Soil needed to dig deeper into microbiome research
This World Microbiome Day, Agriculture Victoria is launching an expression of interest campaign to encourage farmers to donate soil samples to a National...
Police officer allegedly drink-driving in Beaconsfield
An off-duty police officer was allegedly detected drink driving in Beaconsfield on Thursday 26 June.
The 36-year-old woman stationed in the police's eastern Melbourne region...
Buyer for Peter Stevens Dandenong
Buyers have been found for the majority of collapsed retailer Peter Stevens Motorcycles, including its Dandenong outlets.
KordaMentha administrators of the 55-year-old retailing giant announced...
When global conflict causes local turbulence
In our first column we wrote about youth crime and the cracks forming in Australia’s social fabric.
We return to those cracks - but...
Locals mourn the passing of Lyn Stephenson OAM
Locals are paying tribute to community icon Lyn Stephenson OAM, who passed away on Friday 27 June.
Ms Stephenson was a dedicated member of local...
Be a Green Leader
A grassroots push for greener living is taking root in Casey, where residents recently joined a hands-on composting session to learn how small changes...
Changing one life at a time
While it may look like your everyday op shop, many shoppers are likely unaware of the vital role their purchase has in supporting Remar’s...
Cranbourne men charged over commercial copper theft in Newborough
Police have charged six people, including two men from Cranbourne, after a lengthy investigation into copper thefts from a former hospital site in Newborough...
Charity launches legal fight for ‘survival’
Narre Warren charity Bk 2 Basics intends to mount a legal fight saying it will be otherwise forced to close under new “impossible” restrictions...
Big Morning Tea funds raised for cancer
Oakgrove Community Centre in Narre Warren South saw the local community come together for Cancer Council’s Biggest Morning Tea event.
Held on Wednesday, 18...
SEMMA praises gas-transition changes
A South East manufacturers’ group has welcomed the State Government’s “about face” on an immediate ban of gas appliances.
The transition from gas to electric...
Pakenham East continues to grow
While no official name remains for Pakenham East, despite Cardinia Shire officially adopting Honora Fields last year, development continues with housing, playgrounds and permits...
Following the family tree
The saying “the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree” perfectly captures Adrian Funston’s life—a story of steadfast dedication and community spirit inherited from...
