Teens charged with alleged armed robberies
Five boys from Dandenong, Casey and Cardinia have been charged following series of alleged armed robberies across metropolitan Melbourne yesterday.
Mill Park Divisional Response Unit...
Emerald Ambulance Auxiliary gets member boost
The Emerald Ambulance Auxiliary recently received a significant boost, welcoming six new community-minded locals to its committee, with the door always open for anyone...
South East saviours give unconditional care
A ground-breaking program to disrupt child sexual exploitation in Melbourne’s South East has marked its first decade.
In 2015, the Young Women’s Program (YWP) run...
Garfield North Community Centre takes shape
Construction is progressing on the much-needed Garfield North Community Centre, a multifunctional space for local residents and organisations to hold community gatherings and events.
Since...
Local students set for the big stage
Pakenham Consolidated School’s choir will sing on the big stage for the first time, having been selected alongside other local schools for this year’s...
Casey ‘naughty list’ unreasonable: CRRA
Casey Residents and Ratepayers Association has criticised Casey Council placing mother-of-three Jillian Nambu on "an orchestrated 'resident naughty list' after she sent five emails...
A hero among us
Arnold Dix is not one to seek the spotlight, yet his actions have saved dozens of lives under unimaginable pressure. His quiet strength and...
Officer’s Zahra to play on the big stage
Local sports lover and Geelong Cats fanatic Zahra Reilly will be a part of the AFL’s Grand Final Auskick team this year, where she...
Magic beneath the mud: Sheree Marris dives into Western Port wonders
For years, marine biologist Sheree Marris believed she had to travel overseas to witness the world’s most spectacular marine life. But now, the award-winning...
Pakenham house prices at new high
Pakenham recorded a new high mark in median house price in the June quarter, jumping three per cent, or $20,000, over the March quarter...
Travellers urged to check luggage for hitchhiking toads
An unexpected guest has been found in a Melbourne motel room - and it wasn't on the booking list. Agriculture Victoria is urging travellers...
More than 80 new services for Gippsland Line
Passengers on the Gippsland Line will soon enjoy more than 80 news weekly on the Gippsland Line as the state government reveals upgrades timetables...