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Altercation on Monash Freeway prompts police investigation
Victoria Police is investigating a collision that occurred on 3 January on the Monash Freeway between Hallam and Narre Warren. Officers responded to reports following…
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From adversity to impact: Cranbourne West local wins Chisholm Educator of the Year
From refugee to award-winning educator, a Cranbourne West local has been named Chisholm’s Educator of the Year for 2025 — a powerful recognition of a…
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A century of life, love, and resilience
Cranbourne East resident Dorothy Jones lives a century of life, love, and resilience. Residing in Langford Grange, she celebrated her 100-year-old milestone with her family…
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Lonely fight with violence
A South East woman, a victim of family violence, is determined to tell her story. The single mother has been worried that her little boy…
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A man and his scooter: Arthur Ford single-handedly raises $26k for veterans
A man and his electric scooter are all it takes to support Lilydale’s veteran community. Arthur Ford, now in his eighties, knows just how important…
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Santa Paws Wins: Aussies spoil pets more than partners this Christmas
Almost one in three Aussie pet parents will splurge more on squeaky toys than sweethearts as new GREENIES research reveals the extraordinary lengths Aussies will…
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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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VCAT review dismissed after Kingston ‘mistake’
Kingston Council’s push for a VCAT review of a controversial 900-plus housing project at the former Kingswood Golf Course has been dismissed after a ‘clerical…
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Saved from the Streets
Retired gang members Mar and Moses Riek know firsthand how trapped life on the streets can feel, where escape seems impossible. In a heartfelt conversation…
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The write turn
A late start hasn’t slowed William Porter, who swapped corporate life for creative storytelling and hasn’t looked back since. Now 75, he continues to embrace…
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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…
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Providing local gives honesty
Along the busy Gembrook-Belgrave Road sits a quiet, but very productive, destination for local goods. Mapleridge Local Produce has been a central spot for residents…












