News
-
Clyde Road Upgrade donates to Treasuring Our Trees
A Dandenong Ranges community project is carving up a storm after Major Road Projects Victoria donated 25 tree logs to Treasuring Our Trees. Having collected…
-
Battin critical of government response to alleged childcare sex offender
Berwick MP and opposition leader Brad Battin has been critical of the Victorian Government’s response to the harrowing news of a childcare worker who has…
-
Pakenham and Berwick Shows up for top awards
The South East is well represented in this year’s Victorian Agricultural Show Awards with the Pakenham Show nominated in three categories. The Berwick Show is…
-
Payne welcomes child-abuse liability reform
Legalise Cannabis MP Rachel Payne has welcomed the State Government’s intent to hold churches vicariously liable for child sexual abuse committed by their clergy. It…
-
Debate erupts over victim safety alerts
Family violence survivors say they are being left in the dark when their abusers are released from custody, in the wake of a Coroner’s report…
-
Stable worker dies after horse incident at Cranbourne Training Centre
A 43-year-old female stable employee, who had an “incredible” amateur race riding career, has died at the Cranbourne Training Centre on the morning of Tuesday…
-
Racecourse/Bald Hill Road intersection closed on Sunday
The intersection of Racecourse Road and Bald Hill Road will be closed to traffic on Sunday as Major Road Projects Victoria has hit an important…
-
Two teens charged after three-day crime spree
The two Dandenong teenagers arrested yesterday in Pakenham have been charged after their alleged involvement in a three-day crime spree. North West Metro Regional Crime…
-
Metro Tunnel works to disrupt trains over the next week
Cranbourne and Pakenham lines will be disrupted over the next week, as construction and trial operations continue within the Metro Tunnel. Buses will replace metropolitan…
Digital Editions
Sport
-
Cannons carry out demolition job
Casey Cannons recorded its biggest win of the season in the Men’s Vic League (MVL2) competition as it thumped Knox 11-1. Tristan Chaffey’s consistency this…
-
Referee shortage leads to nil all draw
Pakenham Eels and Casey Warriors faced an extraordinary moment on the weekend as they prepared for their local NRL Victoria Men’s Second Grade local derby…
-
Storm celebrate Pride Round with crucial win
Cardinia Storm celebrated Pride Round with a big victory over Frankston in the Women’s Metro 1 South competition, winning 3-1. It was a special day…
-
Atkins makes most of Vic Country opportunity despite loss
Having banged on the selection door for several weeks, Drouin’s Brodie Atkins got added to Vic Country’s squad for its second game of the under-18s…
-
Vic Country girls on big stage
There were 10 local girls in action for Vic Country’s girls on the weekend, with Dandenong Stingrays pair Nalu Brothwell and Alice Cunnington leading the…
-
Understrength Dandenong Stingrays beaten
Dandenong Stingrays went down in a pair of tight games against Geelong Falcons on Sunday. Both sides were missing their Vic Country boys and girls,…
Entertainment
-
Casey’s top citizen leads on stroke awareness
Antonia “Toni” Arfaras has spent over three decades changing lives across the City of Casey — but this year, her efforts have been officially recognised.…
-
“It would’ve killed me outright” – Freak accident survivor honoured with 2025 Casey Equity and Inclusion Award
For more than three decades, Narre Warren resident, Ren Tumath, has been quietly, but significantly, reshaping the way the City of Casey includes the queer…
-
Unbridled joy reigns at Paul Wade Cup
More than 160 young soccer players vied for the fifth annual Paul Wade Cup at St John’s Regional College, Dandenong on Monday 5 May. St…
-
MPs reveal their families’ journeys
South-East MPs have shared stories on their migrant families’ journeys to Australia and their sense of identity. Holt MP Cassandra Fernando and state upper house…
-
Food charity stays open in January
Dandenong charity Cornerstone Contact Centre has received a helping hand to keep its doors open in January. After the Christmas cheer, hampers and lunches, many…
-
Sowing a passion for the garden
Twelve years ago, Bryan Hunter was given a ‘blank cheque’ to lead Athol Road Primary School’s environmental studies program. Since then, he and his students…
In Business – Sponsored
-
Why over 50’s are rethinking downsizing
Why over 50’s are rethinking downsizing Thousands of Victorians who over 50 are rejecting the ordinary, cookie-cutter approach to downsizing their home. Whether you have…
-
Heavy M.E.T.A.L Launches Affordable Online Program to Help Men Overcome Anger
Heavy M.E.T.A.L (Men’s Education Towards Anger and Life), an initiative dedicated to supporting men in reclaiming control over their emotions and lives, has unveiled a…
-
Cardinia Business Breakfast: A Morning of Insight and Inspiration
Wednesday morning’s Cardinia Business Breakfast was a resounding success, bringing together over 130 local businesspeople for a morning of connection, collaboration, and forward-thinking discussions. The…
-
Art with Purpose: Pakenham Leading from the Heart
Last week, I had the privilege of walking through the heart of Pakenham with the Leader of the Opposition, Brad Battin. From small businesses to…
-
Volunteer at The Bridge
At The Bridge, our purpose is to empower lives and inspire futures by providing holistic support to people with disabilities. We are always looking for…
-
Celebrating 50 Years of Volunteer-Powered Education
This National Volunteer Week, Community College Gippsland (CCG) proudly celebrates 50 years of volunteer-driven education and community impact. In 1975, a passionate group of teachers…
Digital Editions
More News
-
Proposed loss of 500 trees sinks house permit
A proposed two-story home in Upper Beaconsfield has been rejected by VCAT due to it requiring more than 550 trees to be cut down. Cardinia…
-
Is police resourcing keeping up?
The latest crime statistics have led residents in Casey and Cardinia to question whether police have sufficient resources to respond promptly to the rising number…
-
Youth basketball shines on the court
Cardinia Shire Council teamed up with Standout Basketball to host a basketball program, offering students a positive way to connect with peers and build meaningful…
-
Two Beaconhills students get top award
Two Beaconhills College high-achieving students have received a prestigious Premier’s Award for excellence in their VCE subjects. 2024 graduate Charlotte Moseley, Berwick Campus, was honoured…
-
Hammer-wielding thugs attack teens
Two young women were sitting in their car when two hammer-wielding men allegedly launched a sudden and terrifying late-night attack. Police confirmed they received a…
-
Is police resourcing keeping up?
The latest crime statistics have led residents in Casey and Cardinia to question whether police have sufficient resources to respond promptly to the rising number…