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Fun run raises $21k The 2026 Cardinia Fun Run/Walk concluded successfully on Sunday, 1 March, at Deep Creek Reserve, drawing strong community participation and raising significant funds. A total of 567 people registered, marking an increase on last year’s figures. The 10km run attracted 175 entrants, while 131 took part in the 5km run. The 5km walk saw 130 participants, and another 131 joined the colourful 2.5km event. Delivered by Aligned Leisure, the day promoted health, wellbeing and community connection in an uplifting atmosphere. To date, $21,301.81 has been raised, reflecting generous local support. Organisers thanked participants, volunteers and sponsors for helping create a vibrant and memorable day for Cardinia. Full story and more photos, page 11
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Trio’s crime spree the home and fled the scene. Shortly after, two occupants of a property on Astley Way in Lynbrook woke to commotion inside their home about 4.20am. The alleged intruders were spooked by the occupants and their dogs, before fleeing in a black Audi and a white Mitsubishi ASX. Investigators allege the black Audi was stolen from a Waterways address and the Mitsubishi was stolen from a Preston address during February. Detectives allege the previous incidents are linked to an aggravated burglary at a property on
Salamanca Drive in Clyde North on Monday afternoon. A group of men allegedly stole a wallet before being disturbed by a resident returning home. It is alleged the men fled the scene.There were no injuries. Detectives from the Casey Crime Investigation Unit and the Southern Metro Crime Squad, with assistance from members of the Special Operations Group, arrested three men at a Shafer Circuit address in Endeavor Hills on Monday night (2 March). A 22-year-old man of no fixed abode has been
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charged with numerous offences including home invasion. An 18-year-old Frankston man has been charged with numerous offences including home invasion, armed robbery and arson. A 23-year-old Frankston man has been charged with assaulted related offences. Each of the men were remanded to appear before Melbourne Magistrates’ Court. Anyone with information about the incidents are urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
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Southern Metro Region Crime Squad detectives have charged three men following an extensive investigation into a series of incidents across Melbourne between 23 February and 2 March. It is alleged offenders attempted to gain access to a home on Honeyeater Way in Pakenham on 23 February about 4am. A resident home at the time went to their front door and observed multiple alleged offenders, carrying machetes and baseball bats. It is alleged one of the offenders was also in possession of a firearm. The alleged offenders did not gain access to