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Road strike under review
Emerald resident and wildlife rescuer Leanne Sultana has welcomed a major step forward in the fight against the escalating wildlife roadstrike crisis along Wellington Road,…
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Dog attacks increase
The number of dog attacks has more than doubled across Cardinia Shire since before the pandemic, as revealed by the council’s new pet management policy.…
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Teens charged with alleged armed robberies
Five boys from Dandenong, Casey and Cardinia have been charged following series of alleged armed robberies across metropolitan Melbourne yesterday. Mill Park Divisional Response Unit…
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Magic beneath the mud: Sheree Marris dives into Western Port wonders
For years, marine biologist Sheree Marris believed she had to travel overseas to witness the world’s most spectacular marine life. But now, the award-winning environmental…
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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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