News
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Council grants in chaos
A record number of grant applications has pushed Cardinia Shire’s 2025–26 Wellbeing Support Grant Program to its limits, with more than $130,000 in community requests…
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Who are you?
Casey artist Janine Farinski is one of many local creatives featured in the latest SECAN Gallery exhibition, Who Are You?, showcasing throughout August at Akoonah…
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Thieves crush teen’s dream
Two bikes stolen at his school worth over $4000 have crushed a 15-year-old Pakenham boy’s dream of completing the Duke of Edinburgh program. The teen,…
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Warnings for e-bike users
Victoria Police is launching a new road policing enforcement effort targeting reckless e-bike riders. Operation Consider, will commence today (Wednesday 6 August), involving police members…
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A trek for the nippers
Lifesavers generally do their best work on the coastline. This motley crew will be helping to make kids’ lives better by trekking through Central Australia…
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McDacks ready to Bash
A group of Pakenham locals is preparing for Australia’s iconic Variety Bash to raise funds for children with illness, disability, or disadvantage. Known as The…
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30K to fight DV
A powerful night of community spirit in Beaconsfield has raised nearly $30,000 to support victims of domestic violence through Casey North Community Information and Support…
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10 years strong
A decade of faith, community, and transformation was joyfully marked as Follow Church in Officer threw open its doors for a massive birthday bash, celebrating…
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Lakeside lives life
Locals flocked to the Live Life Expo 2025 on Sunday 3 August for a vibrant day of discovery, connection, and inspiration. Now in its second…
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Work from home could be legislated
Premier Jacinta Allan has announced the state government will introduce legislation to protect the ability of an employee to work from home. Under this proposed…
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Curious bathroom habits
Behind the nation’s bathroom doors lurk a whole range of quirky oral habits millions of Australians may want to keep a secret. But laid bare…
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More bus connections
The state government is extending route 928 Berwick – Pakenham via Cardinia Road and increasing service frequency. From 24 August, Route 928 will get an…