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30/01/2026

Some talents shine brightest when given room to grow and Soumil Aggarwal is proof. From a simple school project, he’s crafted a film that’s capturing attention across Victoria. Gazette journalist Afraa Kori reports. Beaconhills College graduate Soumil Aggarwal has earned two prestigious awards for his…

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

Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 520714 What inspired you to start beekeeping, and how long have you been doing it? I’ve only been learning beekeeping for a few months.…
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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Back in action at Berwick Jewellers following alleged assault, fear lingers for shop keeper

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

Q&A with beekeeper Alice Lin

Titans trump Panthers to jump into second on the ladder

Feedback sought on proposed names

Shine light in the darkness

Clyde Road bridge extension underway in largest construction phase yet

New treatment options for anaphylaxis

A glimpse back through the archives

Once in a lifetime trip for local wildlife conversationist students