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Reservoir petition handover to Battin
A petition to stop the partial draining of Beaconsfield Reservoir will be presented in Parliament after the local campaign group handed over the list of…
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No hiding for gangs
Youth gang crime is sparking growing concern in Casey and Cardinia, where residents report a rise in petty crime and a growing sense of insecurity…
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Vital minutes won back
Ambulance Victoria response times in Cardinia Shire and Casey have shown a modest but welcome improvement in the past year, offering hope for faster emergency…
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Pigeon fight
A distressing Tiktok video showing a pigeon trapped inside a vacant shop at Pakenham Marketplace has gone viral, drawing international attention. The footage, originally posted…
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Self-defence review a no-go, disappointment from MPs
The proposal to review Victoria’s current self-defence laws did not go through after a close vote in parliament on Wednesday, 13 August. It was almost…
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Garfield North Community Centre takes shape
Construction is progressing on the much-needed Garfield North Community Centre, a multifunctional space for local residents and organisations to hold community gatherings and events. Since…
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Travellers urged to check luggage for hitchhiking toads
An unexpected guest has been found in a Melbourne motel room – and it wasn’t on the booking list. Agriculture Victoria is urging travellers to…
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Law divides workers
Casey and Cardinia workers are split over Premier Jacinta Allan’s proposal to legislate the right to work from home two days a week. Under this…
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Battin to hold crime forum
Opposition leader Brad Battin will be holding a forum on crime in Pakenham next week to hear from residents and their concerns. Mr Battin will…
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Food trading permits open for Officer District Park
Cardinia Shire Council is now accepting expressions of interest from mobile coffee, ice cream, and food businesses interested in operating at the new Officer District…
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More than 80 new services for Gippsland Line
Passengers on the Gippsland Line will soon enjoy more than 80 news weekly on the Gippsland Line as the state government reveals upgrades timetables to…
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Kid’s dream taken away by thieves
A Pakenham Secondary College student has had his bike stolen for the third time in just 10 weeks totally 4,000 in losses, sparking outrage and…