News
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Berwick uni’s finances in spotlight
By Cam Lucadou-Wells Federation University has defended its financial viability after the release of a critical Victorian Auditor-General’s report on 25 May. The report pointed…
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Homeless problem ‘worsening’
By Cam Lucadou-Wells A new WAYSS office has opened in Berwick to help growing numbers of homeless and at-risk dwellers in Casey. Homelessness manager Jen…
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Safety tale wags the dog
By Cam Lucadou-Wells Many of Casey’s youngest would be familiar with the exploits of KC Dog. The giant Dalmatian – worn by Debbie Medley –…
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Towering figures at Deza-Con
By Cam Lucadou-Wells The latest version of Casey’s home-grown pop-culture convention attracted giant interest – at least from a towering 10-foot Incredible Hulk in costume.…
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Jack’s best shot for cure
By Cam Lucadou-Wells Fresh from taking on the Education Department, 11-year-old Jack Ottens is facing another critical battle in the next month. The brilliant Berwick…
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Alleged car-thief vents fury in court
By Cam Lucadou-Wells A man accused of a spree of car thefts has yelled a spray of obscenities in court after being refused bail to…
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There’s a new play in town
By Cam Lucadou-Wells Bad-boy cowboys take centre stage in a Wild West production by Escapees Theatre Company. Set in Tombstone, Arizona, 1882, the play original…
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Stargazers eclipsed by heavy clouds
By Cam Lucadou-Wells Star-gazers were out in force at Wilson Botanic Park, Berwick on 23 May to take part in an astronomical world record, but…
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New bail laws hit home
By Cam Lucadou-Wells A string of bail applications fell by the wayside as stricter bail laws came into effect at Dandenong Magistrates’ Court on 21…
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No budget on birthday
By Cam Lucadou-Wells Casey councillor and state election candidate Susan Serey has defended her absence from the council’s final workshop ahead of the 2018-’19 draft…
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Dark crystal
By Cam Lucadou-Wells A world-renowned geological business in Devon Meadows may shut down as a result of a planning dispute with Casey Council. Crystal World…
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Accused burglar feeds on the spoils
By Cam Lucadou-Wells A youth has been refused bail after being charged with an aggravated burglary with three other juveniles in Narre Warren on 18…