Tall tales – all in a day’s work
Under a gruelling 12-hour deadline, about 60 students from Lyndale Secondary College published their own books for charity. At 8am […]
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Hope springs eternal
“Hope springs eternal in the human breast: Man never is, but always to be blest” is from a poem by […]
Signing on for ‘peace and understanding’
Faith leaders signed a statement of “common humanity” at an Interfaith Network of Greater Dandenong annual gathering on Wednesday 19 […]
Making an impact one book at a time
A volunteer who read for young new arrivals in the country highlights the impact of reading on the children. Bahara […]
‘Too many women are dying’: Councillors back family violence intervention review
Casey Council will investigate new ways to tackle family violence in the municipality after councillors unanimously backed a feasibility report […]
New leadership at Casey Council
Casey has a new leadership team, with Cr Michelle Crowther elected Mayor and Cr Anthony Walter appointed Deputy Mayor following […]
‘Dickensian’ dystopia: What’s to blame for rooming house ‘explosion’?
A Greater Dandenong councillor has accused Labor councillors of “watering down” her call for action on “excessive” numbers of rooming […]
On the Land: Apple of the industry’s eye
It’s no surprise that Lauren Fankhauser of Fankhauser Apples is being honoured with an award for her work in apple […]
People in Profile: Teen author’s debut novel
A Year 11 student from the Pakenham Campus of Beaconhills College has hit a massive achievement, publishing her first novel. […]
Teen author’s debut novel
PRECEDE Launching your first published book is a dream for many budding authors. But for Year 11 student Imogen Green, […]
World-class jazz coup for Bunjil
Leading jazz artists are set to grace Bunjil Place as part of this year’s Melbourne International Jazz Festival. In October, […]
Rotary debutantes shine bright
Now in its 40th year, the Rotary Club of Pakenham Debutante Ball proudly celebrated this special milestone by presenting two […]
Casey locks in waste plan as Hallam landfill nears closure
Casey’s household rubbish will stop being sent to Hallam Road landfill from July 2027, with councillors backing a regional contract […]
Hampton Park student takes top honours in national writing competition
A Hampton Park Secondary College student has been recognised on the national stage after taking out the 2026 Outback Writers […]
Parliament petition push against Clyde North data centre
Residents opposing a proposed $1.1 billion data centre in Clyde North are collecting written signatures for a petition they hope […]
Victoria’s largest VicRoads customer service centre to open in Pakenham on 16 November 2026
Customers across Melbourne's south-east will soon have access to Victoria's largest VicRoads Customer Service Centre, with a new facility in […]
Stolen vehicle prompts police dog squad
Victoria Police Dog Squad Unit was seen investigating an incident regarding a stolen vehicle on Army Road. The white Subaru […]
‘RISK, PREPARE, TRAVEL, SURVIVE’: New bushfire-risk module for workers
Australia’s first nationally consistent bushfire safety learning experience specifically designed for people who live, work or travel in high-risk bushfire […]
Call for education overhaul
One Nation’s Victorian leader Warren Pickering has accused teachers of encouraging students to walk out of class for an “ideologically […]
Man charged after carjacking and Eastlink collision
A Clayton man has been charged and a Pakenham man is under police guard following a carjacking in Bentleigh and […]
Machete-armed man jailed for ’frightening’ kidnap
An armed man who “frighteningly” kidnapped an ex-partner in his car in Clyde North after threatening to slay her and […]
Call for education overhaul
One Nation’s Victorian leader Warren Pickering has accused teachers of encouraging students to walk out of class for an “ideologically […]
Further 200 reservist positions to be recruited
Pakenham and Narre Warren are among the 200 reservist positions being recruited in Victoria Police to free up serving officers […]
Tears flow at Kooweerup
Tears were shed as Vietnam veterans and community members gathered in Kooweerup to mark 60 years since the Battle of […]
Long Tan commemorated
Pakenham RSL has expanded its traditional wreath-laying into a formal ceremony commemorating Vietnam Veterans’ Day for the first time. About […]
‘A new direction’: Premier Carroll appoints Royal Commission into building sector
Victorian Premier Ben Carroll has called a Royal Commission regarding crime and misconduct in Victoria’s construction industry. In a statement […]
Deep breath required as Bunyip prepares for early onslaught
Bunyip will need to be fully prepared for a Buln Buln barrage when the Bulldogs and Lyrebirds meet in Sunday’s […]
Let the boys play football
A mouth-watering clash that means absolutely nothing in the grand scheme of things - that’s the intriguing juxtaposition that confronts […]
One Nation-Coalition majority in Upper House: poll
The Liberal Nationals (LNP) and One Nation are on track to form an Upper House majority in November's state elections, […]