Disappointment and hope amidst council meeting
Following the adjournment of the first meeting of the year for Casey Council on Tuesday 18 February, Mayor Stefan Koomen voiced his disappointment with...
Making the Call
A new documentary ‘Unanswered Calls’ shines light on the young “silent victims” experiencing family violence.
The production led by Safe Steps, reveals the shocking first-hand...
11 charged after weapon raids
Eleven people were arrested and 20 weapons seized during a police blitz across the South East.
The arrests were made during 61 raids as part...
Strict CCO for drug offender
Southeast man Lionel Albert was sentenced to a strict community corrections order after serving 27 months in custody.
Albert, 41-year-old, was charged and pled...
Debate lit over cannabis laws
A state inquiry in reviewing current cannabis laws has sparked debates, concerns and hopes for various communities.
South East Monash Legal Service submitted in favour...
Unity over rising Islamophobia
The recent annual Victorian Open Mosque Day event was said to be crucial to counter rising Islamophobia.
The event took place on Saturday 15 February...
‘Moonlighting’ Crs review
Greater Dandenong Council may be set to re-draft its policy on councillors running as state and federal election candidates.
ALP-member councillor Lana Formoso made the...
Greens councillor up for Bruce
The Greens party endorsed City of Greater Dandenong councillor Rhonda Garad is up for Bruce at the upcoming Federal election.
She says the people of...
Motions passed amidst council chaos
The City of Casey’s first meeting on Tuesday 18 February was cut short after continued disruptions from the assembly, adjourned at 7:52pm to a...
Playing for a cause
Take a Swing Golf charity has done well in raising funds to help expand the Noble Park Community Centre food relief program.
The annual charity...
Grass fire along Monash freeway
It wasn’t your typical drive home as motorists noticed a significant grass and scrub fire spreading near the Monash Freeway at Hallam earlier today...
Oceania Glass workers fear job losses
Workers at glass manufacturer Oceania Glass say they are facing a hard employment market, burdens to pay bills and mortgages, and mounting pressure to...
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Giant plans for Springvale super-site
A “super site” in Springvale’s activity centre is up on the market potentially to implement the calls for more high-rise buildings and apartments in...
