Federal MP Jason Wood rebukes claims he used Remembrance Day to promote his preferred...
Federal La Trobe MP Jason Wood has defended himself against claims that he purposely used Remembrance Day to boost the profile of a fellow...
Community hospital on track
Pakenham Community Hospital is now taking shape, with the new facility designed to relieve pressure on local health services reaching structural completion.
Minister for Health...
Truck fire in Officer
A truck caught fire this week in Officer with firefighters quickly responding to contain the big hauler.
Crews arrived at Officer BP Service Station along...
Police crack down on vehicle thefts in Melbourne’s southeast
Over three days, Victoria Police conducted a highly visible operation to target theft of and from motor vehicles in Melbourne’s southeast.
The operation took...
Pakenham Place to take State Government to trial seeking almost $24 million in compensation
The developers of the much-maligned Pakenham Place are taking the state government to trial, seeking just under $24 million in damages for the acquisition...
Dr. Hope steps closer
Berwick cancer survivor Effie Atkins took a step closer to establishing Monash Health’s Clinical Trials Centre in Casey after raising $42,000 through her Dr....
A treat of Wings and Roses
You don’t have to go far to see exotic birds as Pakenham’s own sanctuary held their opening day on the weekend.
Wings ‘n’ Roses opened...
The science behind hay fires
Spontaneous combustion in hay occurs when internal heat builds up to the point of ignition as a result of microbial activity and chemical reactions.
Unlike...
2025 Foodbank report reveals slight rise in food insecurity, putting pressure on local...
The 2025 Foodbank Hunger Report has revealed that 3.5 million Australians have struggled with food insecurity in the last 12 months.
While 20 per cent...
Neerim students help local wildlife
Neerim Secondary College paid Cannibal Creek Landcare group another visit to the Lovers Lane site in Garfield last week.
During this visit last Thursday,...
30 disability homes ‘at risk’ in South East
Thousands of people with complex disabilities are at risk of eviction from group homes that may close due to a looming funding crisis, say...
Ultimate guide: how to navigate Melbourne’s $13.5 billion Metro Tunnel
The Metro Tunnel, the city’s $13.5 billion mega-project, will open to the public in two phases: a partial opening in early December, and a...
Local council mayoral election approaches
Casey Mayor Stefan Koomen appears to be the only councillor publicly putting up their hand for next week’s mayoral election.
The City of Casey will...
