Dandenong Square carjacker jailed
A hammer-holding carjacker who targeted a lone woman in Dandenong Square car park has been jailed.
Brody Spokes, 22, formerly of Pakenham, followed his...
South East takes manufacturing mantle
Greater South East Melbourne (GSEM) is Australia’s manufacturing powerhouse that can drive future economic growth, according to a new report by Deloitte Access Economics.
But...
“No more funerals”: South Sudanese community holds emergency meetings on violence
The South Sudanese Community Association in Victoria (SSCAV) convened two ‘emergency’ meetings to confront recent tragedies and the underlying historical factors that had led...
New statistics reveal Cardinia’s crime spike
The latest crime statistics reveal a sharp rise in offending across Cardinia, with almost 10,000 offences recorded in the year to June 2025 —...
Winning streak continues
Berwick filmmaker Mark Bernard continues to make waves on Australia’s film scene.
He first gained national attention in 2022, winning the Very Short Film Festival...
Millions allocated, results in doubt
The deaths of young South Sudanese Australians through stabbings, gun violence, or under suspicious circumstances have left grieving families questioning whether existing programs are...
High defence fever
Martial arts schools and gyms are reporting a surge in Victorians signing up for self-defence classes, as fears about crime grow and debate over...
Calls to reduce congestion
Cardinia Shire Council has unanimously backed a motion to address growing traffic and road safety concerns in Officer, following strong community calls for action...
Strongman lifts legacy
Clyde North’s own strongman, Jonathan (Jono) Nelio, has made his mark on the global stage, securing an impressive second-place finish in the Open division...
Hall built by musos
An old hall built by the community more than half a century ago and now under threat of demolition, would find itself becoming a...
Aziz and Woodman face court on corruption charges
Casey three-time ex-mayor Sam Aziz and property developer John Charles Woodman have briefly faced court via video link on charges laid by the state’s...
Five arrested after stolen car chase
Five teenagers have been arrested following a lengthy pursuit across the southeastern and eastern suburbs in the early hours of yesterday morning.
The chase followed...
Jigsaw finds the missing piece to the puzzle
A return to his home track has paid handsome dividends for the Cindy Alderson-trained Jigsaw who claimed his second Apache Cat Classic (1200m) at...
