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Book Week with author Kelly Wilson
1. What book are you currently reading, and what drew you to it? I’m currently reading 3 books. I’ve always got more than one on…
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Special school staffer charged with child sex abuse offences
A support staff member at Endeavour Hills Specialist School has been charged with child sexual abuse offences. Police confirmed that a 34-year-old Berwick woman was…
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AgriFutures unleashed
The 2025 AgriFutures Stakeholder Summit was the largest and most ambitious yet, tripling in scale and relocating to Canberra for a week of powerful connection…
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Self-defence laws remain “weak”
Victims say their security and peace of mind have been shaken after Parliament refused to review self-defence laws, despite rising crime in Casey and Cardinia.…
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Repairs begin at Cardinia Life
Cardinia Shire Council has confirmed repairs are underway at Cardinia Life following ongoing community complaints about cold pool water and changeroom temperatures. Concerns about the…
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Road strike under review
Emerald resident and wildlife rescuer Leanne Sultana has welcomed a major step forward in the fight against the escalating wildlife roadstrike crisis along Wellington Road,…
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Dog attacks increase
The number of dog attacks has more than doubled across Cardinia Shire since before the pandemic, as revealed by the council’s new pet management policy.…
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Teens charged with alleged armed robberies
Five boys from Dandenong, Casey and Cardinia have been charged following series of alleged armed robberies across metropolitan Melbourne yesterday. Mill Park Divisional Response Unit…
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Magic beneath the mud: Sheree Marris dives into Western Port wonders
For years, marine biologist Sheree Marris believed she had to travel overseas to witness the world’s most spectacular marine life. But now, the award-winning environmental…
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Step closer to change
The grim reality of kangaroo and wildlife road fatalities along Wellington Road continues to weigh heavily on the local community, but recent developments offer a…
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South East saviours give unconditional care
A ground-breaking program to disrupt child sexual exploitation in Melbourne’s South East has marked its first decade. In 2015, the Young Women’s Program (YWP) run…
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Children with cancer lies, mother convicted
A mother who pleaded for money in Pakenham and across the country while lying about her kids having cancer will soon be sentenced before a…