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Fire fears mount

Residents are fearful after grass on a vacant block grew to shoulder height during the fire danger period, despite repeated complaints to Cardinia Shire...

Fire chiefs warn of electrical dangers

Victoria’s fire services are calling on households to keep the safety and maintenance of their electrical equipment and appliances top of mind. Once a house...

It’s summer – time for a barbie

It’s summer, which means many things, but one of the best parts of the season is having a good old-fashioned Aussie barbecue. The sizzle of...

Seven tips to surviving the Boxing Day sales

Lifeline prepares for influx over holidays

Cardinia crime shows no signs of improvement

Crime surge shows no relief

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Sport

2025 In Review – Cardinia’s win highlighted by marvellous Grogan hattrick

It was a moment like no other. Cardinia pace bowler Josh Grogan achieved the feat every bowler dreams of - taking a hat-trick. His spell came...

2025 In Review – Smith writes name in history

Ash Smith’s form in the latter stages of the District season for Officer will be written into the club’s history books with the former...

Lions get three on the trot

Pakenham’s momentum is rolling into the second half of the season after the Lions picked up their third straight win in round eight of...

Laban continues to shoot goals for Vic

Narre Warren netball star Piuti Laban has been selected to represent Victoria once again in the Under-19 National Championships next year. The 18-year-old shooter, who...

Bulls spoil Yabbies party

Cardinia spoiled Pakenham Upper/Toomuc’s Christmas with a stunning 13-run upset win at Gunton Oval in round eight of the Casey Cardinia Cricket Association (CCCA)...

Hawks cruise into T20 finals

Some round 3 matches from the Dandenong District Cricket Association (DDCA) T20 competition were caught up last Tuesday, setting up some exciting match-ups in...

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Entertainment

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...

What’s On

Christmas Lunch If you’re on your own or experiencing hardship and need some friendship a meal and good company this Christmas. Come along and join a...

Q&A with local resident Michael Bodey

What are some achievements you’re proud of? I’ve spent 25 years officiating for Athletics Victoria, I stay actively involved with the RSL, I’ve been ballroom...

What’s On

Garfield Christmas Festival The annual ‘Garfield Christmas Festival’ is back for another year and is bigger than ever! Garfield will again be filled with festive spirit...

Q&A with Rose Deng, Casey advocate and youth worker

What was your experience like fleeing Sudan during the war, and what are some of your most vivid memories from that time?  My parents were...

What’s On

Pakenham Cup Southside is set for a massive summer celebration as the Ladbrokes Pakenham Cup Day returns to Pakenham Racing Club on Saturday, 13 December...

In Business

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...

Bargains at Patties Christmas sale

Bargains at Patties Christmas Carpark Sale, Saturday, 13 December. Patties Food Group has always prioritised people and its community first, from local school fundraisers to...

Christmas Spirit At Brewsters

Brewsters Foodstore and Cafe, nestled in the heart of Garfield where their warm smiles will make you feel right at home. Catch up with friends...

Little Saints Christmas Spirit

As Christmas approaches, Little Saints Drouin is filled with the kind of magic that only community and families can spark! At this time of year,...

Christmas meats sorted at Heritage Springs

Heritage Springs Meats has you covered for all your Christmas meats and poultry. Orders are being taken now. Call in and talk to the friendly...

Feel like you’re in Spain

Get ready for a night that feels like you have stepped straight into the heart of Spain. Karavana Flamenca join forces with A Las...

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Next level Cricket facilities coming

A joyful group of Maroons watched eagerly as the first sod was turned for the construction of an electronic scoreboard at Upper Beaconsfield Recreation...

Suspect caught after good Samaritan alerts police

Cardinia Eyewatch reports a 45-year-old man in a stolen car collided with another vehicle in Pakenham earlier this week, injuring a teenage boy who...

Pakenham SES awards Life Membership to legends

Three long-serving volunteers from the Pakenham unit of Victoria State Emergency Service (VICSES) have been awarded Unit Life Membership, recognising decades of service to...

Suspicious house fire in Clyde North

Detectives from the Arson and Explosives Squad are investigating following a suspicious house fire in Clyde North. Emergency services responded to reports of the fire...

Rates cap set at 2.75%

Council rates will be capped at 2.75 per cent for the coming year by the State Government, in line with the Essential Services Commission...

‘We are all here to serve,’ Crugnale disputes council frustrations

Bass MP Jordan Crugnale has questioned Cardinia Shire’s frustrations over its share of funding for Crown land, saying "we are all here to serve"...

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