News
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Overdoses’ fatal toll climbs in Greater Dandenong
Drastic action, including medically-supervised injecting, is required to curb soaring numbers of people dying from unintended drug overdoses, say experts. In the five years 2019-’23,…
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Shisha cafes destroyed by suspicious fires
Two shisha lounges in Greater Dandenong have been destroyed by suspicious fires in the early hours of Saturday 30 August. FRV firefighters found a building…
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Rooming houses under the radar
Neighbours have been shocked to discover an unannounced rooming house is being built in their leafy Dandenong street. Without notification or even a planning permit,…
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Driver arrested after alleged 140km/h escapade
A 22-year-old woman has been arrested after police tracked an allegedly speeding stolen car from Springvale to Chadstone. Patrolling officers say they saw the white…
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Berwick woman imprisoned after embezzling almost $150K from family friend
Former Berwick Junior Football Club President Kate Murphy has been sentenced to 112 days in prison for embezzling almost $150K in her former role at…
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Seeking the Westall UFO ‘truth’
A researcher is leading calls for a federal inquiry to finally shed light on Australia’s best-known UFO mystery, Westall 1966. More than 200 students and…
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Trips to the country
Spring into Queensland Country for a season of colour, flavour, and celebration. Rolling hills, blooming gardens, and vibrant landscapes set the stage for festivals, farmers’…
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Call to save 43 Oasis trees
Green groups are calling for Greater Dandenong Council to save 43 trees making way for the $122 million Dandenong Wellbeing Centre. Most of the doomed…
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Banksia Festival blooms at Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne
The Banksia Festival at Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne, held from 16 to 24 August 2025, celebrated Australian culture through the iconic Banksia genus. Presented by…
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Casting stones
Gembrook residents are demanding answers from Cardinia Shire Council after repeated tyre damage and safety risks on Ure Road have left drivers out of pocket…
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Principal hits the drums for charity
Beaconhills College will launch an inaugural Battle of the Super Bands charity event on Friday 5 September. The event will see student bands from the…
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Biosecurity projects funded
Minister for Agriculture Ros Spence has announced $15 million for 22 projects that will strengthen Victoria’s biosecurity and safeguard livestock industries as part of the…
