News
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Police put on the spot
With crime rates soaring, local services, residents and Cardinia Shire Council are coming together like never before to work with Victoria Police on urgent challenges.…
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Early intervention critical as numbers rise
Early intervention remains a key process, as a new study found that one in three men report using intimate partner violence in their lifetime. A…
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Controversial Cranbourne West industrial site hits market
Lot sales have started for a historically controversial industrial site in Cranbourne West. The industrial site at 690 Western Port Highway was historically linked to…
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Celebrate reconciliation and culture
Casey Council’s National Reconciliation Week event attracted hundreds of residents in the region to celebrate Aboriginal cultures and work towards stronger connections. The free community…
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Fusion Festival returns
The Cardinia Shire community is invited to join the 2025 Fusion Festival celebrations in honour of World Refugee Week. Returning by popular demand, this vibrant…
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Hampton Park residents rally at Parliament to oppose waste transfer station
Hampton Park and its surrounding residents travelled far to Parliament on a rainy Wednesday afternoon to support a debate against the proposed Hampton Park waste…
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Pharmacies ease GP waits
Pharmacists will gain wider presciption powers under the expansion of the Community Pharmacist Pilot program, which has stirred discontent in the health sector. Once a…
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Train trial operations and disruptions
The upcoming winter months are set to be filled with local metro tunnel trial operations, as the construction on Clyde Road progresses. There will be…
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Narre Warren South man charged as part of vehicle rebirthing syndicate
A 25-year-old Narre Warren South man was among three arrested and interviewed by the Vehicle Crime Squad related to a car rebirthing syndicate. On Wednesday,…
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Sport
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Nine locals in U16s Vic Country boys squad
Four Gippsland Power players and five Dandenong Stingrays have been named in Vic Country’s squad for the U16s National Development Championships. The carnival kicked off…
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Grinding Giants steam home
Korumburra-Bena and Nar Nar Goon have provided an early taste of what September action might look like after the Giants produced a magnificent last quarter…
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Garfield’s old boys now the improving new kids on the block
Garfield’s Veterans team is refusing to accept the old adage that ‘you can’t teach an old dog new tricks’ with the Stars showing continued improvement…
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17 Lions sliders to take the ice plunge ahead of MND round
As part of Outer East Football Netball’s ‘Sockit2MND Round’ Pakenham Football and Netball club’s are doing their bit by sending some brave people into the…
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Power continues strong form
A consistent four-quarter effort has lifted Gippsland’s girls to a 7.6(48) to 5.5(35) victory over Northern Knights. The Power pulled away by 20 points midway…
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How bizarre…how bizarre!
Remonstrations and retaliations almost provided Warragul Industrials with the ultimate reality check after the Dusties survived an after-the-siren shot at goal to defeat Cora Lynn…
Entertainment
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Casey’s top citizen leads on stroke awareness
Antonia “Toni” Arfaras has spent over three decades changing lives across the City of Casey — but this year, her efforts have been officially recognised.…
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“It would’ve killed me outright” – Freak accident survivor honoured with 2025 Casey Equity and Inclusion Award
For more than three decades, Narre Warren resident, Ren Tumath, has been quietly, but significantly, reshaping the way the City of Casey includes the queer…
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Unbridled joy reigns at Paul Wade Cup
More than 160 young soccer players vied for the fifth annual Paul Wade Cup at St John’s Regional College, Dandenong on Monday 5 May. St…
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MPs reveal their families’ journeys
South-East MPs have shared stories on their migrant families’ journeys to Australia and their sense of identity. Holt MP Cassandra Fernando and state upper house…
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Food charity stays open in January
Dandenong charity Cornerstone Contact Centre has received a helping hand to keep its doors open in January. After the Christmas cheer, hampers and lunches, many…
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Sowing a passion for the garden
Twelve years ago, Bryan Hunter was given a ‘blank cheque’ to lead Athol Road Primary School’s environmental studies program. Since then, he and his students…
In Business – Sponsored
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Cardinia Business Breakfast: A Morning of Insight and Inspiration
Wednesday morning’s Cardinia Business Breakfast was a resounding success, bringing together over 130 local businesspeople for a morning of connection, collaboration, and forward-thinking discussions. The…
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Art with Purpose: Pakenham Leading from the Heart
Last week, I had the privilege of walking through the heart of Pakenham with the Leader of the Opposition, Brad Battin. From small businesses to…
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Volunteer at The Bridge
At The Bridge, our purpose is to empower lives and inspire futures by providing holistic support to people with disabilities. We are always looking for…
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Celebrating 50 Years of Volunteer-Powered Education
This National Volunteer Week, Community College Gippsland (CCG) proudly celebrates 50 years of volunteer-driven education and community impact. In 1975, a passionate group of teachers…
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A new local favourite: Patties Food Group opens new shopfront in Pakenham
Patties Food Group has always prioritised people and its community first, from local school fundraisers to sporting club sponsorships to great value, nutritious meals for…
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Celebrating Inclusive Learning at ECG
This Victorian Education Week, ECG Secondary College, an independent school, is celebrating the impact of inclusive education across its campuses in Dandenong, Pakenham, Leongatha, and…
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SEMMA calls for immediate WorkCover reform
The South East Melbourne Manufacturers Alliance (SEMMA) has called for an immediate review of WorkSafe’s and says that the Victorian Government’s recent decision to maintain…
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Cranbourne father urges smoke alarms in bedrooms
A Cranbourne father who saved his daughter when a fire broke out in their family home is calling on Victorians to fit smoke alarms in…
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Cyclist rallies for Velodrome
Local cycling enthusiast Chris Early is rallying support for the construction of a velodrome in Officer, believing it could transform youth engagement in sport while…
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Two arrested after foot chase
Police arrested two Pakenham men in two stolen Subarus after a foot chase in Longwarry on Wednesday 4 June. Officers observed the first Subaru parked…
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New chapter for OMNI
Older men across Cardinia Shire and Casey are being invited to reconnect, reflect and rediscover purpose through the relaunch of OMNI – Older Men New…
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Council calls for funding to prevent shortfall in kinder
One of the state government’s landmark reforms, the rollout of free kinder, continues to be welcomed by councils across the state, but one question remains…