Call to bring Dr Hope close to home
After doctors told her there were “no more options” to defeat her aggressive and untreatable liver cancer in 2017, Berwick grandmother Effie Atkins refused...
No safe way to report: system gaps are ‘costing lives’
Experts, women with lived experience, and local business owners say the inability to safely report concerns is a gap in the system that is...
Locals tour swamp history
On Friday, 24 October, the Nar Nar Goon Progress Association History Group went on a bus trip with more than 50 people travelling around...
Lang Lang history and life remembered
Historians and inquisitive locals gathered to hear about the many stories that make up the old cemetery of Lang Lang.
The Narre Warren & District...
Family violence: women lack supports
Monash University research has backed a Wellsprings For Women report into the systemic challenges for refugee and migrant women experiencing family violence.
Lack of...
Upper Beaconfield CFA reflects on 100 years
Upper Beaconsfield Fire Brigade has been serving their community for 100 years and over the weekend they came together to celebrate the milestone.
The event...
Best of local at Berwick fete
Local craft and baked goods were on display in Berwick this weekend at the St Andrews Berwick Uniting Church fete.
The church’s annual event showcases...
AI ‘illegally scraping’ local news
Country Press Australia (CPA) has welcomed the Albanese Government’s decision to rule out a copyright exemption for AI companies, but says urgent action is...
Hit-and-run leaves grandparents “forever scarred”
An elderly couple has been left injured and traumatised after a stolen ute slammed into their vehicle in Narre Warren, before the driver fled...
Garfield Bowls Pennant Report
Garfield’s three sides repeated their performance of last week by winning two matches of three.
Once again starting the round well, the Division 4 Midweek...
Stronger penalties for wildlife crime welcomed
Despite criticism of the State Government’s approach to the Wildlife Act Review, wildlife organisations and advocacy bodies were encouraged by stronger penalties and rescuer...
Bunyip plants 500 natives
The Bunyip Landcare Group Inc planted 500 native shrubs, trees, and grasses along Martin Road on Sunday, 19 October.
The site, a road easement...
Top-order bats lead Noble Park to strong win over Werribee
A professional performance from its top order has guided Noble Park (7/213) to a one-day victory over Werribee (173) at Chirnside Park on Saturday.
The...
