New Hallam hub for OzHarvest
A new OzHarvest food rescue hub is set to open in the City of Casey in the coming week, looking to deliver 6000 extra...
Backpacks 4 VIC Kids rallies for children amid donation drop
Cranbourne-based Backpacks 4 VIC Kids (B4VK) is feeling the pinch as donations drop in a tough economy, but hope remains as it held its...
Make a difference this tax time
Tax time can be a hassle, but it is also a perfect opportunity to do a little good in the world by making a...
Honour through the quilts of valour
Kindness, love, and giving back to those in need are attributes that are never questioned, but provide clarity for Mrs Helen Louise Comport, as...
House fire devastates family
The fire of a hundred-year-old house in Pakenham has left one family devastated and the community is banding together to help them recover.
The Henty...
Father and son to make extraordinary trek, in defiance of cancer
Local Malik Garrett will join his dad, Shannon on a most extraordinary alpine journey in July to raise funds to fight a rare and...
Funding fight for RDA
With land now secured, Riding for the Disabled Association (RDAV) Pakenham is turning its focus toward the future. But one major barrier remains: funding...
Beacy’s dangerous day
Beaconsfield residents have witnessed two troubling incidents on 6 June that have raised concerns about public safety in the area.
In the early afternoon, police...
Face off with Puffing Billy
Construction of a new shed by Puffing Billy Railway (PBR) has reignited tensions between the heritage railway and local residents who say they were...
Calm and composed, Carol departs
None are more qualified to assess former Cardinia chief executive Carol Jeffs’ trials, tribulations and triumphs over her six-and-a-half-year tenure than Cathy Douglas, her...
Macclesfield fire brigade captain awarded Australian Fire Service Medal
Macclesfield CFA captain, Sharon Kennelly-Merritt’s unwavering commitment to the CFA has earned her the prestigious Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM) in this year’s King’s...
Blood donations encouraged in light of National Blood Donor Week
In light of Blood Donor Week this 9 June until 15 June, the City of Casey’s mayor, Stefan Koomen, visited the Narre Warren North...