News
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Super councils? Ex-mayors weigh in on renewed merger question
Discussion has emerged around amalgamating local government into “super councils”, with proponents citing financial strain and economies of scale, while a former local mayor argues…
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Weekend crime crackdown leads to multiple arrests
Five people across Melbourne were arrested as part of Operation Advance last weekend — including two men from Cranbourne. The two men, both aged 36…
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How is school-based crime comparable across Casey, Greater Dandenong and Cardinia?
Casey has come out on top for the number of reported crimes occurring on school campuses, according to data from the Crime Statistics Agency (CSA).…
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Final putt at Cranbourne Golf Course
After 70 years as a respected and much-loved part of Victoria’s sporting and community landscape, Cranbourne Golf Course closed following its final day on Saturday…
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Search for missing man Chris continues
The police continue the search for missing man Chris, who is known to frequent Cranbourne areas. Chris was last seen leaving an address on Hope…
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New Casey Local Law now in place
A refreshed Casey Local Law came into effect on 2 March. Casey Council undertook a review and community consultation on the Local Law throughout 2025,…
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Colours fly at Holi Festival
Lynbrook Residents Association (LRA) hosted its annual Holi Festival at Banjo Paterson Park on Saturday 28 February. A spokesperson of LRA said it was a…
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Land release alone won’t lower house prices, expert warns
The Opposition’s plan to fast-track land release in growth areas is unlikely to significantly reduce house prices on its own, according to an RMIT housing…
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Car ramming leads to firearm seized in Cranbourne East
A man has been charged following an incident at a property in Cranbourne East where a Toyota SUV allegedly rammed a Ford off Collision Road…
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Colossus catch: 51 drink and drug-drivers detected on Monash Fwy
Police caught 51 drink and drug drivers during a major road policing operation on Monash Freeway at Dandenong North on 27-28 February. During Operation Colossus,…
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Mini roundabouts cause frustrations at Casey Central
Regulars of Casey Central Shopping Centre have expressed their frustrations over new traffic fixtures intended to increase road safety — with many saying it’s achieving…
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Flood warning for Dandenong Creek, Bunyip River
A flood watch warning has been issued for Bunyip River and Dandenong Creek today (Monday 2 March) State Emergency Service (SES) has warned of possible…












