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Tragedy strikes twice: Second fatal house fire in Springvale in a week
A person has been found dead at a house fire in Springvale on Saturday 5 July. Police are investigating the cause of the fatal blaze…
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Rainbow trout galore as 35,000 planned for local lakes
Roughly 35,000 rainbow trout are being released across lakes in Victoria, as families are given a fun and relaxing school holiday activity this coming mid-term…
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Pakenham and Berwick Shows up for top awards
The South East is well represented in this year’s Victorian Agricultural Show Awards with the Pakenham Show nominated in three categories. The Berwick Show is…
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Hammer attack concerns; residents call for safety measures
Speed mitigation measures are a key factor that has been lingering in residents’ minds in Old Coach Road, following the harrowing incident that left two…
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Proposed loss of 500 trees sinks house permit
A proposed two-story home in Upper Beaconsfield has been rejected by VCAT due to it requiring more than 550 trees to be cut down. Cardinia…
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Two Beaconhills students get top award
Two Beaconhills College high-achieving students have received a prestigious Premier’s Award for excellence in their VCE subjects. 2024 graduate Charlotte Moseley, Berwick Campus, was honoured…
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Youth basketball shines on the court
Cardinia Shire Council teamed up with Standout Basketball to host a basketball program, offering students a positive way to connect with peers and build meaningful…
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Regional news is the Canary in the Coal Mine
This week, I step up as President of Country Press Australia (CPA), ostensibly to represent the best interests of independent regional newspaper publishers. But the…
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Cr Garad quits Greens
Greater Dandenong councillor Rhonda Garad has quit the Greens after seven years as a member. She says her move is no slight on the Greens,…
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Battin critical of government response to alleged childcare sex offender
Berwick MP and opposition leader Brad Battin has been critical of the Victorian Government’s response to the harrowing news of a childcare worker who has…
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Cranbourne Garden Club closes after 51 years
Cranbourne & District Garden Club has closed after 51 years of operation. Then-president Julie Muley said the shutdown was due to a lack of members.…
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Two teens charged after three-day crime spree
The two Dandenong teenagers arrested yesterday in Pakenham have been charged after their alleged involvement in a three-day crime spree. North West Metro Regional Crime…
