The head monk of a Keysborough Buddhist temple has been remanded into custody after a jury convicted him of 17 child sexual abuse charges. Naotunne Vijitha, 70, faced a four-week trial in the Victorian County Court after pleading not guilty to 19 charges of sexual…
Three men from Melbourne’s South East have been accused of allegedly trying to smuggle drugs with a street value of more than $24 million on…
The PB Ronald Trust may be able to help you financially? Decades after his passing, the tireless community work of PB Ronald is still being felt in the local area…
Melbourne skies were lit up yesterday by a rare sight: the Southern Lights or Aurora Australis. The colorful display was visible across the Hills, Cardinia, and Casey, surprising many residents.…
Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 497947 A new group to support those affected by prostate cancer is beginning its first full year and is inviting men who are diagnosed…
Elderly community members attempting to donate cash to people affected by Victoria’s bushfires say they were turned away by bank branches, prompting questions about whether traditional emergency fundraising options are…
Cardinia Shire Council was proud to announce and celebrate the nominees and winners of the 2026 Cardinia Shire Australia Day Awards at a special ceremony on Thursday 22 January. This…
Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 390909 A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for Saturday 24 January for all of Victoria as temperatures are set to soar in…
Construction has begun on a major upgrade to Pearcedale Reserve, with the $1.3 million Playground and Skate Park project set to transform the space into a more inclusive, family-friendly destination…
Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 522112 A giant asbestos-riddled soil mound in Bangholme’s Green Wedge still remains, despite an order for its removal by the end of 2025. In…
The Australian Tamil Sangam Inc, with the support of the Cardinia Shire Council, hosted a successful Pongal festival on January 17, 2026, celebrating Tamil culture and heritage. Pongal is a…
As we stand at the threshold of a New Year, the air is usually filled with resolutions about personal improvement—diets, fitness, or career goals. But as we reflect on the…
