Exposed on the frontline
The retail and fast food sectors are some of Australia’s largest employers of junior employees, yet what should be “a blessing is turning into...
Bumble Bee Buzzes Again
The Bumble Bee Baby and Children’s Market returned to Berwick Fields Primary School on Sunday 24 August, attracting local families for a fun-filled day...
Red for a Reason
The Ladies in Red Gala Lunch was held at the Pink Hill Hotel in Beaconsfield on August 24, organised by the local social group...
Age of Steam stops at Pakenham Station
The juxtaposition of new and old was on display over the weekend with the original “Gippslander” train passing through Pakenham.
The Age of Steam stopped...
Have your say on ‘new’ Eumemmerring Creek
Pop-up sessions are set to reveal more on the revival of a section of Eumemmerring Creek into a more natural state.
Melbourne Water is planning...
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...
30 disability homes ‘at risk’ in South East
Thousands of people with complex disabilities are at risk of eviction from group homes that may close due to a looming funding crisis, say...
