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New initiative dedicated to those on the frontlines
It’s easy to assume that the men and women who dedicate their lives to helping others are invincible, but a new mental health centre in…
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Fusion festival celebrates diversity
The Cardinia Shire Fusion Festival, held on Friday, 20 June, at the Cardinia Cultural Centre, was a resounding success. Fusion Festival brings together the community…
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ACCC backs need for local journalism
Country Press Australia has welcomed the release of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s final report from its Digital Platform Services Inquiry, describing it as…
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Have your say on the Draft Berwick Village Major Activity Centre Structure Plan
The Draft Berwick Village Major Activity Centre Structure Plan is now open for community feedback. The draft structure plan was endorsed at the May council…
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Major reforms unveiled to cut gas use
The State Government has announced new changes to cut gas use, including phasing out gas hot water systems, mandating electric new builds, and updating Minimum…
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Man sought over alleged sex assault in Dandenong store
Police are investigating an alleged sexual assault that occurred in Dandenong on 1 June. It is alleged that a female victim was in a store…
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AFL buys back Waverley Park
The AFL has bought back its former stadium Waverley Park in Mulgrave for an undisclosed sum, reportedly up to $20 million. It is a windfall…
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Keysborough hub dubbed
Keysborough Community Hub is now officially the name of the $29.5 million facility on Villiers Road to be opened to the public soon. The name…
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Casey couple funds free laptops for library
Casey residents and long-time library supporters Robin and Arnis Dzedins have once again donated to Connected Libraries. Their donation will fund two key initiatives: the…
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65yo pedestrian critical after Heatherton Rd collision
A 65-year-old pedestrian has been critically injured after being struck by a ute on Heatherton Road, Dandenong North on Sunday 22 June. Police say a…
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Bail refused for 26yo woman with alleged explosives stash
A Cranbourne woman accused of jointly possessing a large stash of mining explosives and detonators in her home garage has been refused bail. Zarna Barbar,…
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Cranbourne SES draws 1200 locals to Open Day
Cranbourne’s very own SES attracted more than 1200 turnouts for its Open Day last weekend. The newly established Cranbourne State Emergency Service (SES) unit welcomed…