News
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The snowfields of New Zealand
New Zealand’s winter season kicked off with a bang, with lots of early snowfall setting the stage for an exciting few months on the slopes.…
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Dandenong joins united homelessness front
A new-formed South East Homelessness and Housing Alliance will focus on early intervention and the region’s “unique needs”, according to Greater Dandenong Council. The group,…
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Pigeon fight
A distressing Tiktok video showing a pigeon trapped inside a vacant shop at Pakenham Marketplace has gone viral, drawing international attention. The footage, originally posted…
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Vital minutes won back
Ambulance Victoria response times in Cardinia Shire and Casey have shown a modest but welcome improvement in the past year, offering hope for faster emergency…
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Reservoir petition handover to Battin
A petition to stop the partial draining of Beaconsfield Reservoir will be presented in Parliament after the local campaign group handed over the list of…
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No hiding for gangs
Youth gang crime is sparking growing concern in Casey and Cardinia, where residents report a rise in petty crime and a growing sense of insecurity…
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Law divides workers
Casey and Cardinia workers are split over Premier Jacinta Allan’s proposal to legislate the right to work from home two days a week. Under this…
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Garfield North Community Centre takes shape
Construction is progressing on the much-needed Garfield North Community Centre, a multifunctional space for local residents and organisations to hold community gatherings and events. Since…
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Travellers urged to check luggage for hitchhiking toads
An unexpected guest has been found in a Melbourne motel room – and it wasn’t on the booking list. Agriculture Victoria is urging travellers to…
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Garad targeted by new complaint
An active Casey resident and Facebook page admin has filed a complaint against a Greater Dandenong councillor’s social media activism on Palestine. Amanjit Gill who…
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Stop pulling the racism card – but let’s talk about why it gets pulled
A few days ago, I received a heartfelt call from a friend – let’s just say not from the “white tribe” – distressed about her…
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Multigenerational living: Who knew Nonna was ahead of her time?
We had to laugh. A reporter on the evening news excitedly announced that Australian architects are now “innovatively incorporating multigenerational living into their home designs”…
