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Creek clean-up a success
On 1 October Friends of Cardinia Creek Sanctuary held its first clean-up event since appointing a new committee to steer the local environmental conservation group.…
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Young auctioneers compete in Pakenham
Pakenham hosted the best of the state’s future livestock auctioneers this week, as the town held the Victorian Young Auctioneers Competition. Organised by the Australian…
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Help elephants with art
A Pakenham local is calling on others to join him in fundraising efforts to protect elephants in Sri Lanka. Lakeside resident Kuma Perera is an…
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Exchange rates in business
If you have been listening to the news recently, you may well have heard that the Australian dollar has declined in value against the US…
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Works start on Officer District Park
Works have officially begun on the new multi-million-dollar Officer District Park, which will provide more outdoor activities for the fast-growing Officer township and surrounds. Pakenham…
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Officer Secondary recognised in state awards
Local schools from Officer and Berwick are being recognised for their exceptional efforts in education, being named finalists in an upcoming awards ceremony. Principal of…
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One step at a time
For two years, Cranbourne North resident Rachel Lee has been participating in the Black Dog Institute’s One Foot Forward, helping to raise awareness of Australians…
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Food Truck needs a hand
Cranbourne Food Truck has called out for support through volunteering, material and financial donations, and changes to housing restrictions after surging food recipients amid the…
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New-look design for Ray Bastin Reserve open for consultation
Casey Council is seeking community feedback on the draft concept design for the redevelopment of Ray Bastin Reserve in Narre Warren. Inspired by community input…
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History Month Donation Drive returns
Connected Libraries is bringing back the History Month Donation Drive campaign this October to seek materials of historical significance to Casey. Running until 31 October,…
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No clear answers on student suicides
A Victorian coroner has called for targeted mental-health resources for international students in the wake of an investigated suicide cluster, including a Berwick-based student in…
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‘Depraved’ child-abuse purveyor jailed
A Botanic Ridge man has been jailed over his persistently “abhorrent” and “depraved” promotion of incest and other sex acts with children. Prasanga Kariyawasam, 43,…
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