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Santa Paws Wins: Aussies spoil pets more than partners this Christmas

04/01/2026

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 go to spoil their furry companions this festive season. Exploring the festive habits of pet parents nationwide, the study of…

Wilson remembered across Gippy region

The Pakenham Football Club mourns the loss of past premiership player and coach Trevor Wilson, who passed away peacefully on Saturday. A decorated footballer, Trevor…

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Back in action at Berwick Jewellers following alleged assault, fear lingers for shop keeper

Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 535904 A local shop owner on Berwick’s High street has reopened his doors to the community after a violent and confronting assault with three…
Back in action at Berwick Jewellers following assault, fear lingers for shop keeper

Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 535904 A local shop owner on Berwick’s High street has reopened his doors to the community after a violent and confronting assault with three…
Q&A with beekeeper Alice Lin

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Titans trump Panthers to jump into second on the ladder

Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 512656 Garfield/Tynong (7/209) gave itself a massive boost by comfortably disposing of Yarragon (122) on day two of round 13 in WDCA Division 2.…
Feedback sought on proposed names

City of Casey is seeking feedback on proposed names for a new Clyde North community centre and a Berwick park. The community centre is currently being built in Sovereign Avenue,…

Shine light in the darkness

May light shine through the darkness for each of us this year. As I reflect on the many meanings of light, I find that there are many positive meanings that…
Clyde Road bridge extension underway in largest construction phase yet

Taking to the skies, the Clyde Road Upgrade has begun lifting bridge beams as crews have commenced the biggest phase of construction on the project. Works began recently with the…
New treatment options for anaphylaxis

Two new emergency treatment options will become available in Victorian schools to support students at risk of anaphylaxis. Education Minister Ben Carroll announced the two new services will soon become…
A glimpse back through the archives

50 years to 1976 The clock was turned back more than 100 years at the Police Paddocks in Rowville when, as a salute to the state’s pioneer police, a Memorial…
Once in a lifetime trip for local wildlife conversationist students

Berwick’s Chloe Oldham, a wildlife enthusiast and conservationist, just got back from a once in a lifetime trip that might prove critical for her future endeavours. Landing back in Melbourne…

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