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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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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,…
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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…
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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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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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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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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…












