Applications for council capital grants to open
Stage 1 Project Proposal applications for the 2026/2027 Community Capital Works Grants (CCWG) program will open on Tuesday, 30 September 2025.
The CCWG program is...
About Town: Rare plant flowers, new Pakenham podcast to air
Rare flower blooms
Resident of Evergreen Retirement Village, Helen Moses awoke one recent morning to see a precious lily by her door flowered after 14...
Local police nab several drink and drug drivers in Pakenham road safety operation
Local police caught numerous drivers under the influence in a recent weekend operation, which included the chase and arrest of an e-scooter rider allegedly...
Monash Health’s first surgical robot arrives at Casey Hospital
Casey Hospital has unveiled Monash Health’s first surgical robot, a $4.2 million system funded by a local family’s donation.
The family, who wished to remain...
Top tips to tackle weeds
The Trees for Weeds swap event in Emerald was a resounding success with locals educated on how to tackle those pesky garden invaders.
Cardinia Shire...
Plants galore in Berwick
After a very successful event last year at Akoonah Park, it was an exciting day for the return of the Australian Plants Sale to...
Up and moving under lights after hours
The City of Casey is lighting up select outdoor venues to encourage residents to stay active and connected after sunset.
From now until Tuesday,...
Posthumous exhibition for rarely seen local art
The work of an Emerald artist who dedicated a lifetime to expression outside of the limelight has been posthumously revealed to the Dandenongs’ ecstatic...
Bramleys get top honour
Despite a tough year for farmers, there was much to celebrate at the Cardinia Branch of the Victorian Farmers Federation’s annual lunch, particularly the...
Fire truck breaks down
A Pakenham fire truck broke down multiple times during a car fire sparking fears for firefighter and community safety and fueling further criticism of...
Which way for Pakenham Golf?
Residents have one more week to share their thoughts on the future of Pakenham Golf Course, which has the option of continuing as a...
Bringing the HATitude to Berwick
As Shania Twain said, "The best thing about bein' a woman is the prerogative to have a little fun," and Berwick's Ladies with HATitude...
Battle against graffiti
A longtime Berwick resident, Leigh Lox has spent more than a year advocating for action against graffiti across Southeast, but the issue remains largely...
