News
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Education excellence recognised
The State Government has named a number of local schools and education leaders as finalists in this year’s Victorian Education Excellence Awards. Announced on Thursday…
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Young leader set for once-in-a-lifetime trip
The Berwick Country Women’s Association branch has started to support the local community after reopening recently, with the branch recently awarding a $500 scholarship to…
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26 arrested in youth gang blitz
Police have arrested 26 people in the latest blitz on alleged youth gangs and organised crime figures across the South East last week. Greater Dandenong…
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Doco triumphs on tight budget
The underlying challenges for community organisations such as Wellsprings for Women, was highlighted at its recent, successful launch of the short documentary ‘Know My Story.’…
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Setting the bar high
A squad of 10-year-old gymnasts from Funtastic Gymnastics in Berwick have once again proved they are among the best groups across the country, taking out…
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Refugee vax program cut
A “crucial” award-winning immunisation program for refugees and migrants is set to end due to a cessation of State Government funding. The Program for Refugees…
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Artistry on show
Casey’s art enthusiasts received a special sneak peek into the offerings of this year’s Open Studios exhibitions, with Gate 6 Gallery in Akoonah Park showcasing…
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Beaumaris inquiry expands to six new schools
Six additional schools and two further alleged perpetrators have been identified as part of an investigation into historical child sexual abuse at Victorian Government schools.…
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Teen accused of schoolboy attack hit with new charges
Three teenagers accused of violently abducting a schoolboy and leaving him with brain damage were also allegedly involved in the robbery of a 13-year-old girl…
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Lost for a decade
Desperate asylum seekers have staged weeks of protests, including a hunger strike, outside Hotham MP and Home Affairs Minister Clare O’Neil’s electorate office. Entering their…
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Young child fatally struck by car in Hallam
A young child has been killed after being struck by a car in Hallam on Sunday 9 October. Emergency services were called shortly after the…
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Family violence offences on the rise in Casey
Victoria Police have urged the community to dispel commonly held beliefs about family violence and understand the realities, as the number of incidents related to…