News
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Support for kinship and foster carers
The State Government has boosted practical support for Victorian kinship and foster families with a help desk service that assists carers in their important roles…
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Hear from Worksafe experts
Pakenham employers and workers are some of hundreds set to hear from health and safety experts, industry leaders and pioneers in workplace safety next month,…
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Inquiry calls for child abuse survivors
Survivors of child sexual abuse in Victorian government schools are being asked to come forward to share their experiences. An independent Board of Inquiry is…
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Western Port Biosphere refreshes for the decade ahead
The Western Port Biosphere has hit refresh on its brand and strategy for the next decade following confirmation of its UNESCO status and a growing…
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Cross-country champion
Joseph Nelson is a local star athlete for Officer after participating in the national championships for cross-country running. The student from Officer Specialist School was…
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Foundation unveils future vision
An ambitious future for community fundraising in Cardinia Shire was outlined at The Cardinia Foundation’s 20-year anniversary celebrations on Tuesday 5 September. The two-decade milestone,…
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Police warning amid local footy finals
Victoria Police is warning young people about the dangers of drink driving and miscalculating their alcohol intake during local football final celebrations. Police intelligence shows…
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Animal cruelty strains RSPCA
Casey remains a hotspot for reported animal cruelty, according to RSPCA Victoria figures. The municipality recorded 508 animal cruelty reports – the second highest in…
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Driving your business
Sometimes analogies can be quite valuable in illustrating important points in another domain. One such analogy I have used for many years is to compare…
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Check child car restraints
More than 90 per cent of child car restraints checked in Cardinia between May and July this year were incorrectly fitted or used, according to…
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Funding targets future farmers
Cardinia Shire Council has welcomed $55,000 in funding from VicHealth for a project to help connect young people with local farming jobs. The project –…
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Catholic schools bring child safety to the fore
Catholic schools and parishes within the Diocese of Sale are uniting to promote National Child Protection Week this week. Running from Sunday 3 September to…