News
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Commemoration and advocacy
Ramlegh Family and Community Centre in Clyde North was brimming with love, support and advocacy as the Andres Pancha Anchor Community commemorated a father’s passing…
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Park safety works underway
Cardinia Shire Council has commenced safety works at Officer District Park, where a dangerous drop-off in the main car park has sparked community concern. A…
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Writers awarded
The 2025 Fresh Words Young Writers Awards Ceremony was held at Bunjil Place on Thursday, 19 June, hosted by the Casey Youth Action Committee, where…
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Overnight ram raid in Narre Warren
Police are investigating after a ram raid at a business in Narre Warren overnight between Thursday, 26 and Friday, 27 June. It is understood that…
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Uber carjacker jailed after police pursuit
A carjacker who ordered a cheeseburger and stole an Uber driver’s car in Doveton before dangerously evading a police pursuit has been jailed. Zoe Voice,…
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Plea for Sth East’s 1200 asylum seekers
More than 1200 asylum seekers remain in limbo in the Greater Dandenong-Casey-Cardinia region, an advocate has told a Refugee Week event. In recent years, the…
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Council budget: Little aths’ demolition ‘off the table’
Greater Dandenong Council is set to divert $241,000 into boosting a once-doomed little athletics centre in Dandenong and other sports facilities. At one stage, the…
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Travel times slashed on Suburban Rail Loop: report
The Suburban Rail Loop will cut travel times by up to 30 minutes for South East commuters, according to modelling released by the State Government.…
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When global conflict causes local turbulence
In our first column we wrote about youth crime and the cracks forming in Australia’s social fabric. We return to those cracks – but this…
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Access and adequacy questioned on drought relief
The state government continues to implement support for farmers amidst one of the driest years in recent memory, but not only is its adequacy being…
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Cost of living support day is back
Needed more than ever, the Bring Your Bills day will be back in Pakenham next week, ready to help locals with cost-of-living relief. As bills…
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Syringe machine a topic of pointed debate
Relocating Springvale’s controversial syringe-vending machine may not be the solution to strong community concerns, according to a former mayor. Local leaders are organising a petition…
