News
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Crowds line up for soup, warmth and connection
Erin Harper is a devoted volunteer of nine years for Vinnies South Eastern Soup Van in Dandenong sharing the importance of human connections and community.…
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Metro Tunnel gears up For full weekend of trial operations
Metro Tunnel Project will embark on another critical period of end-to-end trial operations in August, as the project gets ready to open later this year.…
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Community connection importance; councillor meet-and-greet
As the City of Casey’s councillors settle into their roles, many are still keen to reach out to their local communities, as Casuarina Ward councillor,…
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Tiny Towns Fund delivers upgrades in Tooradin and Warneet
Two projects down in Casey’s coastal towns under the State Government’s Tiny Towns Fund Round 1 have been completed. The State Government’s Tiny Towns Fund…
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Port of Hastings Terminal “controlled action”
The Federal Environment Minister Murray Watt has confirmed that the proposed Port of Hastings Terminal will be a “controlled action”, which means the project will…
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Noble Park shisha lounge allegedly firebombed
Staff and customers have fled from a shisha cafe in Noble Park that was allegedly firebombed late on Wednesday 6 August. Two unknown offenders reportedly…
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Who are you?
Casey artist Janine Farinski is one of many local creatives featured in the latest SECAN Gallery exhibition, Who Are You?, showcasing throughout August at Akoonah…
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Council grants in chaos
A record number of grant applications has pushed Cardinia Shire’s 2025–26 Wellbeing Support Grant Program to its limits, with more than $130,000 in community requests…
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Thieves crush teen’s dream
Two bikes stolen at his school worth over $4000 have crushed a 15-year-old Pakenham boy’s dream of completing the Duke of Edinburgh program. The teen,…
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They can’t own homes? That’s a lie you’re being sold
Every week, without fail, the headlines scream: “Gen Z will never own a home.” “The dream is over.” “Housing crisis deepens.” “Cost of living has…
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Tributes for ex-mayor and eco-visionary Leon Trembath
Former City of Springvale mayor Leon Trembath has been remembered as a passionate force of the environment. Trembath, 83, a father of three, grandfather and…
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Casey mum objects to ‘unreasonable complainant’ status
A Casey ratepayer was shocked to learn that she has been placed under an Unreasonable Complainant Conduct (UCC) Register after sending no more than five…
