Pakenham remembers
Despite a downpour, nothing stops Pakenham from remembering those who died in the line of duty.
This year marks 107 years since the end of...
Nar Nar Goon pothole causes road chaos
A line of cars was seen stopped on the emergency lane of the Princes Highway over the weekend after a large pothole opened up,...
Melbourne’s $13.5 billion Metro Tunnel to fully open in February 2026
The city’s mega-project, the $13.5 billion Metro Tunnel, will fully launch on 1 February 2026.
A partial opening will begin in early December.
Hailed as the...
Remembrance day services
Remembrance Day is next Tuesday. Here is a list of local commemorations.
Bunyip
When: 11 November, 10.40am
Where: Bunyip War Memorial – Main St and High St,...
Tanks for nothing
Former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill is said to have been a driving force behind the invention of the tank and two high-ranking British...
Pause a minute to remember
Each year, at 11am on 11 November—the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month—we pause to honour all who have served,...
Heartbroken owner loses kitten despite heroic efforts to save him
Benji the kitten, who only one week ago was fighting for his life at an emergency clinic has sadly passed away at his home...
Residents stranded without buses for months
Residents say they’ve been left stranded, with no public bus services operating in some parts of Pakenham for more than three months.
On Cameron Way,...
End of term for State monitors appointed to oversee Casey Council
The City of Casey has bid farewell to the State Government Municipal Monitors, who were appointed a 12-month term to provide oversight on the...
Giving Machine is coming back to Fountain Gate
In the spirit of giving, this holiday season, the Giving Machine will be coming back to Fountain Gate Shopping Centre for its second year...
Casey records $140 million surplus for 2024/25
Casey Council has recorded a $140 million surplus for the 2024/25 financial year, with a $57 million shortfall against its original forecast.
The shortfall...
South East Community Links expands services to Officer Civic Centre
South East Community Links (SECL) services will be available at the Civic Centre in Officer, as they expand to offer free and confidential financial...
More funding critical for Neighbourhood Houses
A call for more staff and programs by Neighbourhood Houses has gained the support of the council, as more government funding is sought to...
