News
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Levy not massive but timing severe, expert says
As the new emergency services levy settles in, an expert says the severity of its impact stems from the already-existing cost-of-living constraints and declining confidence…
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Reservoir fire outbreak
A grassfire broke out at Cardinia Reservoir, with smoke visible from surrounding communities and major roads on September 16. Emergency crews were called to the…
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Navy’s top brass visits
Beaconhills College students were delighted to have a visit from the highly sought-after Royal Australian Navy Band on Tuesday 16 September. The band performed at…
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Levy rally turns heated
The latest in a series of regional protests against the Labor Government took place in Pakenham on Tuesday night. The “Not In Our Name –…
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Reserve transformation ahead
Cardinia Shire Council unanimously approved the final Upper Beaconsfield Reserve Master Plan at its September 15 meeting, setting the stage for a 10-year program of…
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Pakenham podcast launches
Tipped to provide a new outlet for all things local for residents, the Something Big Pakenham Podcast has launched this week, catapulting local issues to…
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Head-on fatal crash in Lysterfield
A driver has been killed in a head-on collision in Lysterfield. Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are investigating the two-vehicle crash on Lysterfield Road, north…
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Once lost, but now found
When Pastor Lee Wong stands before his congregation at Fire Church in Beaconsfield, he speaks with the conviction of someone who has lived both darkness…
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Race through the hills huffs and puffs
There was a lot of huffs and puffs on feet and rail this weekend with the return of the Puffing Billy Running Festival. Thousands of…
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Seniors Festival fun in Cardinia Shire
Throughout October, over 30 local events will take place in Cardinia Shire to celebrate the Victorian Seniors Festival. These events are made possible by the…
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Green thumbs gather for a day in the sun
Another successful planting day in Garfield, with many locals gathering to contribute to a critical conservation project. On Sunday, Cannibal Creek Landcare hosted a community…
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Responders tackling grassfire at Cardinia Reservoir
Firefighters are currently responding to a grassfire at Beaconsfield-Emerald Road, Emerald, that is not yet under control. According to authorities, this grassfire is travelling from…