News
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Akoonah Park Men’s Shed celebrates another busy year
The Akoonah Park Men’s Shed can do many great things, but if there is one thing they do especially well, it is throwing a Christmas…
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Sunburn posing painful threat to Victorians’ health
Records released on 16 December reveal the true scale of Victorians requiring emergency assistance for sunburn every year for the past 20 years, according to…
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If we can say ‘Happy Diwali’, why can’t we say ‘Merry Christmas’?
Every year around this time, Australia enters the same strange debate: Should we stop saying “Merry Christmas” so we do not offend anyone? This week,…
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Between the flags: new-arrivals get tips on water-safety
More than 120 newly arrived migrant and refugee mums and children from Melbourne’s South East recently took part in Water Safety Day at the Black…
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Social cohesion workshops begin
Social cohesion workshop registrations are open for residents in the South East. It comes after various Afghan-Australian and Hazara communities clashed over a proposed renaming…
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Parking agreement for Casey Complex
The City of Casey has negotiated an agreement with Monash Health to improve access to parking in the busy Casey Complex precinct. The opening of…
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Thompsons Berwick-Cranbourne Road intersection closure
Berwick-Cranbourne Road and Thompsons Road Intersection Upgrade crews will close the intersection in early 2026 to begin the next stage of major works. From 7pm…
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Residents of outer Melbourne rally to donate blood amid Bondi Beach attack
Residents from Casey, Cardinia and Dandenong are travelling far and wide across Melbourne to donate blood following calls for more donations for those critically injured…
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Local and acclaimed Italian chef Luca Covalea clinches Top Pizza Maker Titles in Oceania
Luca Covalea touched down in his home land of Italy in November as a chef and restaurant owner, but left with an additional title under…
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Sport
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Home is where the heart is
CRANBOURNE BOWLS Home ground advantage counted for heaps on Saturday with Cranbourne’s pennant teams winning both games at home on a warm day where the…
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Building Storm hits Officer
Melbourne Storm’s connection with the local community continued to grow on Saturday with Victoria’s NRL heroes heading to Comely Banks Recreation Reserve in Officer for…
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Home is where the heart is
CRANBOURNE BOWLS Home ground advantage counted for heaps on Saturday with Cranbourne’s pennant teams winning both games at home on a warm day where the…
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Tough as teak Taramansour
A strong belief in his own intuition has been vindicated for local trainer Phillip Stokes after Taramansour scored a commanding victory in the $300,000 Listed…
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Cobras and Blues double up
In DDCA Turf 2, HSD held off another gallant effort from North Dandenong to move to 4-2 for the season and sit third on the…
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Yabbies hold off Seagulls
Pakenham Upper/Toomuc made a statement by handing Tooradin its first loss of the season in round seven of the Casey Cardinia Cricket Association A Grade…
Entertainment
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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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VAAN awards remarkable achievers
The Victorian Afghan Associations Network successfully celebrated great female talents and role models in the Hazara and Afghan communities. Eight females were chosen to be…
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What’s On
Casey City Church Carols Live performances, community carols, visit from Santa, food trucks, rides and fireworks finale. Bring a chair and pack a picnic. –…
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What’s On
Santa photos Santa and his cheerful elf are stopping by the park. Bring your camera to snap your own special photos. – Thursday, 11 December…
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Christmas charities to the fore
Christmas is a time for compassion and generosity, with local organisations are prepared to do more than ever. South East Community Links (SECL) is spreading…
In Business – Sponsored
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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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Always about community and kindness
While Casey Grammar School has evolved and grown significantly in the past 30 years, the very best things about the school remain the same Casey…
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Centenary celebrations, Ivy Ollier turns 100
Ivy Ollier, a Casey local, celebrated her centenary on Tuesday 16 December, with her son Paul and other family members by her side. Throughout the…
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Local festive Christmas display shines
A Narre Warren couple have decked out their homes in Christmas decoration in a mission to “bring the community together”. Paul Limbom and Jess Renwick-Veling,…
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Parking agreement for Casey Complex
The City of Casey has negotiated an agreement with Monash Health to improve access to parking in the busy Casey Complex precinct. The opening of…
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Christmas Lights Competition returns to local estates
Residents across Eve, Avenue, Arbourlea, Allan Farm, Tulliallan, and Sierra Estates are encouraged to attend the annual Christmas Lights Competition. The competition encourages households to…
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Cranbourne Italian Senior Club celebrates Christmas
Cranbourne Italian Senior Club capped off the year with a festive Christmas celebration that highlighted both continuity and renewal within one of the area’s longest-running…
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Tribute to medical pioneers
Two new roads surrounding the new Cranbourne Community Hospital have been named in honour of local healthcare pioneers. Birman Drive honours Dr Sam Birman, a…