Relief over train order
By CASEY NEILL
DANDENONG manufacturers say rail investment in last week’s State Budget has put the region on track for a prosperous future.
Bombardier in Dandenong...
Small school, big feats
BAYLES Regional Primary School is a small school that is the “heart” of the Bayles and surrounding rural communities.
The vision is to promote integrity,...
Role models lead way
MATER Christi Belgrave is a vibrant open entry college for girls, easily accessible by dedicated buses and public transport.
With an enrolment of over 900...
Spoilt for choice
AT Berwick Grammar School, the boys are spoilt for choice when it comes to their senior studies.
From the Year 9 electives where students...
For special teaching
OFFICER Specialist School is a new purpose-built facility servicing the needs of students aged between 5-18, with mild to severe intellectual and associated disabilities...
Tony Abbott visits Beaconsfield
By Aneeka Simonis
PRIME Minister Tony Abbott made a special visit to Beaconsfield this morning to make several budget announcements.
Cardinia Shire Council was handed $1.5...
Charged over fatal crash
By ANEEKA SIMONIS
A MAN has been charged in relation to the fatal crash that ended 23-year-old Michael Berwick’s life in Beaconsfield last...
Crash alert on Monash Freeway
UPDATE 1.37PM:
VicRoads has advised both inbound lanes are now clear.
EARLIER
Monash Freeway inbound near Warrigal Road
A multi-vehicle collision has occurred on the Monash Freeway...
Homeless traced to ice usage
By LIA SPENCER
ICE is one of the factors driving up homelessness in Pakenham and surrounds, with domestic violence, mental health issues and competitive housing...
Dehumanising struggle
By LIA SPENCER
SHORTLY after her mother died, a young, heartbroken Jamie Bakker left an emotionally abusive household. She was depressed, self-harming and on the...
Cops work in tandem
By ANEEKA SIMONIS
NEW anti-terrorism measures will see Pakenham police officers armed at all times and working in at least pairs.
Officers must also wear bulletproof...
No more crossed
By ANEEKA SIMONIS
A HARD-EARNED peace deal between disputing neighbours has led to the removal of a symbol of religious insult.
The peace deal was made...