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Cardinia crime shows no signs of improvement
Cardinia has seen a sharp rise in crime, with offences climbing 25.5 per cent to 10,264 in the year ending September 2025, according to the…
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‘We are all here to serve,’ Crugnale disputes council frustrations
Bass MP Jordan Crugnale has questioned Cardinia Shire’s frustrations over its share of funding for Crown land, saying “we are all here to serve” regardless…
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Life without social media: Young voices speak out
Australia’s ban on social media for anyone under 16 came into effect recently and the road has already proven bumpier than expected. Hundreds of thousands…
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CCTV captures grinch stealing Main Street Christmas tree
Less than a week after Main Street was graced with Christmas decorations, a Grinch has attempted to ruin the festive spirit by stealing a Christmas…
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Festive racing spectacle
Pakenham Racing Club came alive on Saturday, 13 December, as thousands of racegoers gathered for the highly anticipated Ladbrokes Pakenham Cup Day. The event featured…
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Saved from the Streets
PRECEDE: Retired gang members Mar and Moses Riek know firsthand how trapped life on the streets can feel, where escape seems impossible. In a heartfelt…
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Ross reunited with beloved Holden
It was an emotional reunion for a local Holden lover and his beloved Kingswood, which was brought back to life after tragedy two years ago.…
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New year, healthy you: Get ready for 2026 with these simple steps to lower your cancer risk
It’s never too early to start making your New Year’s resolutions, especially when it comes to improving your health and lowering your cancer risk. With…
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How a simple salt swap could reduce Aussies’ stroke risk
Aussies are being urged to shake things up in the kitchen and at the dinner table by making a simple swap that could reduce their…
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Providing local gives honesty
Along the busy Gembrook-Belgrave Road sits a quiet, but very productive, destination for local goods. Mapleridge Local Produce has been a central spot for residents…
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Rural ambassadors rise
The fight to become Victoria’s next Rural Ambassador is fierce, with young leaders from across the state competing for one of the highest honours in…
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Unseen and untold
He knew from high school that photography was his path. What sets him apart is where it takes him — into worlds most people don’t…
