News
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$900,000 new project to restore Western Port wetlands
The Western Port Biosphere and RMIT University have launched a new project to restore critical coastal wetlands and protect Western Port’s communities from the growing…
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Rescue efforts recognised in Hastings
The teamwork and rescue efforts of 24 CFA members during a rare and confronting incident at an industrial site in Hastings last July have been…
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Cranbourne North man charged following ram raid
Police have charged a Cranbourne North man following an alleged ram-raid in Moorabbin earlier this week. Police will allege two men used a black Holden…
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Drug ‘patsy’ jailed up to 10 years
A Springvale South man’s role in a home-garage break-in has led police to a stash of nearly 8 kilograms of heroin in his bedroom, a…
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Lights taken down despite council pause
Heritage Springs residents have been stunned after council contractors removed several other original lamps by mistake, breaching a resolution to halt the continued removal. Many…
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Over 2500 charges
Almost 1500 offenders involved in serious and organised crime at all levels across Victoria have been charged by the VIPER Taskforce with more than 2600…
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Thief invades school grounds
A Pakenham Secondary College student has had his bike stolen for the third time in just 10 weeks totally 4,000 in losses, sparking outrage and…
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Single home code to boost housing
Minister for Planning Sonya Kilkenny has announced the ‘Single Home Code’, a state-wide amendment to Victoria’s planning schemes that will streamline approvals for single homes…
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Local students set for the big stage
Pakenham Consolidated School’s choir will sing on the big stage for the first time, having been selected alongside other local schools for this year’s Victorian…
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Council backs Cambodian-Thai peace
City of Greater Dandenong Council will write to Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong expressing the hope of a lasting peace over the recent Thai-Cambodian border…
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Man arrested following aggravated carjacking
Police have arrested a man in Morwell following an alleged aggravated carjacking in Glen Iris on 12 August. A man was reversing his ute out…
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Dan Murphy’s plan near childcare sparks debate
The Botanic Ridge community is opposing a liquor licence application for a new Dan Murphy’s store close to a childcare centre. A petition of objection…
