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  • Last boom gates down at Webster Street

    Last boom gates down at Webster Street

    The last of 27 level crossings have been removed on the Cranbourne and Pakenham lines. The milestone was marked by the dismantling of boom gates…

  • The impacts of homelessness

    The impacts of homelessness

    When nine years old, Julz Nichols learnt all too well what it’s like to lose her home at a moment’s notice. She remembers the freshly…

  • Bandicoot shelters put to the test at Cranbourne Gardens

    Bandicoot shelters put to the test at Cranbourne Gardens

    A new trial at the Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne is giving Southern Brown Bandicoots a safe place to hide. Southern Brown Bandicoot outreach officer Eilish…

  • Warneet’s rebuilt jetties declared open

    Warneet’s rebuilt jetties declared open

    After a three-year shutdown, the rebuilt Warneet North and South Jetties have been declared open. Ports and Freight Minister Melissa Horne and Bass MP Jordan…

  • Water for a growing community in Pakenham East​

    Water for a growing community in Pakenham East​

    South East Water is delivering critical upgrades to drinking water, recycled water and sewer mains to support one of Melbourne’s newest and fastest-growing communities, Pakenham…

  • Cardinia’s sense of safety slips by 19%

    Cardinia’s sense of safety slips by 19%

    Local residents are feeling increasingly unsafe, with new data revealing a sharp rise in fear and crime across the Shire. Long-time police officer and councillor…

  • Less digital devices

    Less digital devices

    The state government is removing the requirement for parents to provide digital devices for primary school students. Deputy Premier and Minister for Education Ben Carroll…

  • Freebie on Gippsland Line

    Freebie on Gippsland Line

    The state government has announced that public transport will be free for passengers starting their journey at any station on the Gippsland Line between Nar…

  • Diwali lights up

    Diwali lights up

    Australian Indian Innovations and Aussizz Migration & Education Consultants, hosted The Grand Berwick Diwali 2025 on Saturday 18 October at the Old Cheese Factory in…

  • Miles for change

    Miles for change

    Local athlete, 17-year-old Evan Grass is preparing for a monumental challenge: running 100 miles (160 km) around the IYU Athletics Track in Pakenham to raise…

  • Past on display

    Past on display

    Local history came alive at the Casey Cardinia Heritage event, held on Saturday, 18 October, at Nar Nar Goon Soldiers Memorial Hall. The event brought…

  • Bike run kicks off

    Bike run kicks off

    The 2025 Phillip Island Community GP Run roared into action on Saturday, 18 October, bringing motorcyclists and families together ahead of the Australian Motorcycle Grand…

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