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Year in Review 2025: Holt’s red wave
2025 was a big year for Holt Member Cassandra Fernando as she won her second term in the May Federal Election with an overwhelming advantage.…
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Youths throw bricks from overpass, damaging cars and injuring a driver
Police are investigating an incident in Springvale, after five vehicles were damaged by a brick in the early hours of Saturday morning. Greater Dandenong Crime…
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Year in Review 2025: Casey’s green wedge planning fights
After years of simmering tension, the planning clash between Casey’s green wedge community and religious organisations reached a breaking point in 2025, as two temple…
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Year in Review 2025: Panda Mart turmoil
International discount retailer Panda Mart landed in Cranbourne in early 2025 and made headlines throughout the year with a roller coaster of incidents. It opened…
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Charges after fatal house fire
Detectives from the Arson and Explosives Squad have charged a woman following a fatal house fire in Clyde North last month. A 29-year-old woman taken…
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Altercation on Monash Freeway prompts police investigation
Victoria Police is investigating a collision that occurred on 3 January on the Monash Freeway between Hallam and Narre Warren. Officers responded to reports following…
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Nurse who never surrenders
For 40 years, Sally has been the heart of Berwick’s hospital — a nurse, leader, and problem-solver whose care has touched generations. “Always stay positive…
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Leading Living Learning
Living Learning Pakenham has welcomed their brand-new CEO, Audra Fenton, who is excited to take the reins of the organisation and develop new ideas to…
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CEO’s last day
After many years in local government, Cardinia CEO Carol Jeffs is departing the shire after almost seven years. Having worked from deep in the country…
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Gardeners fight weeds together
Weeds are more than just a backyard nuisance—they threaten native ecosystems, agriculture, water catchments, natural landscapes, recreational activities, human health, and the economy. Reducing their…
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Geoff’s surprise honour
For Pakenham’s Geoff Young, keeping busy helping the community is just a fact of life with no thought of any accolades or recognition. That all…
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The veteran hero next door
From a humble wheat farm to the skies of World War II, 100-year-old Matthew Moore’s life is a testament to resilience, service, and simple values…












