A recidivist arsonist who had fallen out with a Hallam couple and set fire to their home has been jailed for up to eight years. Father-of-four Jagath Mallikarachichi, 52, formerly of Clyde North, was sentenced at the Victorian County Court on 2 October after pleading…
We can find ourselves sometimes in fear and anxiety for many reasons. The cause might be the death of a loved one, work stress or…
Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 532490 A 7-times world champion and international self-defence trainer has brought elite knife-defence training to Emerald, leading a second seminar focused on surviving violent…
Upper Beaconsfield Tower Run: Climbing New Heights Upper Beaconsfield will come alive on Sunday the 15th of February when the community hosts the annual Upper Beaconsfield Tower Run and Village…
A state coroner has found the death of a Koo-wee-rup man operating a failing forklift in Dandenong South in 2022 was “preventable”, yet there are no prosecutions afoot. Darren Jeffrey…
With the State Election looming, Casey Council is ramping up a transport-focused advocacy campaign, pushing major projects including the Clyde rail extension, Thompsons Road upgrades and improved bus services. The…
Residents’ right to have a say in proposed high-rises in Springvale and Noble Park may be curtailed, as part of the new train-and-tram activity zones. In these ‘core’ areas, a…
Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 468071 Several years ago, Keysborough resident Gaye Guest fought against a City of Greater Dandenong plan for building heights of up to eight storeys…
A landmark retrospective bill to increase justice for victims and survivors of institutional abuse is expected to pass in Victoria’s Parliament next week with bipartisan support, following strong advocacy from…
Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 533795 Noble Park Community Centre raised precious funds to support those impacted by devastating bushfires in Victoria this summer. At a morning tea on…
Khelaiya Production was born out of sheer love and passion for classical music and the theatre. Awarded for its outstanding contribution to the arts at the City of Greater Dandenong…
Local families in Cardinia and the Yarra Ranges were both confused and upset by sudden school closures on Tuesday 3 and Wednesday 4 February. A statewide policy that informs what…
