of change planted

    Seeds of change planted

    What started as a simple idea to beautify a reserve has grown into a community movement to restore habitat and inspire future generations. Gazette journalist…

  • Be a Green Leader

    Be a Green Leader

    A grassroots push for greener living is taking root in Casey, where residents recently joined a hands-on composting session to learn how small changes at…

  • A secret landcare sanctuary

    A secret landcare sanctuary

    One property in Nar Nar Goon North is a secret sanctuary humming with native wildlife. Bessie Creek Landcare’s Geoff Leed has developed his land into…

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