News
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CFA warns of unsafe fires
Forest Fire Management (FFMVic) and Parks Victoria Authorised Officers will be visiting public campsites across the state to remind people of the rules and hand…
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Fire Danger Period ends in South East
The Fire Danger Period (FDP) has ended across the South East suburbs. Cardinia Shire Council, City of Casey and Greater Dandenong Council are among areas…
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History of the swamp
History buffs have had the chance to step back in time at the annual Harewood Heritage Day in Kooweerup. Standing for over 150 years, Harewood…
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New relief for nose illness
Locals that suffer from a debilitating nasal illness look forward to a potentially new breakthrough treatment. Vince from Pakenham and Andrew Touplin from Clyde hope…
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Stolen trailer pursuit in Sth East
A driver with an allegedly stolen trailer faces a host of charges after a lengthy pursuit by Victoria Police across the South East. Police say…
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Giant quests for gold in Berlin
Athletes from a small local club in the South East are set to travel half way across the world to compete in this year’s Special…
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Housing costs pressurise
Support services are seeing an alarming increase in number of people needing financial counselling for mortgage stress. South East Community Links (SECL) chief executive Peter…
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Theatre’s ‘predatory’ couple jailed
A musical-theatre couple who fantasised about inflicting violent, sadistic and “seriously depraved” abuse of children known to them have been jailed. Musical director and teacher…
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Q and A with Narre Warren CFA volunteer Anastasia Barker
What do you love about being a CFA volunteer? There is so much to like about being part of the CFA. More than anything I…
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How 2nd degree burns led to a fundraiser
Blind Bight mother Ashlee Golding is raising funds for the Good Friday Appeal (GFA) after her daughter suffered second degree burns earlier this year. Ashlee’s…
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Crisis supports buckle
A spike in the number of people in need of emergency relief has placed organisations under extreme pressure to meet the needs. More and more…
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SECL’s vulnerable signs
A South East support agency has warned of ‘canaries in the coal mine’ that show a crushing cost-of-living crisis for many vulnerable households. With residents…