Self-defence review a no-go, disappointment from MPs
The proposal to review Victoria’s current self-defence laws did not go through after a close vote in parliament on Wednesday, 13 August.
It was...
Kid’s dream taken away by thieves
A Pakenham Secondary College student has had his bike stolen for the third time in just 10 weeks totally 4,000 in losses, sparking outrage...
Mother to be sentenced for lying about her kids having cancer
A mother who pleaded for money in Pakenham and across the country while lying about her kids having cancer will soon be sentenced before...
Man arrested following aggravated carjacking
Police have arrested a man in Morwell following an alleged aggravated carjacking in Glen Iris on 12 August.
A man was reversing his ute out...
Reservoir petition handover to Battin
A petition to stop the partial draining of Beaconsfield Reservoir will be presented in Parliament after the local campaign group handed over the list...
Step closer to change
The grim reality of kangaroo and wildlife road fatalities along Wellington Road continues to weigh heavily on the local community, but recent developments...
No hiding for gangs
Youth gang crime is sparking growing concern in Casey and Cardinia, where residents report a rise in petty crime and a growing sense of...
Pakenham Golf return viable and in demand, report says
An independent review of Deep Creek Reserve has concluded a result in favour of the continuation of golf, determining that the course is not...
Protest for Palestinian statehood
A group of pro-Palestine protestors gathered at the steps of Dandenong Market on Saturday 9 August demanding the Federal Government to sanction Israel and...
Lights taken down despite council pause
Heritage Springs residents have been stunned after council contractors removed several other original lamps by mistake, breaching a resolution to halt the continued removal.
Many...
Vital minutes won back
Ambulance Victoria response times in Cardinia Shire and Casey have shown a modest but welcome improvement in the past year, offering hope for faster...
Trapped pigeon concerns locals
A distressing Tiktok video showing a pigeon trapped inside a vacant shop at Pakenham Marketplace has gone viral, drawing international attention.
The footage, originally posted...
Heartfelt farewell for Levi
More than 500 people gathered around the coffin of 16-year-old Levi Syer, struggling to comprehend how a deadly disease could cut the life of...
