News
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Rotary welcomes new president
On Saturday 5 July, the Rotary Club of Casey held its annual Changeover Dinner at Beaconhills Golf Club, formally inducting Jean Harrison as its 15th…
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Fed Uni part of international student fund
Federation University is among 16 other Victorian universities that will share a grant of $5 million under the Yes To International Students Fund. Granted by…
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Head above water: a local swimmer’s cold, quiet, almost
It is choppier than forecasted in the English Channel, and it is colder than usual at this time of the year, but the French coastline…
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Berwick rider charged after 200km/h chase
A 21-year-old Berwick man has been charged after he was allegedly detected travelling at speeds of up to 200km/h while trying to avoid arrest on…
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Melbourne Youth Chorale’s first WinterFest brings joy
Hampton Park-based Melbourne Youth Chorale held its first-ever WinterFest concert on Wednesday 2 July, bringing joyful harmonies and heartfelt performances. “We had a number of…
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Ex-nurse granted bail over explosives, drug charges
A former Cranbourne nurse accused of drug trafficking and possessing explosives and detonators has been granted bail by the Victorian Supreme Court. Zarna Barbar, 26,…
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Winter coat drive a success
The Andres Pancha Anchor Community’s winter coat drive was a success, collecting over eight boxes of donations filled with coats, jumpers, hoodies and other warm…
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‘Don’t be afraid to parent’ – the team putting young offenders back on track
Give the parent back to the parent. That’s the aim of a team of therapists who help families bring wayward teens back on the right…
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Payne welcomes child-abuse liability reform
Legalise Cannabis MP Rachel Payne has welcomed the State Government’s intent to hold churches vicariously liable for child sexual abuse committed by their clergy. It…
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Pakenham and Berwick Shows up for top awards
The South East is well represented in this year’s Victorian Agricultural Show Awards with the Pakenham Show nominated in three categories. The Berwick Show is…
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Commemoration and advocacy
Ramgleh Community Centre was brimming with love, support and advocacy as the Andres Pancha Anchor Community commemorated a father’s passing anniversary. Held on Sunday, 29…
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Writers awarded
The 2025 Fresh Words Young Writers Awards Ceremony was held at Bunjil Place on Thursday, 19 June, hosted by the Casey Youth Action Committee, where…