Tag: News
Map the heat for the future of Casey
Environment advocacy organisation Sweltering Cities delved into the City of Casey to research how its urban planning could be more heat-safe.
Senior Community Campaigner Sophie...
Panda-monium: Fights, long queues hit Cranbourne store’s opening
Enthusiastic shoppers, an overwhelming turnout, hours of queues, fighting and verbal abuse, vandalism, a police callout, and an early shutdown marked the grand opening...
Dandenong-Cranbourne RSL honours Siege of Tobruk veteran with medal donation
A collection of Siege of Tobruk war medals will have pride-of-place at Dandenong-Cranbourne RSL.
The RSL sub-branch's committee members had a commemoration ceremony with the...
59 impaired drivers caught in Monash Fwy blitz
More than 50 allegedly impaired drivers were caught in a police blitz on Monash Freeway last weekend.
Police also impounded eight vehicles, issued 18 infringement...
Powering through grief, a call for change
The grief of losing a loved one is unforgettable and for Regis and Marita Roussell, there is pain and a tightness in their chest...
Joy and uncertainty amid roundabout changes
Following the recent $41.75 million announcement for the upgrades on the Thompsons Road roundabout, the locals’ sentiments have been a mixed bag.
Many have...
Housing struggles amdist unemployment rise
As Victoria’s unemployment rate rose to 4.1 per cent in January, a local support service has seen a 20 per cent spike in people...
Buddy celebrates birthday at Casey Grammar
Casey Grammar’s staff member Buddy, the school’s well-being dog, celebrated his second birthday this week with a special birthday treat, a peanut butter and...
Debate lit over cannabis laws
A state inquiry in reviewing current cannabis laws has sparked debates, concerns and hopes for various communities.
South East Monash Legal Service submitted in favour...
Arts workshop a success
Hampton Park Uniting Church hosted a free arts workshop on Saturday 22 February, in the lead-up to its big exhibition in March.
Facilitator Lyn Mcbain...
Run for hope
A Casey local finished a landmark fundraising in February by running 10 kilometres a day for 100 days, to assist with her partner’s medical...
Victorian Rotary Emergency Services Awards open nomination
Rotary Districts of Victoria Emergency Services Community Awards (Vic RESCA) are asking the Victorian community to help recognise outstanding community service performed by paid...