News
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Stolen car suspect arrested
On the 23rd of January, the below red Toyota 86 was stolen from Cranbourne East. On the 27th of January, a Cardinia local observed the…
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Not a choir, just Singing for Fun
A fortnightly singing group at Selandra Rise Retirement Village in Clyde North is attracting up to 30 residents, with organisers saying the program is helping…
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Series of car thefts at Fountain Gate Shopping Centre sparks concern
Fountain Gate Shopping Centre has been a hotspot for a string of car thefts over the last few months with many shoppers are now choosing…
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Gunmen invade Clyde North home
Police are appealing for public assistance following a frightening and violent aggravated home invasion in Clyde North last week. Two unknown men reportedly pulled up…
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Police urge road safety as students head back to school
With Victorian students returning to school this week for Term 1 of 2026, Victoria Police are reminding motorists to slow down and take extra care…
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Casey hit by heat-related power outages
Thousands of households across Casey were left without power overnight on Tuesday 27 January, after extreme heat triggered widespread faults across the Ausnet electricity network.…
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Citizens embraced on Australia Day
Dozens of Casey’s newest citizens were welcomed in a citizenship ceremony at Bunjil Place on 26 January. There were 200 recipients beaming with pride and…
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Heatwave grips Victoria: tips to stay cool and safe
A Total Fire ban (TFB) and extreme heat warning has been declared across Victoria as temperatures are set to soar to early to mid 40s…
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Evans Road fatal collision in Cranbourne West
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal collision in Cranbourne West on the evening of Monday 26 January. Emergency services responded to reports of…
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Sport
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Back-to-back for Seagulls
Back-to-back! Tooradin capped off a dominant T20 campaign by defeating Clyde by seven wickets on the big stage in Sunday’s Premier Kookaburra Cup grand final.…
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Swans in striking position
Casey South Melbourne’s push towards finals received a massive boost on Saturday with the Swans in a strong position after day one of round 15…
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Landscape complete as Alderson and Bates claim Group 1’s
A missing piece fell into place for Cranbourne-trainer Cindy Alderson on Saturday when her seven-year-old gelding Jigsaw gave her an emotional victory in the Group…
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Bulletproof set for home cup
Local trainer Scott Ewen can’t wait to test his best against some of the biggest measuring sticks in Australian harness racing when Bulletproof Boy lines…
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Kangaroos deliver again
Coomoora posted a big score of 268 in a one-day match last week and this round they went 10 better to make 278 off 80…
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Early birds miss the worm
CRANBOURNE BOWLS The sound of alarm clocks beeping could be heard a little earlier around Cranbourne on Saturday with Pennant matches beginning at 10am to…
Entertainment
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What’s on
Visible mending workshop Workshop on visible mending methods, caring for clothing instead of throwing it away. Fixing woollen clothing, stretchy clothing, and woven clothing (jeans…
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Celebrating a good harvest
Basking in sunshine, about 200 celebrated a Pongal harvest festival in Harmony Square, Dandenong on Sunday 18 January. Victorian Tamil Cultural Association staged the 32nd…
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Bunjil Place set to hosts vibrant Open Space festival this summer
Open Space will be taking over Bunjil Place this summer, with a packed lineup and events to keep you busy during the summer holidays. From…
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What’s on
Nature Play Cranbourne Free nature inspired activities for a range of age groups. – Thursday 22 January, 10am – 2pm at Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne…
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Friends of Wilson Botanic Park Berwick celebrate Annual General Meeting
The Friends of Wilson Botanic Park Berwick (FOWBPB) held its Annual General meeting last Sunday on 7 December. The FOWBPB committee aims to safeguard the…
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The workforce behind our festive fever
This festive season, a Hallam factory is feverishly filling thousands of Christmas stockings that will be sitting under lounge-room trees across the country. Waverley Social…
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Volunteering is rewarding and fulfilling
Volunteering as a senior can be incredibly rewarding and fulfilling. There are many opportunities available where your skills, experience, and wisdom can make a significant…
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Parents Change of Preference Advice
Missed their ATAR? A parent’s guide to VTAC Change of Preference The end of Year 12 brings a whole array of mixed feelings for you…
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Exceptional Care, Every Day – Enrolments Now Open for 2026
Every family deserves a village, a place where they are understood, supported, and surrounded by people who genuinely care. At Aspire Early Education & Kindergarten,…
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Labor commits to universal childcare
On 11 December 2024, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced that a re-elected Albanese Labor Government will take the first steps toward building a universal early…
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Compassionate Dementia Care Approach
Belvedere Aged Care, Noble Park is dedicated to providing a nurturing and supportive environment for older adults living with dementia. Our person-centered care approach ensures…
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Healthy Holidays: Strategies for Eating Well and Staying Hydrated
The holiday season is a time of joy, celebration, and indulgence. However, it can also present challenges to maintaining a healthy diet and staying hydrated.…
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Hundreds turn out for Hampton Park Australia Day celebrations
Hundreds of Hampton Park and the surrounding residents turned out to celebrate Australia Day in a family-friendly atmosphere at Hampton Park Progress Association’s annual community…
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Langwarrin CFA veteran Bill Ellis awarded OAM for decades of service
Veteran Langwarrin CFA member Bill Ellis has been awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in recognition of more than six decades of…
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Langwarrin CFA veteran Andrew Garth Johnson awarded Australian Fire Service Medal
Veteran CFA firefighter Andrew Garth Johnson has been awarded the Australian Fire Service Medal as part of the Australia Day Honours. Before moving to Drouin…
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Three accused of $24m drug smuggling attempt
Three men from Melbourne’s South East have been accused of allegedly trying to smuggle drugs with a street value of more than $24 million on…
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11 kids rescued from locked cars on scorching Saturday: Ambulance Victoria
Ambulance Victoria (AV) paramedics responded to 11 cases of children locked in cars during a scorching Saturday across Victoria. After a day in which Melbourne…
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Teens flee stolen-car crash on Monash Freeway
Up to eight teen boys fled from a stolen car after a two-vehicle crash in Endeavour Hills on Saturday morning 24 January. The allegedly stolen…
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Man scarred by alleged New Year’s Eve stabbing
A Hampton Park man says his “life has changed forever” after a horrifying alleged stabbing on the evening of New Years Eve at Pakenham Station.…
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Soil clean-up wait continues
A giant asbestos-riddled soil mound in Bangholme’s Green Wedge still remains, despite an order for its removal by the end of 2025. In the latest…
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Housing plan for Berwick’s Manuka Road
After a contentious two year dispute, a housing plan for an 18-hectare site including the historical Clover Cottage on Manuka Road, Berwick has been released.…
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OPINION: How should Victorians celebrate Australia Day this year?
It is 2026, and Australia remains the only Commonwealth country without a national treaty with its Indigenous peoples. Other settler nations, such as Canada, New…