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Fernando welcomes ‘family-friendly’ House
Holt MP Cassandra Fernando was back in Federal Parliament with her young son in tow last week. In a break from debate, Prime Minister Anthony…
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Kangaroo slaughter stirs call for action
The business of Pakenham’s Robert Portbury is centred around building roads, but the kangaroo killing field of Pakenham Road has become so severe that his…
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Helping bandicoots bounce back
There is much work being done to protect Cardinia Shire’s most iconic animal, the southern brown bandicoot, and local volunteers can make a significant impact.…
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The Urban Nanna effect
In a world that often feels fast and overwhelming, Matilda has found clarity in the rhythms of nature. Through permaculture, she’s discovering how small, thoughtful…
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Be a Green Leader
A grassroots push for greener living is taking root in Casey, where residents recently joined a hands-on composting session to learn how small changes at…
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Rates cap set at 2.75%
Council rates will be capped at 2.75 per cent for the coming year by the State Government, in line with the Essential Services Commission recommendation.…
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A secret landcare sanctuary
One property in Nar Nar Goon North is a secret sanctuary humming with native wildlife. Bessie Creek Landcare’s Geoff Leed has developed his land into…
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Seeds of change planted
What started as a simple idea to beautify a reserve has grown into a community movement to restore habitat and inspire future generations. Gazette journalist…
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Western Port needs a secured future
PRECEDE Western Port is one of the most unique ecosystems in the world; it is home to a variety of fauna and flora like mangroves…
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Man charged with murder following alleged stabbing
Detectives from the Homicide Squad have charged a man with murder following a fatal stabbing in Clyde on Monday December 22. A 27-year-old Clyde man…
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Berwick man’s Christmas windfall
A Berwick man’s Christmas tree isn’t the only thing sparkling after a call on the job revealed he’d scored a Keno win of more than $185,000.…
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Naming the harm is not the same as fixing the cause
A week after the Bondi shooting, Australia has moved through familiar stages. Shock. Grief. Anger. Accusations. And now, reflection. As Hanukkah draws to a close,…












