Refugees’ deportation fears rise
Asylum seekers and their supporters are in despair after powers to deport cancelled bridging-visa holders to third countries passed Federal Parliament last week.
According to...
Ways forward for an end to violence
In a collective effort, local organisations joined for a “fresh approach” at Dandenong Market as part of 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence.
Women’s...
Monitor the money
Catching up with a few mates over a beer the other day, the issue of council mowing maintenance came up.
Pondering the apparent backlog, a...
Driver killed after hitting tree in Garfield
A man has died after his vehicle struck a tree in Garfield early Monday morning 2 December.
The crash occurred on Nar Nar Goon-Longwarry Road...
Stars turn out to Gumbuya for good cause
A dozen Melbourne stars and sports personalities came together on the morning of Thursday 28 November to bring joy to young cancer patients and...
‘Breast friends’ make annual clinic visit
Three lifelong school friends are proving they’re ‘breast friends’ – making an annual pilgrimage from Gippsland to Melbourne for important breast health checks every...
Rental affordability drops
The rental affordability in Greater Melbourne, which includes the City of Casey, has deteriorated, with a rental affordability index (RAI) score of 118 and...
Transit soup kitchen reopens
The Transit Soup Kitchen and Food Support in Narre Warren held its grand reopening on Saturday 23 November, after undergoing renovations earlier this year....
South East serial hoon jailed again
A South East serial hoon has been jailed for more than 30 charges that followed his three months’ imprisonment last year.
Dylan Desmond Milkins, of...
Rooted together
St Margaret’s Berwick Grammar held an exclusive exhibition on November 16 as part of the Primary Years Program (PYP).
Each year, Year 6 students completed...
Corridors for our koalas
Moonlit Sanctuary and Western Port Biosphere Foundation officially launched the three-year Koala Corridor Project in November.
A launching ceremony was held on Wednesday 13 November...
Driver killed after crashing into Pakenham supermarket
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal crash in Pakenham early this morning (Saturday 30 November).
Police say it’s believed a vehicle was travelling...
Old Pakenham bin found in Denmark
A 34-year-old Pakenham bin has been found very far from home.
Melbourne local, Gavin Hulme, was visiting a friend in Denmark when he came across...
