14-year-old loses hoop battle against council
A popular, short-lived dispute between Cardinia Shire Council and a 14-year-old basketball player has ended, with the hoop now moved onto private property.
The issue...
Levy breaks the record
A record-breaking petition with nearly 44,000 signatures, with strong local support was tabled in State Parliament on October 14, by Joe McCracken, Liberal Member...
‘Keep Our Doors Open’
Cardinia Council is backing a statewide campaign calling for a 25 per cent increase in funding for neighbourhood houses, warning that underfunding is forcing...
Preserving the Jewel
Cardinia Shire Council has approved the continuation of a master plan review for Emerald Lake Precinct, aiming to revitalise the park as a regional...
Heartfelt farewell for Levi Syer
More than 500 people gathered around the coffin of 16-year-old Levi Syer, struggling to comprehend how a deadly disease could cut the life of...
‘Left high and dry’
Local businesses say they’ve been ‘left high and dry’ by all levels of government. Ongoing roadworks are pushing them to breaking point, with some...
Carols return, but budget concerns linger
Pakenham’s cherished Carols by Candlelight is returning this year, but questions about funding, transparency and council priorities are casting a shadow over the festive...
Security guards powerless as teens exploit legal loophole
A local martial arts instructor and Casey father has raised alarm over laws that stop security guards from intervening in youth crime saying teenagers...
Cardinia Life hijacked by crime
Once a safe haven for sport and community, Cardinia Life is now gripped by a disturbing pattern of car thefts, leaving locals alarmed and...
Kindness on lockdown
Supplies are running low across Casey and Cardinia, forcing charities to police generosity as theft and greed escalate.
Earlier this year, Purton Place Preloved Shop...
Pathway from the Streets
Retired gang members Mar and Moses Riek know firsthand how trapped life on the streets can feel, where escape seems impossible. In a heartfelt...
Educator of the year
Berwick resident David Wilson has been named the winner of the ‘Exceptional Educator’ category at the 2025 Empowered Women in Trades (EWIT) Awards.
The EWIT...
Bunyip Op Shop marks new move
The Bunyip Community Op Shop has moved to a new location, marking their growing support for local residents and groups.
The op shop has moved...
