News
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Christmas Spirit Unbroken
While Christmas is a time for joy, the Beaconsfield community were disheartened by the theft of public Christmas decorations. The Beaconsfield Progress Association (BPA) is…
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NDIS battle
For Nurindah Lestari and Tony Sullivan, NDIS was meant to be a lifeline, but it’s now a source of ’stress’ as they battle for adequate…
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Parked and persecuted
Individuals with chronic illness are exercising their right to double parking, yet a disturbing trend of abuse is emerging. Berwick residents Steph Widdowson and Mary-Anne…
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Driver arrested after ramming police car in Berwick
A man has been arrested after allegedly ramming a police vehicle in a stolen Ford Ranger in Berwick on Saturday night (14 December). Police say…
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Christmas Miracle
CFA, Salvation Army, and Pakenham Huskies Basketball Club joined forces for a heartwarming toy collection event at Cardinia Life Stadium from December 12-13. The event…
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Extreme fire danger and total fire bans declared for most of Victoria
A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the Mallee, Wimmera, Northern Country, North Central, South West, Central and West and South Gippsland districts…
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Toy Run roars to the island
Approximately 400 colourfully adorned bikes roared across Bass Highway on Sunday 8 December in the Annual Phillip Island Toy Run with riders providing much-needed assistance…
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Christmas at Lakeside
Christmas at Lakeside Pakenham was another resounding moment of seasonal joy with hundreds of local families having a special visit with Santa on Saturday 14…
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Rail disruptions during Metro Tunnel ‘rehearsals’
Disruptions are expected for the Cranbourne and Pakenham services as part of ‘dress rehearsals’ for the impending Metro Tunnel. Over this weekend (14-15 December), passengers…
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Place these square brackets please
The Giving Machines made their official debut at [Westfield Fountain Gate] on Wednesday 27 November, with the pair in the local shopping centre some of…
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Hot loads cost Casey
The City of Casey has seen a significant spike in garbage truck fires in the last year due to the improper disposal of lithium-ion batteries…
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Transformative year for Nas Recovery Centre
Community organisation Nas Recovery Centre celebrated the achievements and visions for its major drug and alcohol support program Path2Home on Friday 6 December. Starting around…












