News
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Upper Beaconsfield festival returns
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…
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No prosecutions over forklift driver’s “preventable” death
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…
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Road to 2026: conversation with Casey Mayor on State Election advocacy
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…
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New homes fast-tracked in changing suburbs
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.…
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Residents reel as Govt scales up suburbs
Several years ago, Keysborough resident Gaye Guest fought against a City of Greater Dandenong plan for building heights of up to eight storeys in certain…
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Victoria Parliament likely to pass landmark institutional abuse justice reforms
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…
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Noble Park backs bushfire recovery
Noble Park Community Centre raised precious funds to support those impacted by devastating bushfires in Victoria this summer. At a morning tea on Tuesday 10…
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Bushfire register creates summer headache for schools
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…
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Thieves exploit road closures
At a time when local businesses say their livelihoods are under threat from Big Build road closures, one has fallen victim to a costly burglary.…
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Drunk driver sentenced for fatal, high-speed crash
A Clyde North drink driver who lost control at a Tooradin roundabout at high speed resulting in the death of his friend has been jailed…
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Victoria Police granted special powers ahead of Israel president’s Melbourne visit
Victoria Police has been granted special powers ahead of a mass protest planned to coincide with a Israeli president’s visit to Melbourne today (12 February).…
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Local university launches new initiative to provide free professional attire for students
As cost of living increasingly becomes a barrier for many tertiary students, a local Casey university is taking matters into their own hands with their…
