Dream homes out of reach
Housing targets are falling behind in our own backyard, putting families at risk and threatening affordability and local infrastructure.
It comes after The Age reported...
Vulin will not re-contest Pakenham seat in 2026, MP announces
The first ever MP for the electorate of Pakenham, Emma Vulin has announced she will not re-contest her seat in the 2026 election, opting...
Orchids spring at Berwick show
With the sun finally starting to emerge in its spring glory, the Berwick Orchid Show wowed with a gathering of the most elaborate plants...
Two arrested after fatal stabbing
Homicide Squad detectives have arrested two males following the death of a man in Morwell on Saturday night.
Officers were called after two people were...
Pakenham loses iconic paperboy
The man who simply couldn’t say no to a request for help, Pakenham icon Robbie MacGregor has passed away, leaving a lifetime of stories...
Tragedies reflected on Blue Ribbon Day
Ahead of Blue Ribbon Day, Acting Superintendent Scott Dwyer’s thoughts turn to fresh tragedy – the 11 police employees who have died in the...
Millions owed, wait continues for subcontractors
One would assume a breakthrough moment for subcontractors came in August, when an adjudicator ruled the Victorian School Building Authority (VSBA) must pay the...
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...
Wellsprings steps up towards reconcillation
Wellsprings for Women have extended their advocacy towards justice and equality through the launch of its very first Reconciliation Action Plan.
The organisation led and...
Foster-carer who’s a singular force for good
A single male foster carer in Doveton has had his doors open for children and teenagers in need of a safe and stable home...
Pyjama day donations a success
The pyjama day at St Francis De Sales was a massive success as students donned their favourite comfy clothes, and baskets of donations were...
‘No’ to compensation claim
A Cranbourne North service station has failed in its attempt to be compensated for lost trade during major roadworks, after the Victorian Civil and...
’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”...
