Kooweerup honours locals on Australia Day
Australia Day in Kooweerup was another excellent celebration, uniquely honouring the next generation alongside a special Citizen of the Year.
The annual gathering at the...
Lang Lang celebrates local citizens
The town of Lang Lang has a strong community despite its small size, and that fact is always on display during its Australia Day...
Liberal Party members left puzzled by candidate hopeful’s alleged AI image with Jess Wilson,...
A former Liberal candidate for Pakenham, hopeful of being preselected again this year, has puzzled colleagues after placing an allegedly AI-generated image of himself...
Robb Evans is Cardinia Shire’s 2026 Citizen of the Year
An honour born of tragedy, Pakenham resident Robb Evans has been named Cardinia Citizen of the Year for his ongoing support of young people...
Emerald recognised as haven of the arts
Emerald is a haven for the arts, and that passion has been given well-deserved recognition at Cardinia’s Australia Day awards.
The Emerald Arts Society won...
Mother takes torch, named Senior Citizen of the Year
A lifetime of quiet compassion has been brought into the spotlight, with longtime volunteer Maureen Timms named 2026 Senior Citizen of the Year at...
Cockatoo teen wins Young Citizen of the Year
At just 18, Eliza Owen from Cockatoo has already saved lives, rebuilt hope, and inspired a community.
Last night, the Cardinia Shire Council recognised...
New hospitality era for Cranbourne
A change of ownership six months ago has marked a new chapter for Cranbourne landmark The Amazing Grace, with hospitality veteran Adam Sadiqzai returning...
Turning tragedy into action: Latrobe Citizen of the Year
A Casey mother who transformed personal tragedy into a powerful campaign to protect other children has been named La Trobe Citizen of the Year...
Teens flee stolen-car crash on Monash Freeway
Up to eight teen boys fled from a stolen car after a two-vehicle crash in Endeavour Hills on Saturday morning 24 January.
The allegedly stolen...
‘End of an era’ as community says goodbye to Mrs Officer
While many local legends were celebrated on Australia Day, the long weekend also marked the loss of an icon with the passing of Carol...
Firefighters battle Nyora blaze
Dozens of firefighters were still monitoring a large shed fire in Nyora as the temperature rose to 40-degrees and over yesterday, placing emergency services...
Traders launch petition demanding Government compensation
Roadworks that disrupted businesses last year have rolled into 2026 with little change.
Angry business owners say the State Government has abandoned them, offering...
