New hospitality era for Cranbourne
A change of ownership six months ago has marked a new chapter for Cranbourne landmark The Amazing Grace, with hospitality veteran Adam Sadiqzai returning...
Turning tragedy into action: Latrobe Citizen of the Year
A Casey mother who transformed personal tragedy into a powerful campaign to protect other children has been named La Trobe Citizen of the Year...
Teens flee stolen-car crash on Monash Freeway
Up to eight teen boys fled from a stolen car after a two-vehicle crash in Endeavour Hills on Saturday morning 24 January.
The allegedly stolen...
‘End of an era’ as community says goodbye to Mrs Officer
While many local legends were celebrated on Australia Day, the long weekend also marked the loss of an icon with the passing of Carol...
Firefighters battle Nyora blaze
Dozens of firefighters were still monitoring a large shed fire in Nyora as the temperature rose to 40-degrees and over yesterday, placing emergency services...
‘Heart of Gold’ wins OAM
Kooweerup resident Beverley Anne Edwards has been awarded an Order of Australia (OAM) for her decades-long service to the community of Cardinia.
Already a...
Humble doctor earns OAM
When Dr Roberto Celada arrived in Australia nearly four decades ago, he had just $8 in his pocket, limited English and no certainty about...
Trailblazing firefighter honoured with Australian Fire Service Medal
Yarragon South’s Emma Louise Conway has been awarded the Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM) for over 20 years of frontline firefighting, leadership, and emergency...
Violence fuels suspicious fire, drones loom
Police are investigating an alleged assault and suspicious house fire that left a man critically injured in Longwarry last night, January 22.
Drones flown near...
Yannathan local and Melbourne Royal President earns OAM
Yannathan local Matthew Coleman has received a fair few calls from Canberra in his lifetime, but he had never received one from Government House...
Engineer with a passion for the arts, Pakenham playwright earns OAM
By day, he tinkers with complex systems that keep your calls connected, but by night he is all about the arts, so much so...
Warragul veteran dedicated to Legacy surprised to recieve OAM
Warragul’s Ivan Standen has spent decades supporting veterans and their families since his service in Vietnam, and this Australia Day he has been recognised...
Bombers ready for reload
Emerald Football Club senior playing coach David Johnson was getting ready to pack his bags late last year after receiving a message about a...
