News
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Preserving the Jewel
Cardinia Shire Council has approved the continuation of a master plan review for Emerald Lake Precinct, aiming to revitalise the park as a regional hub…
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Two officers assaulted and man charged in Pakenham
A man has been charged after two Protective Services Officers were assaulted in Pakenham on Monday, 20 October. The Protective Services Officers (PSOs) were searching…
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Submissions highlight concerns in Casey draft local law
Casey residents have voiced concerns over enforcement powers and private land use in their submissions to the council’s draft Local Law. Casey Council has received…
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Sth East leaders in Victorian of the Year shortlists
A pair of South East leaders have made the shortlist of Victoria’s Australian of the Year nominees. Springvale Indochinese Mutual Assistance Association (SICMAA) president Be…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…












