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...
Botanic Ridge local wins back-to-back world titles in aerobics
Botanic Ridge’s Jack Maillard has taken home back-to-back world titles in sport aerobics and fitness, a feat that reflects years of dedication, discipline and...
Casey to remove Berwick trees due to infestation of invasive insect
Trees in the centre of Berwick will be removed by Casey Council over the next few weeks to combat the spread of an invasive...
Armour sidelined for Goon
Recently minted Nar Nar Goon premiership coach Matt Shorey concedes his captain Trent Armour is irreplaceable and will be a huge loss next season...
