News
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Parkinson’s sufferer jailed for rapes
A now severely disabled Berwick man has been jailed over the repeated rape of a woman nearly five years ago. Efram Caspersz, 55, was found…
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Race for Casey mayor begins
At least four newly elected Casey councillors have declared their intention to run for mayor at the November council meeting next week. Correa Ward Cr…
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What’s On
Mega Garage Sale Warneet and Blind Bight CFA Saturday 23 November, 8am onwards Coffee Van, Egg & Bacon Rolls, Sausage Sizzle, Raffle Tickets Blind Bight…
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Lake name change on shaky ground
Uproar from the recent renaming of Berwick Springs Lake to Guru Nanak Lake has reached Parliamentary discussions on its application and appropriateness. Events around this…
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Monash Health bleeds $329m
A cash-strapped Monash Health has stated that its state-topping $329 million deficit will not impact timely hospital care in the South East. The health service,…
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Bunjil Place welcomes the Pacific Sisters
An exhibition and workshop series by Tāgata Moana (People of the Pacific) art collective, the Pacific Sisters, will be showcased at the Bunjil Place Gallery…
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Name change concerns
The renaming of a local reserve in honour of Victoria’s Sikh community has been met with strong backlash from local residents and high praise from…
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Introducing your newly-elected City of Casey councillors
AT A GLANCE – ALP (1), Greens (1), Independent (10) – Women (6), men (6) – First-time councillors (10), Second-term (1), 4-plus-terms (1) xxxx Scott…
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Ross to represent Casuarina
Kim Ross has been elected as the councillor for Casuarina, with the votes having her as a clear favourite of the ward. Ross obtained the…
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A race for the ages
Dave Perry has taken the seat of councillor in the northern ward of Grevillea, after a close battle with tough competitors and tight numbers. With…
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Scott Dowling wins Akoonah Ward
Akoonah Ward greets Scott William Dowling as its new councillor, following a recount that delayed the official announcement until Monday 11 November. Alongside River Gum…
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Two injured in school bus rollover
Two males have been hospitalised after a school bus rolled over on the side of South Gippsland Freeway, Hallam. Police say the bus left the…