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19/08/2025

A call for more collaboration between all levels of government and a cutting of red tape were the themes of Outer Melbourne Council’s (OMC) recent forum discussing the key issues for the urban fringe. To kickstart “OMC Week,” the City of Casey hosted “Building Tomorrow:…

Draft activity zones: 16-storey skyscrapers in Springvale, 12 storeys in Noble Park

Apartment buildings up to 16 storeys could soar above central Springvale and up to 12 storeys in Noble Park, under draft maps released by the…

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Buckley Ridges boosted by twin tons

Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 533004 It was a huge weekend of action in the DDCA, with two-day matches played across Saturday and Sunday, with several matches producing outright…
Tons and tumbles through the grades

Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 533000 B GRADE The top four looks locked and loaded with two rounds to go in CCCA B Grade after games went pretty much…
Wright moves made as massive group plays weekly challenge

In one of the biggest turnouts in South West Gippsland Midweek Bowling Group history; 64 bowlers descended on the Loch and District Bowling Club for the weekly challenge. South West…
5 Benefits of Magnesium for Active Australians, and Where to Buy the Right Type

Whether you’re training regularly, juggling a physically demanding job, or simply trying to stay energised and recover better, magnesium is one of the most underrated minerals in an active Australian’s…
“Neglect” leaves Fincks Road unsafe

Frustration is boiling over in Bayles as residents warn that dangerous conditions on Fincks Road are damaging vehicles and putting the community at risk. In a letter sent to Cardinia…

Big win for firefighters

Despite ongoing funding tensions between the CFA and the State Government, the Bayles community has rallied behind its volunteer firefighters, successfully reaching the fundraising goal to upgrade the air-conditioning at…
Works start on 70 social-housing units in Dandenong

Works have begun on 70 new social-housing apartments for low-income tenants in Dandenong’s CBD. Housing and Building Minister Harriet Shing turned the first sod on the $39 million project at…
Cranbourne teacher’s head spins following $200,000 Lucky Lotteries win

A Cranbourne teacher’s morning tea duty took an unexpected turn when an official from The Lott rang and revealed he’d chalked up a $200,000 win on the Lucky Lotteries draw.…
Community input invited on Pearcedale, Junction Village upgrades

Casey Council is seeking community feedback on planned upgrades for two local activity centres at Pearcedale and Junction Village. The planned upgrades to the Pearcedale Village Shopping Centre include upgraded…
Calls for more foster parents as crisis mounts in Victoria

Lynn, a Casey local, stumbled on a television commercial about foster care at 65 years old, peaking her interest, the Tongan-born mother of five, decided to do some more online…

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Draft activity zones: 16-storey skyscrapers in Springvale, 12 storeys in Noble Park

Open Space at Bunjil Place kicks off for first weekend

New threatened species facility opens at Moonlit Sanctuary

Former Casey Mayor diagnosed with MND

Bloodbath as the Bulls feel Springy sting

More News

Buckley Ridges boosted by twin tons

Tons and tumbles through the grades

Wright moves made as massive group plays weekly challenge

5 Benefits of Magnesium for Active Australians, and Where to Buy the Right Type

“Neglect” leaves Fincks Road unsafe

Big win for firefighters

Works start on 70 social-housing units in Dandenong

Cranbourne teacher’s head spins following $200,000 Lucky Lotteries win

Community input invited on Pearcedale, Junction Village upgrades

Calls for more foster parents as crisis mounts in Victoria