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From paper to electronic fines

A new technology is rolled out by Victoria Police to issue penalty infringement notices electronically. The announcement just made today regarding ePins applications will...

Dating apps connected to high rise in sexual assaults

Victoria Police urge sexual offense reporting linked to the use of dating apps, this Sexual Assault Awareness month. Dating apps have become a common way...

Survey reveals crime concerns

With crime rates on the rise, voters in the South East have identified crime as one of the top concerns in the lead-up to...

Blind Bight comes alive at Coastal Communities Festival

A new festival graced the coastal villages in the City of Casey during the past weekend. The inaugural Coastal Communities Festival was held on the...

Dutton to divert SRL funds to airport rail

The Liberal-Nationals Coalition has pledged to cancel $2.2 billion of federal funding for the controversial Suburban Rail Loop (SRL). Opposition leader Peter Dutton labelled...

Probus holds 36th AGM

In March, the Probus Club of Pakenham Inc. held its 36th Annual General Meeting, during which Dianne Roberts was elected and inducted as the...

Change your clocks, check your smoke alarms

As Victorians wind their clocks back this weekend when daylight saving comes to an end, firefighters are reminding people to test their smoke alarms...

Organisers ‘regret’ Libs pledge at Eid prayers

After the loud heckling of Liberal candidates at an Eid prayer event, organisers have conceded it may have been the wrong setting for announcing...

Local farmers shrug off Trump beef

US President Donald Trump singled out Australian beef when he announced worldwide tariffs on all imports, but local producers are “not losing sleep” over...

Smoke forces garbage truck to dump load due to incorrectly disposed waste

An incorrectly disposed household item caused smoke inside a garbage truck in Pakenham, prompting a response from emergency services on April 2. Fortunately, no injuries...

Information sessions for council elections

Casey is inviting residents interested in running in the 2024 council elections to upcoming information sessions to kick start their journey in making a...

Improving Safety in Officer Ward

Residents in Officer can now feel a little safer on the roads, with new safety signs installed at the McMullen Road turn-off on Princes...

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Local leaders call for justice

Outraged and heartbroken, protesters from east and west united at Nicholson Street on April 22, demanding justice after the fatal police shooting of a...