An accused killer has asked a magistrate to throw out his murder charge, claiming a young woman could have died from a drug overdose before he allegedly hid her body in a fridge. Prosecutors allege Marat Ganiev, 53, killed 19-year-old Isla Bell in the early…
Art is writ small at Greater Dandenong’s long-running 9 by 5 exhibition. A much-loved annual fixture, 157 artists from around Australia have submitted diminutive works…
When things feel heavy, and we are afraid, angry or bewildered, God holds us close and travels with us. The New Testament of the Bible tells how Jesus went out…
Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 528593 Casey Grammar School officially opened the Joan Reid Learning Centre this month. Chairman of the Board Malcolm Wells officially declared the building open…
Last night at approximately 1.00am, the owner of a farm in Tynong woke up to the sound of gun shots, at which point he called Triple Zero (000). Several units…
Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 535656 Following an overwhelmingly successful event in 2025, South East Community Links (SECL) is bringing its Bring Your Bills Day back to Pakenham this…
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A major dam upgrade will see 21 hectares of native bushland cleared and Cardinia Reservoir Park closed for up to three years, prompting concern from nearby residents. Upper Beaconsfield resident…
In the early hours of a Sunday morning, 43 young theatre enthusiasts are preparing for their junior musical show just three short weeks away — some will be taking the…
The State Government plans to deliver fresh promises of more houses and thousands of jobs for the City of Casey. The Allan Labor Government pledges to unlock 6800 locals jobs…
Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 255946 Greater Dandenong’s library staff, parking inspectors and rubbish collectors are set to vote on a potential strike from next month, with their union…
A draft council report has called for the State Government to scale back its plans for giant apartment towers in Springvale and Noble Park CBDs. The Government recently released Train…
