Upgrades needed as Cardinia’s major roads fare poorly in new rating system
A new road rating system has been published to identify the worst spots on the state network that require safety upgrades, and many routes...
The day Robbie’s desire to help was no help at all to a frustrated...
It took a long time for Robbie MacGregor to forgive Ian and Dot Thomas for relocating the Gazette office from Main Street to the...
Casey’s crime rate up 20%
Casey has been rocked by a dramatic surge in crime, with nearly 30,000 offences recorded in just 12 months.
The latest figures from the Crime...
Final goodbye to Mr Community
Locals, scouts, friends, teachers, and former students came together to bid farewell to Robert Waddell Bob Taylor AM, known as “Mr Community.”
Longtime friend Matt...
Young chef provides for sweet tooths
It is not common to see a new business owner who was born this side of the millennium, but an ambitious pastry chef is...
Giving back to special kids
Local fitness community, BFIRM Personal Training recently held its much-loved annual family fun day, this year dedicated to raising funds for ‘very special kids’,...
Creative fun flourishes
Pakenham’s The Art Shed on Dore has become a local hotspot for art lovers of all ages, holding four art creation sessions throughout September...
Mystery photo album saved
A collection of century-old photographs will be archived and placed under safekeeping after the elaborately adorned album was anonymously donated to the Berwick Opportunity...
Grieving mum asks doctors to ‘truly listen’ to parents
A grieving mother watched her toddler die in front of her after pleading with doctors to save the three-year-old's life for days.
"I will never...
SEMMA backs GSEM report
South East Melbourne Manufacturers Alliance (SEMMA) says it can attest that the region is Australia’s largest manufacturing workforce by size, employment and economic output.
A...
Blue Ribbon tributes at Springvale
A remembrance service at the Victoria Police Memorial at Springvale Botanical Cemetery on Monday 29 September carried ever-greater poignancy this year.
Victoria Police members, veterans,...
Rates land with shock
After months of delays and speculation, some ratepayers are finally receiving their council notices, along with the full brunt of the Emergency Services Levy.
Officer...
’Compensation’ builds tension
Traders say they have “nowhere left to turn” after Cardinia Shire and Casey Council refused to offer compensation, calling it a pattern of “neglect”...
