Knife-wielding burglar arrested
Police charged a youth following an alleged aggravated burglary in Beaconsfield on Friday, 21 March.
It is alleged the boy entered the garage of...
Gembrook Cemetery taps off entrances due to tree concern
Gembrook Cemetery currently has only one entry as the trustees have decided to close off the rest amid concerns about falling branches and trees...
Growing Deficit Amid Rising Costs
Cardinia Shire Council is facing a growing financial shortfall, as its latest report reveals a $7.8 million deficit, forecasted to be $3.5 million...
Residents weigh in on cannabis decrim
There is a mixed reaction from local shoppers and shopkeepers following the push to decriminalise cannabis and focus police resources on ‘real crime’.
These...
Running for hope
‘It’s a marathon not a sprint’, is a well-known saying that Pakenham’s Andrew ‘Googzy’ Thorpe lives in the most literal terms. Recently participating in...
Rabbits plague spreads
It took 70 years for rabbits to colonise Australia, devastating the environment and threatening over 300 native species. Gazette journalist AFRAA KORI discusses...
Casey records highest crime numbers since 2016
Casey recorded the highest criminal offences since 2016 in the 2024 calendar year, according to the latest crime statistics.
A total of 27,285 offences were...
Limbrick weighs in on Casey meeting
Local southeastern Libertarian MP David Limbrick has spoken out in support of local Casey residents amidst the March council meeting.
Limbrick said that motoring...
Casey Council will advocate on proposed waste transfer station
Casey Council is on the same page on the proposed Hampton Park Waste Transfer Station, as the Mayor will write to the Planning Minister...
Building up for second lake gathering
With the second community gathering at Guru Nanak Lake set for Sunday, 23 March, Michael Ball, event organiser and resident, isn’t willing to let...
‘Play fair’, Gippsland Jersey calls out big supermarket dominance
A new Government report on supermarkets has renewed scrutiny of Coles and Woolworths, prompting a local milk producer who has fallen victim to their...
Application lodged for Costco in Pakenham
After years of expectation for a fateful return, Costco appears to have applied for another permit in the South East - this time in...