Tag: News
Prosecutors call accused killer’s story ‘fanciful’
Accused double murderer Greg Lynn’s story is a made-up “series of unfortunate events”, prosecutors have told a jury.
“Like a book series of that name,...
A legacy of community service, OAM honouree in Casey and Berwick
Being awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia is no trivial matter, but it was never something Margaret Heslin had thought of, much...
Passion continues to burn bright after 50 years of service
At 16 years of age, Narre Warren North local Steve Hicks was roaming around his hometown with some friends, not aware that an opportunity...
Special spot in her heart
Pakenham’s Moira Ryde has had a long association with the Special Olympics with her almost 40 years of dedication recognised with an OAM award.
Moira...
Animal rescuer acknowledged in 2024 King’s Birthday Honours List
Wild Days Wildlife Shelter’s founder, owner, and carer, Kay Taranto, has been awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the 2024...
South East unites for planting day.
The South East came together in Officer this past weekend to celebrate World Environment Day by planting a new generation of trees at the...
Former Upper Beaconsfield fire captain honoured
Guys Hill resident Eric Bumpstead has always had a passion for supporting his community through hard times, from beating out his first fire with...
Celebrated Sandy settles in for the fight
Sandy Roberts had no idea what the future would hold when the Channel Seven broadcaster prophetically put the final exclamation mark on his brilliant...
Papley earns OAM
Former-Mayor, former-VFL player and still firm community-man of Bunyip, Max Papley OAM has earned a Medal of the Order of Australia this King’s Birthday...
Rob Porter receives posthumous King’s honour
It’s now ‘Mr and Ms Officer OAM’ with the late Rob Porter joining his wife in honour after receiving a posthumous Medal of the...
Local heroes recognised in King’s Birthday honours list
The South East was well represented in this year's King's Birthday honours list. Here are this year's recipients from across the region.
Max Papley
Former mayor,...
Raising a cuppa to lost loved ones
Nar Nar Goon’s Thelma Busk has once again honoured her dad at the Nar Nar Goon Biggest Morning Tea.
Held on Monday 3 June at...
Eagles on the board with thrilling win
Coomoora and HSD were the only two teams to score more than 200 runs in round 3 of the Dandenong District Cricket Association (DDCA)...
