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Mixed views on machete ban
“It’s not the weapon — it’s the system.” That’s the resounding message from Cardinia and Casey residents following Premier Jacinta Allan’s fast-tracked machete ban, introduced…
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Filmmaker’s big national debut
Award-winning Pakenham filmmaker Glenn Triggs will release his film Ancestry Road in cinemas across Australia on June 5. Produced by Radioactive Pictures, the heartfelt family…
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Levy freeze ‘not real relief’
While farmers across Cardinia Shire, Hills and Casey will avoid a controversial emergency services levy increase for one year, it’s not the “relief” that will…
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Australia Post expands grants program amid falling charity donations
Berwick’s Buddhist Vihara Victoria has been awarded a People of Post grant to support its “Light up Minds“ workshop, a vital program offering mental health…
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Speed bumps without warning
Beaconsfield residents are slamming Cardinia Shire Council and VicRoads over unmarked speed humps recently installed along Fieldstone Boulevard, which remained unpainted for an extended period…
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Help end wildlife roadstrike
Wildlife rescuers are calling upon councils, alongside local MPs, in proposing to implement the following actions to the Department of Transport and Planning (DTP), as…
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Burned by broken system
Upper Beaconsfield business owner Aaron Lafranchi has launched a petition demanding fair payment and better protections for subcontractors working on government-funded projects. He’s part of…
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Call to fix disconnect
Over the past two decades, Australians’ trust in democracy has been in “freefall“. While trust in local councils has always remained higher than in the…
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Victorian girls gallop to national championship
Five young Haileybury College students have been selected to represent Victoria on the national stage after winning big in the Petstock Interschool State Championships, an…
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Sport
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Mixed results for Cannons
It was a mixed weekend for Casey Cannons Hockey Club as the club secured three wins out of seven matches against some tough opposition. The…
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Deja vu for Hallam
Hallam has strengthened its case as the best side in Southern Division 4 football with a 23.18(156) to 1.4(10) disposal of Narre South Saints. The…
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Catani collapse at Nilma
The finals race in the Ellinbank District Football League is beginning to shape itself. The top-six sides have created a two-game gap between the sides…
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Eagles on the board in ’25
Cranbourne secured its first win of the 2025 season in the Southern Division 1 competition after defeating Port Melbourne by eight points. It has been…
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Titans struck down again
Lyndhurst had accomplished yet another unpredictable victory holding off South Mornington 10.7(67) to 7.12(54) in Southern Division 3. Seven goals to one in the first…
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Gippsland, Dandenong fight hard
Gippsland’s boys grinded out a hard-fought 9.9 63 to 9.3 57 victory over GWV Rebels at Windy Hill on Sunday. From late in the first…
Entertainment
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Casey’s top citizen leads on stroke awareness
Antonia “Toni” Arfaras has spent over three decades changing lives across the City of Casey — but this year, her efforts have been officially recognised.…
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“It would’ve killed me outright” – Freak accident survivor honoured with 2025 Casey Equity and Inclusion Award
For more than three decades, Narre Warren resident, Ren Tumath, has been quietly, but significantly, reshaping the way the City of Casey includes the queer…
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Unbridled joy reigns at Paul Wade Cup
More than 160 young soccer players vied for the fifth annual Paul Wade Cup at St John’s Regional College, Dandenong on Monday 5 May. St…
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MPs reveal their families’ journeys
South-East MPs have shared stories on their migrant families’ journeys to Australia and their sense of identity. Holt MP Cassandra Fernando and state upper house…
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Food charity stays open in January
Dandenong charity Cornerstone Contact Centre has received a helping hand to keep its doors open in January. After the Christmas cheer, hampers and lunches, many…
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Sowing a passion for the garden
Twelve years ago, Bryan Hunter was given a ‘blank cheque’ to lead Athol Road Primary School’s environmental studies program. Since then, he and his students…
In Business – Sponsored
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Cardinia Business Breakfast: A Morning of Insight and Inspiration
Wednesday morning’s Cardinia Business Breakfast was a resounding success, bringing together over 130 local businesspeople for a morning of connection, collaboration, and forward-thinking discussions. The…
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Art with Purpose: Pakenham Leading from the Heart
Last week, I had the privilege of walking through the heart of Pakenham with the Leader of the Opposition, Brad Battin. From small businesses to…
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Volunteer at The Bridge
At The Bridge, our purpose is to empower lives and inspire futures by providing holistic support to people with disabilities. We are always looking for…
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Celebrating 50 Years of Volunteer-Powered Education
This National Volunteer Week, Community College Gippsland (CCG) proudly celebrates 50 years of volunteer-driven education and community impact. In 1975, a passionate group of teachers…
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A new local favourite: Patties Food Group opens new shopfront in Pakenham
Patties Food Group has always prioritised people and its community first, from local school fundraisers to sporting club sponsorships to great value, nutritious meals for…
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Celebrating Inclusive Learning at ECG
This Victorian Education Week, ECG Secondary College, an independent school, is celebrating the impact of inclusive education across its campuses in Dandenong, Pakenham, Leongatha, and…
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Strengthening Cardinia Shire’s advocacy efforts
Cardinia Shire Council has developed a range of tools and resources to support its ongoing advocacy efforts and to empower the community to lead their…
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10 servos robbed in 3 hours by machete gang
Robbers armed with a machete have targeted 10 servos in three hours on the night of Tuesday 20 May, police say. Southern Metro Crime Squad…
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Cardinia unites for reconciliation
National Reconciliation Week was welcomed by art and dancing in Cardinia Shire as the community gathered to “bridge now to next.” On Tuesday, Cardinia Shire…
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Builder recognised nationally
SJD Homes has again proven that it punches well above its weight in the industry, recently being recognised as Australia’s top major builder. Officer’s well-known…
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Budget wins for Pakenham
Pakenham residents will benefit from a suite of new State Budget investments aimed at reducing living costs, boosting transport, and supporting local community infrastructure. The…
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Battin leads with tax cut promises
A year and a half out from the next state election, the campaigns are already starting to take shape with the Liberal and Nationals under…