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Two weeks of disruptions for the Cranbourne and Pakenham lines
Buses will replace trains on sections of the Cranbourne and Pakenham lines in August, while level crossing removal works power ahead on Webster Street, Dandenong.…
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Discover Hobbies, Volunteering and More
While many people are often defined by their jobs, it’s the passions and volunteer work they pursue in their spare time that truly reveal who…
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Council paves way for Parklands
Cardinia Shire Council is backing the future Cardinia Creek Regional Parklands by agreeing to give up a small piece of land in Beaconsfield. At the…
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RSL future hangs by a thread
The Kooweerup RSL’s long-running push to secure land for a Soldiers Memorial Museum has taken a step forward but questions remain over when, where, and…
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Modular saves housing crisis
As Australia’s ambitious housing targets slip further out of reach, Pakenham-based modular builder Grove has made a decisive move to help close the gap, shifting…
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Plenty to celebrate at Cockatoo CFA
Cockatoo Fire Brigade celebrated their renovated fire station and new command vehicle which will further boost their ability to protect their community. Deputy Chief Officer…
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Machete bins rolled out across State
The ban on the sale and possession of machetes will soon be in effect. Premier Jacinta Allan and Minister for Police Anthony Carbines revealed a…
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Princes Freeway closures set to commence on Clyde Road Upgrade
Major Road Projects Victoria is set to commence its next major task on the Clyde Road Upgrade, with crews demolishing the existing barriers and footpaths…
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7,000 trees planted for wildlife habitat
More than 340 enthusiastic volunteers rolled up their sleeves in Cranbourne West on Sunday 27 July for Casey Council’s National Tree Day event. Representatives from…
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Sport
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Bulldogs youngsters flying
Bunyip’s Under-16 side has been a shining light in 2025. The Bulldogs have gone through the season undefeated, winning 12 games and drawing one to…
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Nancarrow sets the tone in Storm victory
Cardinia Storm celebrated men’s mental health week and the club put in some strong performances across their three matches, winning two of them. The Women’s…
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Lively Gippslander injured
Speedy Vic Country player Baia Pugh’s season appears over after she broke her collarbone on Saturday for Gippsland Power. It’s a heartbreaking setback for the…
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Emerald in trouble as Bombers handed eighth-straight loss
There’s one uncomfortable word echoing around Chandler Reserve at the moment; relegation. Emerald has an all-important game this week against Officer after the Bombers were…
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Magnificent Magri and his team Loch up the winning prize
It was another great day for the South West Gippsland Midweek Bowling Group with 43 members of the family turning up to Loch and District…
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Cannons cruising towards first-place finish
Casey Cannons Hockey Club continues to march towards the pointy end of the season after recording another huge victory in the Men’s Vic League (MVL2)…
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…
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The crucial role of mentoring
Mentoring programs in schools play a pivotal role in shaping the academic, social, and emotional development of students. Recognising the significance of positive role models…
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Integrating arts into the curriculum
In the quest to provide a holistic education that prepares students for the challenges of the future, there is a growing recognition of the importance…
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Official Launch of ECG Secondary College Toomah Campus Celebrated
Community College Gippsland (CCG) has officially launched a new senior campus for its independent school, ECG Secondary College, at the Toomah Community Centre in Pakenham.…
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Why over 50’s are rethinking downsizing
Why over 50’s are rethinking downsizing Thousands of Victorians who over 50 are rejecting the ordinary, cookie-cutter approach to downsizing their home. Whether you have…
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Heavy M.E.T.A.L Launches Affordable Online Program to Help Men Overcome Anger
Heavy M.E.T.A.L (Men’s Education Towards Anger and Life), an initiative dedicated to supporting men in reclaiming control over their emotions and lives, has unveiled a…
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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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Casey bin lid swap starts 11 August
Casey Council will soon begin swapping bin lids to meet the State Government’s standardised household waste and recycling system. From Monday 11 August until Friday…
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Triple car crash
Pakenham experienced a busy late afternoon on Tuesday, 29 July, with three separate vehicle collisions reported at approximately 4pm in different locations across the town.…
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Snapchat, tantrums and tears
Recently, a post in a local Berwick community forum broke our hearts. A concerned father of a Year 9 girl asked for help: his daughter,…
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Together for Mental Health and Mateship
Last Saturday, 26 July, the John Mc Foundation Inc. hosted another successful Men’s Free Breakfast & Friendship event at the Masonic Hall in Berwick —…
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Police surprise visit
What a treat it was at the Upper Beaconsfield Community Centre on Monday, 21 July, when ‘Officer’ Brett Owen (also known as Cr Brett Owen)…
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Pakenham East naming update
Council will lodge its request with Geographic Names Victoria (GNV) to name Pakenham East ‘Honora Fields’ following advice from the Local Government Inspectorate that Council’s…