Cranbourne Star News

  • Saving local koalas

    Saving local koalas

    A new project to prevent koalas from becoming extinct in the local area is underway, uniting many professionals and volunteers in efforts to restore habitat…

  • Turning a new leaf

    Change has become second nature to Diane Gow. Moving across countries, cities, and farms, each transition has unlocked new horizons for her NDIS sanctuary. “My…

  • Deer control continues in Cardinia

    Deer control continues in Cardinia

    From the farmlands to deep in the bush, one of the most frequent animals that you could run into is not a native, but introduced…

  • Fernando welcomes ‘family-friendly’ House

    Fernando welcomes ‘family-friendly’ House

    Holt MP Cassandra Fernando was back in Federal Parliament with her young son in tow last week. In a break from debate, Prime Minister Anthony…

  • Kangaroo slaughter stirs call for action

    Kangaroo slaughter stirs call for action

    The business of Pakenham’s Robert Portbury is centred around building roads, but the kangaroo killing field of Pakenham Road has become so severe that his…

  • The Urban Nanna effect

    The Urban Nanna effect

    In a world that often feels fast and overwhelming, Matilda has found clarity in the rhythms of nature. Through permaculture, she’s discovering how small, thoughtful…

  • Be a Green Leader

    Be a Green Leader

    A grassroots push for greener living is taking root in Casey, where residents recently joined a hands-on composting session to learn how small changes at…

  • Rates cap set at 2.75%

    Rates cap set at 2.75%

    Council rates will be capped at 2.75 per cent for the coming year by the State Government, in line with the Essential Services Commission recommendation.…

  • A secret landcare sanctuary

    A secret landcare sanctuary

    One property in Nar Nar Goon North is a secret sanctuary humming with native wildlife. Bessie Creek Landcare’s Geoff Leed has developed his land into…

  • Western Port needs a secured future

    Western Port needs a secured future

    PRECEDE Western Port is one of the most unique ecosystems in the world; it is home to a variety of fauna and flora like mangroves…

  • Seeds of change planted

    What started as a simple idea to beautify a reserve has grown into a community movement to restore habitat and inspire future generations. Gazette journalist…

  • Man charged with murder following alleged stabbing

    Man charged with murder following alleged stabbing

    Detectives from the Homicide Squad have charged a man with murder following a fatal stabbing in Clyde on Monday December 22. A 27-year-old Clyde man…