News
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Step closer to change
The grim reality of kangaroo and wildlife road fatalities along Wellington Road continues to weigh heavily on the local community, but recent developments offer a…
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South East saviours give unconditional care
A ground-breaking program to disrupt child sexual exploitation in Melbourne’s South East has marked its first decade. In 2015, the Young Women’s Program (YWP) run…
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Children with cancer lies, mother convicted
A mother who pleaded for money in Pakenham and across the country while lying about her kids having cancer will soon be sentenced before a…
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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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