150 year back to school in Pakenham
As it was back to school last week, 2025 marks 150 years since Pakenham saw its first school students.
Pakenham State School was first established...
Councillors overturn the tables on officers, delivers church
Follow Baptist Church’s attempt to find a home for their Sunday Service was about to be rejected but the divine intervention of councillors ensured...
“Unfinished business” leads Broadbent to stand as independent
Longtime member for Monash, Russell Broadbent will stand as an independent in the upcoming Federal Election announcing he has “unfinished business”.
Mr Broadbent is one...
Urgent Repairs Needed for Kitchen Road
Upper Beaconsfield residents are facing a “dangerous crisis” as the entire 950-meter length Kitchen Road has deteriorated into a hazard.
It’s severely damaged with corrugations,...
Council working on ’high priority’ Thewlis Road intersection
A host of upgrades are on the horizon for Thewlis Road including a new intersection on the Princes Highway which will accommodate the brand-new...
Backlash over Puffing Billy
Puffing Billy’s decision to cancel Australia Day celebrations sparked a heated debate in Cardinia Shire.
Puffing Billy chief executive officer Stefanie Straub said the...
Desperate bid for safety
Local cyclists are calling for motorist and local authorities to help change the culture of road safety.
Pakenham resident and sales manager of Trek...
Nine wanted in Crime Stoppers blitz
Nine wanted people mainly from Casey have been targeted in Crime Stoppers Victoria’s latest blitz.
CSV chief executive Stella Smith said information was sought...
Collision at Pakenham Secondary
Police responded to a crash by the entrance of Pakenham Secondary College on Monday 3 February.
It is understood a car crashed into a tree...
SEMMA proposes tax-cut revival
In a “back to basics” call, a South East peak group has proposed the halving of the company tax rate for Australian manufacturers ahead...
Back up energy celebrated in Cockatoo
A large community energy hub was paid a visit by the Minister for Energy and Resources on Wednesday 29 January.
Resilience in the...
Nominations for Stan Henwood Award open
Community members are encouraged to submit nominations to recognise local volunteers who have dedicated their time and efforts to improving and enriching the Cardinia...
Self-defence laws remain “weak”
Victims say their security and peace of mind have been shaken after Parliament refused to review self-defence laws, despite rising crime in Casey and...
