Gains toward a violence-free South East
A four-year strategy led by Women’s Health in the South East has been hailed for taking steps towards a more gender-equitable, violence-free region.
WHISE’s Promoting...
Families torn apart
Medicating children with ADHD and Autism remains a deeply contested issue, particularly in cultural and religious communities across south east and wider Australia.
South Sudanese...
Parliament may reopen self-defence debate
A petition to reform Victoria’s self-defence laws has surged past 10,000 signatures in a week, signalling growing public anger after Parliament last week refused...
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...
Frustrations and concerns continue amidst consultation for Kramer Drive car park
The recent announcement by the City of Casey to conduct consultation on the Kramer Drive car park in Berwick has been met with objections...
Hoon-meet cars fail the unroadworthy test
More than 150 drivers accused of taking part in illegal hoon gatherings across Greater Dandenong were requested by police to surrender their cars for...
Unlock your imagination
As Book Week celebrates the power of stories, local authors continue to inspire young minds, encouraging creativity, empathy, and the joy of reading. Gazette...
The Urban Nanna effect
In a world that often feels fast and overwhelming, Matilda has found clarity in the rhythms of nature. Through permaculture, she’s discovering how small,...
Pressure mounts on Battin as Liberals slip in the polls
Pressure is mounting on local MP and Opposition Leader Brad Battin after continued decline in opinion polls less than a year since he took...
Rising fury against levy
As annual rate notices prepare to land in mailboxes, anger is brewing in the community.
Nearly 200 locals, including Cardinia Shire Cr Trudi Paton, packed...
Rotary Debutantes Shine Bright
Four hundred family and friends attended the annual Rotary Club of Pakenham Debutant Ball on Saturday 16 August. Twenty 26 debutants and partners were...
Casey councillors slash CEO powers to $5m
Casey councillors have cut back a proposal to give the CEO authority to sign off on contracts worth up to $15 million, with councillors...
Basketball dream slammed by Council
A Pakenham father has launched a petition urging Cardinia Shire Council to “Let the Kids Play” after his 14-year-old son was told to remove...
