News
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Celebrating the pioneer spirit
Revellers from all corners of the community packed Pioneers Park in Berwick to mark Australia Day. The Rotary Club of Berwick event on Thursday 26…
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Soccer decision leaves home owner offside
By Cam Lucadou-Wells Casey council is a step closer to compulsorily acquiring a 78-year-old man’s 34-acre home in Narre Warren North after its proposal was…
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In defence of Bail Justices
By Cam Lucadou-Wells CASEY councillor Wayne Smith has defended the under-fire Bail Justice system in the wake of a man being charged with murdering five…
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Roundabout stand-off
By Cam Lucadou-Wells Casey mayor Sam Aziz has launched an extraordinary salvo against Berwick residents campaigning to preserve their premium estate’s bluestone gateway. The residents,…
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Talent harnessed, enhanced
By Cam Lucadou-Wells PROLIFIC singer-songwriter Kerrigan La-Brooy is offering his expertise to students for – what you could call – a song. The Berwick father…
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Wannabe burglars’ raid farce
Bumbling criminals who attempted to steal a car in Berwick abandoned their loot and fled the scene after a very short-lived car theft. Police said…
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All change for reserve
Female-friendly change rooms will be installed at Sweeney Reserve, Narre Warren South, as part of a $100,000 State Government grant. The funds will go towards…
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Police fear drunk may kill family
By Cam Lucadou-Wells A man described by police as having a high risk of killing or seriously injuring his Narre Warren South sister and elderly…
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A broken arm as birthday present
By Cam Lucadou-Wells A Narre Warren mother of five has broken her daughter’s arm after hurling a bowl of spaghetti across a room, a court…
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At-risk youth given a break
By Cam Lucadou-Wells Up to 100 disadvantaged young people will be targeted as part of a $550,000 Empower Youth program to counter youth crime in…
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Book takes aim at drugs
By Victoria Stone-Meadows Over 200 people packed into Timbarra Community Hall in Berwick on Saturday 21 January for the launch of a book by local…
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Funding for islands of hope
Young Pacific Islanders in Casey and Dandenong will receive a leg up through a new pilot program. The State Government announced $600,000 for the Young…