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Oasis opens for a cause

Suzanne is a self-proclaimed plant addict, and her little oasis, "Serendipity," in Kooweerup is being opened for just one day. A spectacular array of...

The write turn

A late start hasn’t slowed William Porter, who swapped corporate life for creative storytelling and hasn’t looked back since. Now 75, he continues to...

Waiting in emergency: Mental health upgrades on the way

Upgrade works may have led to dismally-high numbers of mental health patients languishing in Dandenong and Casey hospital emergency departments, according to the State...

Last boom gates down at Webster Street

The last of 27 level crossings have been removed on the Cranbourne and Pakenham lines. The milestone was marked by the dismantling of boom gates...

Major upgrades for Main Street now underway

Construction is now beginning on the long-awaited Main Street revitalisation. On Friday October 24, Cardinia Shire Council along with the state government and Blue Peak...

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...

Eagles on the board with thrilling win

Coomoora and HSD were the only two teams to score more than 200 runs in round 3 of the Dandenong District Cricket Association (DDCA)...