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  • Levy sparks local backlash

    Levy sparks local backlash

    The Casey community is opposing the controversial Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund (ESVF), saying the new levy is a “cash grab” that will deepen the…

  • Mulino must extend the lifeline

    Mulino must extend the lifeline

    With the appointment of Dr Daniel Mulino as Assistant Treasurer, the Albanese Government faces a moment of reckoning for the future of Australian journalism. The…

  • Excitement in the air for Transit

    Excitement in the air for Transit

    With the $400,000 funding confirmed for the new Support and Skills Hub at Transit Soup Kitchen and Food Support, its volunteers and staff could not…

  • Weeds still a worry despite council progress

    Weeds still a worry despite council progress

    Cardinia Shire Council says it has completed all scheduled actions under its 10-year Weed Management Strategy mid-way through the plan — but many residents say…

  • Council adopts plan to boost investment and jobs

    Council adopts plan to boost investment and jobs

    Cardinia Shire Council is moving to position itself as a prime destination for new business, industry and jobs, with the endorsement of a new Investment…

  • Police and RACV advise motorists to use OBD locks in the face of rising motor theft

    Police and RACV advise motorists to use OBD locks in the face of rising motor theft

    Victoria Police and the RACV are warning Victorians of a recent increase in high-tech car theft focusing on vehicles using modern push start ignition systems.…

  • Yes, we can, thanks to you!

    Yes, we can, thanks to you!

    A simple recycling program going strong in the heart of Emerald has yielded thousands of dollars in direct donations, with another location beginning to show…

  • No budget surprises

    No budget surprises

    Cardinia Shire Council received and noted its quarterly financial report for the nine months to 31 March 2025, with officers confirming that no revised budget…

  • Berwick Village’s new structure plan a go

    Berwick Village’s new structure plan a go

    Discussions around Berwick Village were rife during the May council meeting, with the council group unanimously agreeing to pass the new Draft Structure Plan, opening…

  • Mother’s Day Classic

    Mother’s Day Classic

    The Pico Early Learning Centre and Kindergarten hosted its highly anticipated Mother’s Day Classic on Saturday, May 10. The event brought the community together for…

  • Role of police questioned during public intoxication incidents

    Role of police questioned during public intoxication incidents

    A recent incident in Pakenham, where a woman was found unconscious and appeared to be intoxicated while requiring medical attention, has raised concerns over the…

  • Peter Benazic appointed interim CEO

    Peter Benazic appointed interim CEO

    Cardinia Shire Council has appointed infrastructure manager Peter Benazic to lead the council over the next six months, following the resignation of current CEO Carol…

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