Cyclists face phone fines
By Helena Adeloju
Bike riders caught using hand-held mobile phones while riding will be issued with an on-the-spot fine from July.
Under a new road rule...
State boost for local libraries
By Bonny Burrows
New books, better computers and a broader range of programs are on the cards for Casey Cardinia libraries, thanks to almost $2.5...
Life of service
By Bonny Burrows and Cam Lucadou-Wells
People from all walks of life have been paying respects to long-serving Berwick and Casey councillor Mick Morland.
Since his...
Smoke at Salisbury House
By Helena Adeloju
CFA brigades were called to attend a fence fire at Salisbury House in Salisbury Road, Upper Beaconsfield, on Friday 23 June about...
The magic of Harry Potter goes on
By Helena Adeloju
Pakenham Library staff got in the swing of 20th Anniversary Harry Potter celebrations with librarian Heidi Kennedy transmogrifying into Divinations Master, Sibyl...
Law helps first home buyers
The passage of the State Taxation Act Amendment Bill through Victorian Parliament last Thursday saw first home buyers handed a leg up as they...
Butcher takes home the bacon
By Bonny Burrows
In the quite country town of Garfield lies Gippsland’s best butcher and some of the best bacon in Australia.
The accolades were recently...
Norm’s dedication to others will be missed
Norman ‘Norm’ Joseph
Born: 5 March 1926
Died: 13 June 2017
One of Pakenham’s last World War II veterans, Norman ‘Norm’ Albert Joseph has been remembered...
Mural music man
By Helena Adeloju
On the first Friday of every month, Nar Nar Goon hosts an event inspired by old-fashioned folk clubs, creating a music experience...
Minister hits back at Broadbent
By Bonny Burrows
The Federal Aged Care Minister has hit back at claims that he ‘led’ McMillan MP Russell Broadbent to believe a Bunyip aged...
Surprise honour for long service
By Helena Adeloju
Members of the Nar Nar Goon RSL have surprised their long-time president with the RSL’s most distinguished award.
Nar Nar Goon President Max...
Open heart and open home
By Cam Lucadou-Wells
Mick Morland, OAM, - Casey’s two-time-mayor with the iconic moustache - has been remembered as more than just a friendly face.
There’s the...