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Call to fix disconnect
Over the past two decades, Australians’ trust in democracy has been in “freefall“. While trust in local councils has always remained higher than in the…
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Victorian girls gallop to national championship
Five young Haileybury College students have been selected to represent Victoria on the national stage after winning big in the Petstock Interschool State Championships, an…
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Strengthening Cardinia Shire’s advocacy efforts
Cardinia Shire Council has developed a range of tools and resources to support its ongoing advocacy efforts and to empower the community to lead their…
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10 servos robbed in 3 hours by machete gang
Robbers armed with a machete have targeted 10 servos in three hours on the night of Tuesday 20 May, police say. Southern Metro Crime Squad…
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Cardinia unites for reconciliation
National Reconciliation Week was welcomed by art and dancing in Cardinia Shire as the community gathered to “bridge now to next.” On Tuesday, Cardinia Shire…
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Builder recognised nationally
SJD Homes has again proven that it punches well above its weight in the industry, recently being recognised as Australia’s top major builder. Officer’s well-known…
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Budget wins for Pakenham
Pakenham residents will benefit from a suite of new State Budget investments aimed at reducing living costs, boosting transport, and supporting local community infrastructure. The…
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Battin leads with tax cut promises
A year and a half out from the next state election, the campaigns are already starting to take shape with the Liberal and Nationals under…
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Teens arrested after attempted carjacking at Dandenong servo
A teenage boy and girl from Baw Baw and La Trobe shires have been arrested after an alleged attempted carjacking at a Dandenong service station…
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Family forced to guard
A newly-built home in Officer’s Carrington Estate has been targeted in a series of brazen break-ins, just days before the owners were due to move…
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Wood’s global role begins
La Trobe MP Jason Wood has been appointed Shadow Minister for International Development and Pacific Island Affairs, marking a new chapter in his parliamentary career…
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Together for change
Beneath the autumn night sky, with candles glowing and hearts heavy, the community came together to honour lives lost and shattered by family violence. The…












